Stainless Steel 310Cb-CD vs 310Cb STAB
Stainless Steel · 310Cb temper comparison
310Cb-CD and 310Cb STAB are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 310Cb: CD (cold drawn) versus STAB (stabilize annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 310Cb-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 305 MPa (44.2 ksi) for 310Cb STAB, about 80% more; tensile strength follows at 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 610 MPa (88.5 ksi). In exchange, 310Cb STAB is the more ductile: elongation 42% versus 25% for 310Cb-CD, and 310Cb-CD is harder (225 HB vs 165 HB).
310Cb-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
310Cb STABChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
310Cb-CD vs 310Cb 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 166 GPa24.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.98 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.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 14.2 W/m·K8.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 15.9 µm/m·K8.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 1,100°C2,012 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.2 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 7.8×10⁻⁷ Ω·m30.7 µΩ·in
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 %)
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Weldability 75 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 70 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 80 MJ/kg34,394 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 150 L/kg18 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 70%
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.
310Cb-CD vs 310Cb STAB — frequently asked
Is 310Cb-CD stronger than 310Cb STAB?
Yes. 310Cb-CD has a typical yield strength of 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 305 MPa (44.2 ksi) for 310Cb STAB — about 80% more. Tensile strength is 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 610 MPa (88.5 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CD or STAB?
Annealed is the default 310Cb 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, 310Cb-CD or 310Cb STAB?
310Cb-CD. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (28/100) for 310Cb STAB.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 310Cb-CD and 310Cb 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.