Stainless Steel 410Cb Annealed vs 410Cb N+T
Stainless Steel · 410Cb temper comparison
410Cb Annealed and 410Cb N+T are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 410Cb: Annealed versus N+T (normalized and tempered). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 410Cb N+T is the stronger of the two: yield strength 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) against 290 MPa (42.1 ksi) for 410Cb Annealed, about 55% more; tensile strength follows at 655 MPa (95 ksi) vs 490 MPa (71.1 ksi). In exchange, 410Cb Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 20% for 410Cb N+T, and 410Cb N+T is harder (200 HB vs 170 HB).
410Cb AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
410Cb N+TChoose it when strength drives the design.
410Cb Annealed vs 410Cb N+T: 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
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 78 GPa11.3 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Compressive Strength 290 MPa42.1 ksi · Shear Strength 320 MPa46.4 ksi · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 90 MPa·√m81.9 ksi·√in · Hardness, Rockwell B 88 HRB · Hardness, Vickers 180 HV
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.75 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,480°C2,696 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,530°C2,786 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 24.9 W/m·K14.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 9.9 µm/m·K5.5 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 260 J/g112 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -30°C-22 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 3 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 5.7×10⁻⁷ Ω·m22.4 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.3 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Same in both: Machinability 50 / 100 · Weldability 60 / 100 · Formability (cold) 50 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 45 MJ/kg19,347 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.2 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.
410Cb Annealed vs 410Cb N+T — frequently asked
Is 410Cb N+T stronger than 410Cb Annealed?
Yes. 410Cb N+T has a typical yield strength of 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) against 290 MPa (42.1 ksi) for 410Cb Annealed — about 55% more. Tensile strength is 655 MPa (95 ksi) vs 490 MPa (71.1 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or N+T?
Annealed is the default 410Cb 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 410Cb Annealed over 410Cb N+T?
Pick 410Cb Annealed when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick 410Cb N+T when strength drives the design.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 410Cb Annealed and 410Cb N+T 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.