Stainless Steel E308LMo-AW vs E308LMo-SR
Stainless Steel · E308LMo temper comparison
E308LMo-AW and E308LMo-SR are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, E308LMo: AW (as-welded deposit) versus SR (stress relieved). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. E308LMo-AW is the stronger of the two: yield strength 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) for E308LMo-SR, about 21% more. In exchange, E308LMo-SR is the more ductile: elongation 48% versus 40% for E308LMo-AW, and E308LMo-AW is harder (180 HB vs 160 HB).
E308LMo-AWChoose it when strength drives the design.
E308LMo-SRChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
E308LMo-AW vs E308LMo-SR: 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
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
Same in both: Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.9 g/cm³0.29 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.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 16.5 µm/m·K9.2 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.05 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 90 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 55 MJ/kg23,646 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4.8 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 110 L/kg13.2 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.
E308LMo-AW vs E308LMo-SR — frequently asked
Is E308LMo-AW stronger than E308LMo-SR?
Yes. E308LMo-AW has a typical yield strength of 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) for E308LMo-SR — about 21% more. Tensile strength is 560 MPa (81.2 ksi) vs 540 MPa (78.3 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AW or SR?
AW is the default E308LMo 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, E308LMo-AW or E308LMo-SR?
E308LMo-SR, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 40/100 against 35/100 for E308LMo-AW.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in E308LMo-AW and E308LMo-SR 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.