Stainless Steel CC50 vs HD
Stainless Steel · grade comparison
Stainless Steel CC50 and HD are both stainless steel grades. HD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 345 MPa (50 ksi) against 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) for CC50, about 25% more; tensile strength follows at 585 MPa (84.8 ksi) vs 480 MPa (69.6 ksi). HD is the more ductile: elongation 16% versus 10% for CC50, and CC50 is harder (210 HB vs 190 HB). CC50 conducts electricity better (2.3 % IACS vs 2 % IACS). On the shop floor, CC50 machines more easily (fair vs poor).
CC50Choose it when the part is machined in volume.
HDChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
CC50 vs HD: 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
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 B
Hardness, Vickers
Hardness, Rockwell C
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.28
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Liquidus Temperature
Same in both: Density 7.6 g/cm³0.27 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,370°C2,498 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 1,090°C1,994 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Water 110 L/kg13.2 gal/lb
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: Thermal Shock Resistance Index 5
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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | CC50 | HD |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$ Premium | $$$ Premium |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 7 finishes: Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Hard Chrome Plating, Pickling, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
CC50 vs HD — frequently asked
Is HD stronger than CC50?
Yes. HD has a typical yield strength of 345 MPa (50 ksi) against 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) for CC50 — about 25% more. Tensile strength is 585 MPa (84.8 ksi) vs 480 MPa (69.6 ksi).
Which is cheaper, CC50 or HD?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$, premium); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, CC50 or HD?
CC50. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (25/100) for HD; for welding the order is HD first (fair, 35/100) then CC50 (poor, 30/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in CC50 and HD 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.