Stainless Steel Almar 362-A vs Almar 362 CD-A
Stainless Steel · Almar 362 temper comparison
Almar 362-A and Almar 362 CD-A are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, Almar 362: A (solution annealed) versus CD-A (cold drawn / cold rolled in annealed temper). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Almar 362 CD-A is the stronger of the two: yield strength 965 MPa (140 ksi) against 760 MPa (110 ksi) for Almar 362-A, about 27% more; tensile strength follows at 1,105 MPa (160 ksi) vs 965 MPa (140 ksi). In exchange, Almar 362-A is the more ductile: elongation 18% versus 10% for Almar 362 CD-A, and Almar 362 CD-A is harder (320 HB vs 285 HB). Almar 362-A runs hotter in service (400°C vs 315°C continuous).
Almar 362-AChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Almar 362 CD-AChoose it when strength drives the design.
Almar 362-A vs Almar 362 CD-A: 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 C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.28
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.76 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 16.5 W/m·K9.5 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10.8 µm/m·K6 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -50°C-58 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.2 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 8×10⁻⁷ Ω·m31.5 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.28 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 60 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 58 MJ/kg24,936 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 200 L/kg24 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 40%
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.
Almar 362-A vs Almar 362 CD-A — frequently asked
Is Almar 362 CD-A stronger than Almar 362-A?
Yes. Almar 362 CD-A has a typical yield strength of 965 MPa (140 ksi) against 760 MPa (110 ksi) for Almar 362-A — about 27% more. Tensile strength is 1,105 MPa (160 ksi) vs 965 MPa (140 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, A or CD-A?
H900 is the default Almar 362 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither A nor CD-A). 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 Almar 362-A over Almar 362 CD-A?
Pick Almar 362-A when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat. Pick Almar 362 CD-A when strength drives the design.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Almar 362-A and Almar 362 CD-A 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.