Stainless Steel E410NiMo vs ER308
Stainless Steel · grade comparison
Stainless Steel E410NiMo and ER308 are both stainless steel grades. E410NiMo is the stronger of the two: yield strength 760 MPa (110 ksi) against 400 MPa (58 ksi) for ER308, about 90% more; tensile strength follows at 900 MPa (131 ksi) vs 600 MPa (87 ksi). In exchange, ER308 is the more ductile: elongation 40% versus 15% for E410NiMo, and E410NiMo is harder (320 HB vs 185 HB). ER308 runs hotter in service (760°C vs 400°C continuous) and E410NiMo conducts heat better (25 W/m·K vs 15.5 W/m·K). On the shop floor, ER308 welds better (excellent vs good) and ER308 sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than E410NiMo (high, $$$$).
E410NiMoChoose it when strength drives the design.
ER308Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
E410NiMo vs ER308: 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
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Compressive Strength
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Liquidus Temperature
Same in both: Melting Point (Solidus) 1,400°C2,552 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
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)
Brazeability / Solderability
Same in both: Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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 | E410NiMo | ER308 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$ 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.
E410NiMo vs ER308 — frequently asked
Is E410NiMo stronger than ER308?
Yes. E410NiMo has a typical yield strength of 760 MPa (110 ksi) against 400 MPa (58 ksi) for ER308 — about 90% more. Tensile strength is 900 MPa (131 ksi) vs 600 MPa (87 ksi).
Which is cheaper, E410NiMo or ER308?
ER308 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while E410NiMo is high ($$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which is easier to machine, E410NiMo or ER308?
ER308. Its machinability rates fair (38/100) against poor (32/100) for E410NiMo; for welding the order is ER308 first (excellent, 95/100) then E410NiMo (good, 55/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in E410NiMo and ER308 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.