Stainless Steel 1.4849 vs CF16Fa
Stainless Steel · grade comparison
Stainless Steel 1.4849 and CF16Fa are both stainless steel grades. Both yield at about 250 MPa — strength does not separate them. CF16Fa is the more ductile: elongation 42% versus 10% for 1.4849, and 1.4849 is harder (180 HB vs 150 HB). CF16Fa is stiffer (193 GPa vs 170 GPa) and 1.4849 runs hotter in service (1,050°C vs 650°C continuous). On the shop floor, CF16Fa machines more easily (very good vs poor), 1.4849 welds better (good vs poor), and CF16Fa sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than 1.4849 (high, $$$$).
1.4849Choose it when the part sees heat, or when it will be welded.
CF16FaChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
1.4849 vs CF16Fa: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all stainless steel grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all stainless steel grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Compressive Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit) 190 MPa27.6 ksi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.1 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Castability 72 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 70%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: Thermal Shock Resistance Index 3
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every stainless steel grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | 1.4849 | CF16Fa |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$ Premium |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 7 finishes: Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Hard Chrome Plating, Pickling, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
1.4849 vs CF16Fa — frequently asked
What is the difference between 1.4849 and CF16Fa?
Stainless Steel 1.4849 and CF16Fa are both stainless steel grades. Both yield at about 250 MPa — strength does not separate them. CF16Fa is the more ductile: elongation 42% versus 10% for 1.4849, and 1.4849 is harder (180 HB vs 150 HB).
Which is cheaper, 1.4849 or CF16Fa?
CF16Fa is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while 1.4849 is high ($$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which is easier to machine, 1.4849 or CF16Fa?
CF16Fa. Its machinability rates very good (72/100) against poor (20/100) for 1.4849; for welding the order is 1.4849 first (good, 55/100) then CF16Fa (poor, 25/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4849 and CF16Fa side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.