Stainless Steel S20432-1/4 Hard vs S20432 Annealed
Stainless Steel · S20432 temper comparison
S20432-1/4 Hard and S20432 Annealed are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, S20432: 1/4 Hard (quarter hard) versus Annealed. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. S20432-1/4 Hard is the stronger of the two: yield strength 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) against 370 MPa (53.7 ksi) for S20432 Annealed, about 68% more; tensile strength follows at 930 MPa (135 ksi) vs 745 MPa (108 ksi). In exchange, S20432 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 50% versus 28% for S20432-1/4 Hard, and S20432-1/4 Hard is harder (280 HV vs 205 HV). S20432 Annealed runs hotter in service (760°C vs 300°C continuous). On the shop floor, S20432 Annealed welds better (very good vs good).
S20432-1/4 HardChoose it when strength drives the design.
S20432 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
S20432-1/4 Hard vs S20432 Annealed: 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.
S20432-1/4 HardS20432 Annealed
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 197 GPa28.6 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.28 · Reduction in Area 60% · Shear Strength 480 MPa69.6 ksi · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 100 J73.8 ft·lbf · Hardness, Brinell 195 HB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.8 g/cm³0.28 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.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 16.2 W/m·K9.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 15.7 µm/m·K8.7 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 280 J/g120 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -100°C-148 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.5 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 6.9×10⁻⁷ Ω·m27.2 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.15 V · Corrosion Resistance 40 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 42 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 45% · Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100 · Polishability 72 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 45 MJ/kg19,347 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 90 L/kg10.8 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 55%
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.
S20432-1/4 Hard vs S20432 Annealed — frequently asked
Is S20432-1/4 Hard stronger than S20432 Annealed?
Yes. S20432-1/4 Hard has a typical yield strength of 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) against 370 MPa (53.7 ksi) for S20432 Annealed — about 68% more. Tensile strength is 930 MPa (135 ksi) vs 745 MPa (108 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, 1/4 Hard or Annealed?
Annealed is the default S20432 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 welds better, S20432-1/4 Hard or S20432 Annealed?
S20432 Annealed. Its weldability rates very good (70/100) against good (60/100) for S20432-1/4 Hard.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in S20432-1/4 Hard and S20432 Annealed 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.