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Stainless Steel 1.4849 vs ZG0Cr18Ni12Mo2Ti

Stainless Steel · grade comparison

Stainless Steel 1.4849 and ZG0Cr18Ni12Mo2Ti are both stainless steel grades. 1.4849 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) against 235 MPa (34.1 ksi) for ZG0Cr18Ni12Mo2Ti, about 6% more. In exchange, ZG0Cr18Ni12Mo2Ti is the more ductile: elongation 40% versus 10% for 1.4849, and 1.4849 is harder (180 HB vs 150 HB). ZG0Cr18Ni12Mo2Ti is stiffer (193 GPa vs 170 GPa) and 1.4849 runs hotter in service (1,050°C vs 800°C continuous). On the shop floor, ZG0Cr18Ni12Mo2Ti machines more easily (fair vs poor), ZG0Cr18Ni12Mo2Ti welds better (excellent vs good), and ZG0Cr18Ni12Mo2Ti sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than 1.4849 (high, $$$$).

1.4849Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.

ZG0Cr18Ni12Mo2TiChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.

1.4849 vs ZG0Cr18Ni12Mo2Ti: properties

1.4849ZG0Cr18Ni12Mo2Ti

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

170 GPa24.7 Msi
193 GPa28 Msi

Shear Modulus

66 GPa9.6 Msi
77 GPa11.2 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.29
0.3

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

490 MPa71.1 ksi
520 MPa75.4 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

250 MPa36.3 ksi
235 MPa34.1 ksi

Elongation at Break

10%
40%

Reduction in Area

10%
48%

Shear Strength

300 MPa43.5 ksi
380 MPa55.1 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

190 MPa27.6 ksi
200 MPa29 ksi

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

20 J14.8 ft·lbf
110 J81.1 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

180 HB
150 HB

Compressive Strength

—
235 MPa34.1 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

—
200 MPa·√m182 ksi·√in

Hardness, Rockwell B

—
80 HRB

Hardness, Vickers

—
158 HV

Same in both: Bulk Modulus 140 GPa20.3 Msi

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

7.9 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³
7.95 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,320°C2,408 °F
1,390°C2,534 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,385°C2,525 °F
1,445°C2,633 °F

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Thermal Conductivity

13.5 W/m·K7.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F
14.5 W/m·K8.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

15 µm/m·K8.3 µin/in·°F
16 µm/m·K8.9 µin/in·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

1,050°C1,922 °F
800°C1,472 °F

Min Service Temperature

-50°C-58 °F
-196°C-321 °F

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

1.7 % IACS
2.3 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

1×10⁻⁶ Ω·m39.4 µΩ·in
7.5×10⁻⁷ Ω·m29.5 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.1 V
-0.08 V

Corrosion Resistance

68 / 100
73 / 100

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

20 / 100
38 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

15%
38%

Weldability

55 / 100
88 / 100

Formability (cold)

5 / 100
25 / 100

Castability

72 / 100
70 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

35 / 100
45 / 100

Polishability

45 / 100
62 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

80 MJ/kg34,394 BTU/lb
55 MJ/kg23,646 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

6.2 kg CO₂/kg
5 kg CO₂/kg

Same in both: Embodied Water 120 L/kg14.4 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 70%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

62 kN·m/kg
65 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

21.5 MN·m/kg
24.3 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

184 kJ/m³
143 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

3.4 mm²/s
3.6 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

3
2

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.

3005007001,0001,5002,0007.27.47.67.888.2Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scale1.4849ZG0Cr18Ni12Mo2Ti

Manufacturing and finishing

Capability1.4849ZG0Cr18Ni12Mo2Ti
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 ZG0Cr18Ni12Mo2Ti — frequently asked

Is 1.4849 stronger than ZG0Cr18Ni12Mo2Ti?

Yes. 1.4849 has a typical yield strength of 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) against 235 MPa (34.1 ksi) for ZG0Cr18Ni12Mo2Ti — about 6% more. Tensile strength is 490 MPa (71.1 ksi) vs 520 MPa (75.4 ksi).

Which is cheaper, 1.4849 or ZG0Cr18Ni12Mo2Ti?

ZG0Cr18Ni12Mo2Ti 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 ZG0Cr18Ni12Mo2Ti?

ZG0Cr18Ni12Mo2Ti. Its machinability rates fair (38/100) against poor (20/100) for 1.4849; for welding the order is ZG0Cr18Ni12Mo2Ti first (excellent, 88/100) then 1.4849 (good, 55/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4849 and ZG0Cr18Ni12Mo2Ti 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.