Stainless Steel S42030-A vs S42030-H
Stainless Steel · S42030 temper comparison
S42030-A and S42030-H are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, S42030: A (solution annealed) versus H (hardened). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. S42030-H is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,550 MPa (225 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for S42030-A, about 4.1 times as much; tensile strength follows at 1,860 MPa (270 ksi) vs 690 MPa (100 ksi). In exchange, S42030-A is the more ductile: elongation 22% versus 4% for S42030-H, and S42030-H is harder (560 HB vs 210 HB). S42030-A runs hotter in service (650°C vs 150°C continuous). On the shop floor, S42030-A machines more easily (fair vs not recommended).
S42030-AChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
S42030-HChoose it when strength drives the design.
S42030-A vs S42030-H: 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
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 78 GPa11.3 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.28 · Compressive Strength 390 MPa56.6 ksi · Shear Strength 420 MPa60.9 ksi · Hardness, Rockwell B 95 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.75 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,450°C2,642 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,510°C2,750 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 24.9 W/m·K14.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10.3 µm/m·K5.7 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -30°C-22 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 3.1 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 5.5×10⁻⁷ Ω·m21.7 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.3 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 25 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100 · Polishability 85 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 48 MJ/kg20,636 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4.3 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 150 L/kg18 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 50%
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.
S42030-A vs S42030-H — frequently asked
Is S42030-H stronger than S42030-A?
Yes. S42030-H has a typical yield strength of 1,550 MPa (225 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for S42030-A — about 4.1 times as much. Tensile strength is 1,860 MPa (270 ksi) vs 690 MPa (100 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, A or H?
A is the default S42030 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, S42030-A or S42030-H?
S42030-A. Its machinability rates fair (42/100) against not recommended (10/100) for S42030-H.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in S42030-A and S42030-H 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.