Stainless Steel S32202 Annealed vs S32202 As Welded
Stainless Steel · S32202 temper comparison
S32202 Annealed and S32202 As Welded are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, S32202: Annealed versus As Welded (as-welded deposit). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Both yield at about 520 MPa — the mechanical properties are the same, and the difference is in how the stock is processed and what it is certified to (Annealed versus as-welded deposit). S32202 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 35% versus 25% for S32202 As Welded, and S32202 As Welded is harder (25 HRC vs 23 HRC).
S32202 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
S32202 Annealed vs S32202 As Welded: 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.
S32202 AnnealedS32202 As Welded
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 166 GPa24.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Yield Strength (0.2% offset) 520 MPa75.4 ksi · Compressive Strength 530 MPa76.9 ksi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.7 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,420°C2,588 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,465°C2,669 °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) 13 µm/m·K7.2 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 265 J/g114 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 280°C536 °F · Min Service Temperature -50°C-58 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.2 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 8×10⁻⁷ Ω·m31.5 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.15 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 70 / 100 · Castability 40 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 35 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 53 MJ/kg22,786 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 130 L/kg15.6 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 70%
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.
S32202 Annealed vs S32202 As Welded — frequently asked
What is the difference between S32202 Annealed and S32202 As Welded?
S32202 Annealed and S32202 As Welded are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, S32202: Annealed versus As Welded (as-welded deposit). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Both yield at about 520 MPa — the mechanical properties are the same, and the difference is in how the stock is processed and what it is certified to (Annealed versus as-welded deposit).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or As Welded?
Annealed is the default S32202 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, S32202 Annealed or S32202 As Welded?
S32202 Annealed. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (30/100) for S32202 As Welded.
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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.