Stainless Steel AM-350-A vs AM-350 SCT850
Stainless Steel · AM-350 temper comparison
AM-350-A and AM-350 SCT850 are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, AM-350: A (solution annealed) versus SCT850. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. AM-350 SCT850 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,170 MPa (170 ksi) against 390 MPa (56.6 ksi) for AM-350-A, about 3.0 times as much; tensile strength follows at 1,380 MPa (200 ksi) vs 1,100 MPa (160 ksi). In exchange, AM-350-A is the more ductile: elongation 40% versus 11% for AM-350 SCT850, and AM-350 SCT850 is harder (460 HV vs 215 HV). On the shop floor, AM-350-A machines more easily (fair vs poor) and AM-350-A welds better (good vs poor).
AM-350-AChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
AM-350 SCT850Choose it when strength drives the design.
AM-350-A vs AM-350 SCT850: 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
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
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 0.29 · Reduction in Area 55% · Hardness, Brinell 210 HB · Hardness, Rockwell B 95 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.69 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.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 16 W/m·K9.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 480 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 11.5 µm/m·K6.4 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 425°C797 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °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) -0.2 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: Brazeability / Solderability 50 / 100 · Polishability 72 / 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 220 L/kg26.4 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 25%
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.
AM-350-A vs AM-350 SCT850 — frequently asked
Is AM-350 SCT850 stronger than AM-350-A?
Yes. AM-350 SCT850 has a typical yield strength of 1,170 MPa (170 ksi) against 390 MPa (56.6 ksi) for AM-350-A — about 3.0 times as much. Tensile strength is 1,380 MPa (200 ksi) vs 1,100 MPa (160 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, A or SCT850?
A is the default AM-350 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.
Which is easier to machine, AM-350-A or AM-350 SCT850?
AM-350-A. Its machinability rates fair (38/100) against poor (22/100) for AM-350 SCT850; for welding the order is AM-350-A first (good, 65/100) then AM-350 SCT850 (poor, 30/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in AM-350-A and AM-350 SCT850 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.