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Stainless Steel 410Cb Q&T vs 410Cb Q&T 22HRC

Stainless Steel · 410Cb temper comparison

410Cb Q&T and 410Cb Q&T 22HRC are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 410Cb: Q&T (quenched and tempered) versus Q&T 22HRC. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 410Cb Q&T is the stronger of the two: yield strength 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) against 585 MPa (84.8 ksi) for 410Cb Q&T 22HRC, about 6% more; tensile strength follows at 790 MPa (115 ksi) vs 740 MPa (107 ksi). In exchange, 410Cb Q&T 22HRC is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 18% for 410Cb Q&T, and 410Cb Q&T is harder (240 HB vs 225 HB). 410Cb Q&T 22HRC runs hotter in service (650°C vs 590°C continuous). On the shop floor, 410Cb Q&T 22HRC welds better (good vs fair).

410Cb Q&TChoose it when strength drives the design.

410Cb Q&T 22HRCChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.

410Cb Q&T vs 410Cb Q&T 22HRC: properties

410Cb Q&T410Cb Q&T 22HRC

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

790 MPa115 ksi
740 MPa107 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

620 MPa89.9 ksi
585 MPa84.8 ksi

Elongation at Break

18%
20%

Reduction in Area

55%
60%

Compressive Strength

620 MPa89.9 ksi
290 MPa42.1 ksi

Shear Strength

500 MPa72.5 ksi
320 MPa46.4 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

380 MPa55.1 ksi
355 MPa51.5 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

75 MPa·√m68.3 ksi·√in
90 MPa·√m81.9 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

45 J33.2 ft·lbf
60 J44.3 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

240 HB
225 HB

Hardness, Vickers

255 HV
180 HV

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 · Hardness, Rockwell B 88 HRB

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)

590°C1,094 °F
650°C1,202 °F

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).

Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.3 V · Corrosion Resistance 38 / 100

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

42 / 100
50 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

45%
48%

Weldability

50 / 100
60 / 100

Formability (cold)

20 / 100
50 / 100

Same in both: 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.

3005007001,0001,5002,0007.27.47.67.888.2Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scale410Cb

410Cb Q&T vs 410Cb Q&T 22HRC — frequently asked

Is 410Cb Q&T stronger than 410Cb Q&T 22HRC?

Yes. 410Cb Q&T has a typical yield strength of 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) against 585 MPa (84.8 ksi) for 410Cb Q&T 22HRC — about 6% more. Tensile strength is 790 MPa (115 ksi) vs 740 MPa (107 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Q&T or Q&T 22HRC?

Annealed is the default 410Cb condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Q&T nor Q&T 22HRC). 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, 410Cb Q&T or 410Cb Q&T 22HRC?

410Cb Q&T 22HRC, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 50/100 against 42/100 for 410Cb Q&T; for welding the order is 410Cb Q&T 22HRC first (good, 60/100) then 410Cb Q&T (fair, 50/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 410Cb Q&T and 410Cb Q&T 22HRC 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.