Stainless Steel HH-ST vs HH TYPE-II
Stainless Steel · HH temper comparison
HH-ST and HH TYPE-II are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, HH: ST (solution annealed) versus TYPE-II. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. HH TYPE-II is the stronger of the two: yield strength 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) against 260 MPa (37.7 ksi) for HH-ST, about 6% more. In exchange, HH-ST is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 18% for HH TYPE-II, and HH TYPE-II is harder (178 HB vs 165 HB). On the shop floor, HH-ST welds better (50 vs 40 out of 100).
HH-STChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
HH TYPE-IIChoose it when strength drives the design.
HH-ST vs HH TYPE-II: 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
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 190 GPa27.6 Msi · Shear Modulus 73 GPa10.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 150 GPa21.8 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 90 MPa·√m81.9 ksi·√in
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.72 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,400°C2,552 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,425°C2,597 °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) 15 µm/m·K8.3 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -45°C-49 °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) -0.1 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: Castability 75 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 35 / 100 · Polishability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 48 MJ/kg20,636 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 200 L/kg24 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 75%
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.
HH-ST vs HH TYPE-II — frequently asked
Is HH TYPE-II stronger than HH-ST?
Yes. HH TYPE-II has a typical yield strength of 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) against 260 MPa (37.7 ksi) for HH-ST — about 6% more. Tensile strength is 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) vs 540 MPa (78.3 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, ST or TYPE-II?
F is the default HH condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither ST nor TYPE-II). 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 welds better, HH-ST or HH TYPE-II?
HH-ST. Its weldability rates fair (50/100) against fair (40/100) for HH TYPE-II.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in HH-ST and HH TYPE-II 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.