Stainless Steel 1.4981-CD vs 1.4981 STAB
Stainless Steel · 1.4981 temper comparison
1.4981-CD and 1.4981 STAB are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 1.4981: CD (cold drawn) versus STAB (stabilize-annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.4981-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 560 MPa (81.2 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for 1.4981 STAB, about 75% more; tensile strength follows at 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 640 MPa (92.8 ksi). In exchange, 1.4981 STAB is the more ductile: elongation 38% versus 22% for 1.4981-CD, and 1.4981-CD is harder (230 HB vs 190 HB). 1.4981 STAB runs hotter in service (720°C vs 600°C continuous).
1.4981-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
1.4981 STABChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
1.4981-CD vs 1.4981 STAB: 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
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 165 GPa23.9 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.95 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,385°C2,525 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,430°C2,606 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 14.5 W/m·K8.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 16 µm/m·K8.9 µin/in·°F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.9 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 9×10⁻⁷ Ω·m35.4 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.05 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Weldability 70 / 100 · Castability 40 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 62 MJ/kg26,655 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 5.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 200 L/kg24 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 55%
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.
1.4981-CD vs 1.4981 STAB — frequently asked
Is 1.4981-CD stronger than 1.4981 STAB?
Yes. 1.4981-CD has a typical yield strength of 560 MPa (81.2 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for 1.4981 STAB — about 75% more. Tensile strength is 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 640 MPa (92.8 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CD or STAB?
AT is the default 1.4981 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CD nor STAB). 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, 1.4981-CD or 1.4981 STAB?
1.4981-CD. Its machinability rates fair (38/100) against poor (29/100) for 1.4981 STAB.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4981-CD and 1.4981 STAB 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.