Stainless Steel 1.4876-AW vs 1.4876-SR
Stainless Steel · 1.4876 temper comparison
1.4876-AW and 1.4876-SR are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 1.4876: AW (as-welded deposit) versus SR (stress relieved). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.4876-SR is the stronger of the two: yield strength 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) against 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) for 1.4876-AW, about 50% more; tensile strength follows at 660 MPa (95.7 ksi) vs 560 MPa (81.2 ksi). In exchange, 1.4876-AW is the more ductile: elongation 35% versus 28% for 1.4876-SR, and 1.4876-SR is harder (185 HB vs 165 HB). 1.4876-AW runs hotter in service (850°C vs 700°C continuous). On the shop floor, 1.4876-SR machines more easily (fair vs poor).
1.4876-AWChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
1.4876-SRChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
1.4876-AW vs 1.4876-SR: 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.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 196 GPa28.4 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 190 GPa27.6 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34 · Reduction in Area 45%
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.94 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,357°C2,475 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,385°C2,525 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 11.5 W/m·K6.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 14.4 µm/m·K8 µin/in·°F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
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) -0.15 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 65 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 100 MJ/kg42,992 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 6.8 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 220 L/kg26.4 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 35%
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.
1.4876-AW vs 1.4876-SR — frequently asked
Is 1.4876-SR stronger than 1.4876-AW?
Yes. 1.4876-SR has a typical yield strength of 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) against 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) for 1.4876-AW — about 50% more. Tensile strength is 660 MPa (95.7 ksi) vs 560 MPa (81.2 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AW or SR?
ANN is the default 1.4876 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither AW nor SR). The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.
Which is easier to machine, 1.4876-AW or 1.4876-SR?
1.4876-SR. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (25/100) for 1.4876-AW.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4876-AW and 1.4876-SR 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.