Stainless Steel 309H-CD vs 309H FORGED-ANN
Stainless Steel · 309H temper comparison
309H-CD and 309H FORGED-ANN are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 309H: CD (cold drawn) versus FORGED-ANN (forged and solution annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 309H-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 290 MPa (42.1 ksi) for 309H FORGED-ANN, about 90% more; tensile strength follows at 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 585 MPa (84.8 ksi). In exchange, 309H FORGED-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 42% versus 30% for 309H-CD, and 309H-CD is harder (220 HB vs 165 HB). 309H FORGED-ANN runs hotter in service (1,095°C vs 425°C continuous).
309H-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
309H FORGED-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
309H-CD vs 309H FORGED-ANN: 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 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 166 GPa24.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.89 g/cm³0.29 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 15.6 W/m·K9 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 14.9 µm/m·K8.3 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 275 J/g118 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.2 % IACS
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.08 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 45 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 55 MJ/kg23,646 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 130 L/kg15.6 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.
309H-CD vs 309H FORGED-ANN — frequently asked
Is 309H-CD stronger than 309H FORGED-ANN?
Yes. 309H-CD has a typical yield strength of 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 290 MPa (42.1 ksi) for 309H FORGED-ANN — about 90% more. Tensile strength is 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 585 MPa (84.8 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CD or FORGED-ANN?
ANN is the default 309H condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CD nor FORGED-ANN). 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, 309H-CD or 309H FORGED-ANN?
309H-CD. Its machinability rates fair (40/100) against poor (33/100) for 309H FORGED-ANN; for welding the order is 309H FORGED-ANN first (very good, 80/100) then 309H-CD (very good, 75/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 309H-CD and 309H FORGED-ANN 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.