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Stainless Steel S35140 Annealed vs S35140 CR-1/2H

Stainless Steel · S35140 temper comparison

S35140 Annealed and S35140 CR-1/2H are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, S35140: Annealed versus CR-1/2H (cold Rolled 1/2 Hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. S35140 CR-1/2H is the stronger of the two: yield strength 690 MPa (100 ksi) against 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) for S35140 Annealed, about 151% more; tensile strength follows at 900 MPa (131 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi). In exchange, S35140 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 12% for S35140 CR-1/2H, and S35140 CR-1/2H is harder (270 HB vs 170 HB). S35140 Annealed runs hotter in service (1,000°C vs 400°C continuous).

S35140 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.

S35140 CR-1/2HChoose it when strength drives the design.

S35140 Annealed vs S35140 CR-1/2H: properties

S35140 AnnealedS35140 CR-1/2H

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

620 MPa89.9 ksi
900 MPa131 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

275 MPa39.9 ksi
690 MPa100 ksi

Elongation at Break

45%
12%

Reduction in Area

60%
30%

Shear Strength

420 MPa60.9 ksi
540 MPa78.3 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

250 MPa36.3 ksi
350 MPa50.8 ksi

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

150 J111 ft·lbf
60 J44.3 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

170 HB
270 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

85 HRB
102 HRB

Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 196 GPa28.4 Msi · Shear Modulus 76 GPa11 Msi · Bulk Modulus 150 GPa21.8 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Same in both: Density 8 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,350°C2,462 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,400°C2,552 °F

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

1,000°C1,832 °F
400°C752 °F

Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 11.5 W/m·K6.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 14.5 µm/m·K8.1 µin/in·°F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.7 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1×10⁻⁶ Ω·m39.4 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

78 / 100
74 / 100

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

30 / 100
35 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

30%
35%

Weldability

72 / 100
65 / 100

Formability (cold)

70 / 100
35 / 100

Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 65 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 75 MJ/kg32,244 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 6.2 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 200 L/kg24 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.

3005007001,0001,5002,0007.27.47.67.888.2Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scaleS35140

S35140 Annealed vs S35140 CR-1/2H — frequently asked

Is S35140 CR-1/2H stronger than S35140 Annealed?

Yes. S35140 CR-1/2H has a typical yield strength of 690 MPa (100 ksi) against 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) for S35140 Annealed — about 151% more. Tensile strength is 900 MPa (131 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or CR-1/2H?

Annealed is the default S35140 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, S35140 Annealed or S35140 CR-1/2H?

S35140 CR-1/2H. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (30/100) for S35140 Annealed; for welding the order is S35140 Annealed first (very good, 72/100) then S35140 CR-1/2H (good, 65/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in S35140 Annealed and S35140 CR-1/2H 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.