Stainless Steel S28200 1/2H vs S28200 1/4H
Stainless Steel · S28200 temper comparison
S28200 1/2H and S28200 1/4H are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, S28200: 1/2H (half hard) versus 1/4H (quarter hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. S28200 1/2H is the stronger of the two: yield strength 760 MPa (110 ksi) against 585 MPa (84.8 ksi) for S28200 1/4H, about 30% more; tensile strength follows at 1,030 MPa (149 ksi) vs 860 MPa (125 ksi). In exchange, S28200 1/4H is the more ductile: elongation 32% versus 18% for S28200 1/2H, and S28200 1/2H is harder (310 HB vs 250 HB).
S28200 1/2HChoose it when strength drives the design.
S28200 1/4HChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
S28200 1/2H vs S28200 1/4H: 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
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 165 GPa23.9 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.63 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,370°C2,498 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,425°C2,597 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 15 W/m·K8.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 16.2 µm/m·K9 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 275 J/g118 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 425°C797 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 8.5×10⁻⁷ Ω·m33.5 µΩ·in
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: Brazeability / Solderability 50 / 100 · Polishability 65 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 55 MJ/kg23,646 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 200 L/kg24 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.
S28200 1/2H vs S28200 1/4H — frequently asked
Is S28200 1/2H stronger than S28200 1/4H?
Yes. S28200 1/2H has a typical yield strength of 760 MPa (110 ksi) against 585 MPa (84.8 ksi) for S28200 1/4H — about 30% more. Tensile strength is 1,030 MPa (149 ksi) vs 860 MPa (125 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, 1/2H or 1/4H?
Annealed is the default S28200 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither 1/2H nor 1/4H). 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, S28200 1/2H or S28200 1/4H?
S28200 1/4H, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 32/100 against 26/100 for S28200 1/2H; for welding the order is S28200 1/4H first (fair, 50/100) then S28200 1/2H (fair, 45/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in S28200 1/2H and S28200 1/4H 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.