Stainless Steel 13-8 PH Condition A vs 13-8 PH-H1150
Stainless Steel · 13-8 PH temper comparison
13-8 PH Condition A and 13-8 PH-H1150 are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 13-8 PH: Condition A (solution annealed) versus H1150 (overaged 621 °C (1150 °F) for 4 h, maximum toughness). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 13-8 PH-H1150 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 930 MPa (135 ksi) against 827 MPa (120 ksi) for 13-8 PH Condition A, about 12% more. 13-8 PH-H1150 is the more ductile: elongation 18% versus 13% for 13-8 PH Condition A. 13-8 PH-H1150 runs hotter in service (480°C vs 425°C continuous).
13-8 PH-H1150Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
13-8 PH Condition A vs 13-8 PH-H1150: 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.
13-8 PH Condition A13-8 PH-H1150
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 78 GPa11.3 Msi · Bulk Modulus 155 GPa22.5 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.28 · Hardness, Vickers 330 HV
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.76 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,400°C2,552 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,440°C2,624 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 14 W/m·K8.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10.6 µm/m·K5.9 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -73°C-99 °F
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).
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.
Same in both: Machinability 32 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 30% · Weldability 62 / 100 · Formability (cold) 28 / 100 · Castability 35 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 62 MJ/kg26,655 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 5.2 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 130 L/kg15.6 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%
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.
13-8 PH Condition A vs 13-8 PH-H1150 — frequently asked
Is 13-8 PH-H1150 stronger than 13-8 PH Condition A?
Yes. 13-8 PH-H1150 has a typical yield strength of 930 MPa (135 ksi) against 827 MPa (120 ksi) for 13-8 PH Condition A — about 12% more. Tensile strength is 1,035 MPa (150 ksi) vs 1,000 MPa (145 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Condition A or H1150?
Condition A is the default 13-8 PH condition in the FabDigit quote flow. 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.
When should I choose 13-8 PH Condition A over 13-8 PH-H1150?
Pick 13-8 PH-H1150 when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 13-8 PH Condition A and 13-8 PH-H1150 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.