Stainless Steel 204-ANN vs 204-CD
Stainless Steel · 204 temper comparison
204-ANN and 204-CD are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 204: ANN (annealed) versus CD (cold drawn). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 204-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) for 204-ANN, about 40% more; tensile strength follows at 900 MPa (131 ksi) vs 730 MPa (106 ksi). In exchange, 204-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 18% for 204-CD, and 204-CD is harder (260 HB vs 210 HB). 204-ANN runs hotter in service (760°C vs 400°C continuous). On the shop floor, 204-ANN welds better (65 vs 55 out of 100).
204-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
204-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
204-ANN vs 204-CD: 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
Compressive Strength
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 197 GPa28.6 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.8 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,400°C2,552 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,450°C2,642 °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) 16.5 µm/m·K9.2 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.4 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 7.2×10⁻⁷ Ω·m28.3 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.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Castability 40 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 48 MJ/kg20,636 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 90 L/kg10.8 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 60%
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.
204-ANN vs 204-CD — frequently asked
Is 204-CD stronger than 204-ANN?
Yes. 204-CD has a typical yield strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) for 204-ANN — about 40% more. Tensile strength is 900 MPa (131 ksi) vs 730 MPa (106 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, ANN or CD?
ANN is the default 204 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.
Which welds better, 204-ANN or 204-CD?
204-ANN. Its weldability rates good (65/100) against good (55/100) for 204-CD.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 204-ANN and 204-CD 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.