Stainless Steel ER409Cb-AW vs ER409Cb AW+PWHT
Stainless Steel · ER409Cb temper comparison
ER409Cb-AW and ER409Cb AW+PWHT are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, ER409Cb: AW (as-welded deposit) versus AW+PWHT (post-weld heat treated). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. ER409Cb-AW is the stronger of the two: yield strength 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) against 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) for ER409Cb AW+PWHT, about 10% more; tensile strength follows at 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) vs 450 MPa (65.3 ksi). In exchange, ER409Cb AW+PWHT is the more ductile: elongation 26% versus 22% for ER409Cb-AW, and ER409Cb-AW is harder (165 HB vs 150 HB).
ER409Cb-AWChoose it when strength drives the design.
ER409Cb AW+PWHTChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
ER409Cb-AW vs ER409Cb AW+PWHT: 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 B
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 7.7 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,480°C2,696 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,530°C2,786 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 11.7 µm/m·K6.5 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 675°C1,247 °F · Min Service Temperature -20°C-4 °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) -0.3 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 80 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100 · Polishability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 45 MJ/kg19,347 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.4 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 90 L/kg10.8 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.
ER409Cb-AW vs ER409Cb AW+PWHT — frequently asked
Is ER409Cb-AW stronger than ER409Cb AW+PWHT?
Yes. ER409Cb-AW has a typical yield strength of 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) against 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) for ER409Cb AW+PWHT — about 10% more. Tensile strength is 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) vs 450 MPa (65.3 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AW or AW+PWHT?
AW is the default ER409Cb 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, ER409Cb-AW or ER409Cb AW+PWHT?
ER409Cb AW+PWHT, by a small margin. Both rate good for machinability — 60/100 against 55/100 for ER409Cb-AW.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in ER409Cb-AW and ER409Cb AW+PWHT 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.