Stainless Steel 1.4849 vs CT15C
Stainless Steel · grade comparison
Stainless Steel 1.4849 and CT15C are both stainless steel grades. Both yield at about 250 MPa — strength does not separate them. CT15C is the more ductile: elongation 30% versus 10% for 1.4849, and 1.4849 is harder (180 HB vs 170 HB). CT15C is stiffer (193 GPa vs 170 GPa). On the shop floor, CT15C machines more easily (30 vs 20 out of 100).
CT15CChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
1.4849 vs CT15C: 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
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Compressive Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 490 MPa71.1 ksi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Same in both: Density 7.9 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 15 µm/m·K8.3 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.7 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1×10⁻⁶ Ω·m39.4 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Specific Strength (UTS / density) 62 kN·m/kg · Thermal Diffusivity 3.4 mm²/s
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 | CT15C |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 7 finishes: Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Hard Chrome Plating, Pickling, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
1.4849 vs CT15C — frequently asked
What is the difference between 1.4849 and CT15C?
Stainless Steel 1.4849 and CT15C are both stainless steel grades. Both yield at about 250 MPa — strength does not separate them. CT15C is the more ductile: elongation 30% versus 10% for 1.4849, and 1.4849 is harder (180 HB vs 170 HB).
Which is cheaper, 1.4849 or CT15C?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, 1.4849 or CT15C?
CT15C, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 30/100 against 20/100 for 1.4849; for welding the order is CT15C first (good, 60/100) then 1.4849 (good, 55/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4849 and CT15C 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.