Stainless Steel N08332-CD vs N08332-HF
Stainless Steel · N08332 temper comparison
N08332-CD and N08332-HF are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, N08332: CD (cold drawn) versus HF (hot Finished bar / forged and annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. N08332-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 290 MPa (42.1 ksi) for N08332-HF, about 90% more; tensile strength follows at 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 605 MPa (87.7 ksi). In exchange, N08332-HF is the more ductile: elongation 40% versus 25% for N08332-CD, and N08332-CD is harder (215 HB vs 165 HB). N08332-HF runs hotter in service (1,100°C vs 600°C continuous).
N08332-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
N08332-HFChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
N08332-CD vs N08332-HF: 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 196 GPa28.4 Msi · Shear Modulus 75 GPa10.9 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.94 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,345°C2,453 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,400°C2,552 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 12.6 W/m·K7.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 14.4 µm/m·K8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 285 J/g123 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.7 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.02×10⁻⁶ Ω·m40.2 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.15 V · Corrosion Resistance 58 / 100
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 70 / 100 · Castability 55 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100 · Polishability 65 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 95 MJ/kg40,843 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 7 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 210 L/kg25.2 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 40%
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.
N08332-CD vs N08332-HF — frequently asked
Is N08332-CD stronger than N08332-HF?
Yes. N08332-CD has a typical yield strength of 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 290 MPa (42.1 ksi) for N08332-HF — about 90% more. Tensile strength is 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 605 MPa (87.7 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CD or HF?
Annealed is the default N08332 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CD nor HF). 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.
When should I choose N08332-CD over N08332-HF?
Pick N08332-CD when strength drives the design. Pick N08332-HF when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in N08332-CD and N08332-HF 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.