Stainless Steel S44626 Annealed vs S44626 Cold Worked
Stainless Steel · S44626 temper comparison
S44626 Annealed and S44626 Cold Worked are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, S44626: Annealed versus Cold Worked. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. S44626 Cold Worked is the stronger of the two: yield strength 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for S44626 Annealed, about 45% more; tensile strength follows at 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 520 MPa (75.4 ksi). In exchange, S44626 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 27% versus 12% for S44626 Cold Worked, and S44626 Cold Worked is harder (210 HB vs 170 HB). S44626 Annealed runs hotter in service (300°C vs 250°C continuous).
S44626 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
S44626 Cold WorkedChoose it when strength drives the design.
S44626 Annealed vs S44626 Cold Worked: 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.
S44626 AnnealedS44626 Cold Worked
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.65 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,425°C2,597 °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 20.9 W/m·K12.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 420 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 9.9 µm/m·K5.5 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -20°C-4 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.9 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m23.6 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.12 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 60 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 45 MJ/kg19,347 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.3 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 130 L/kg15.6 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 60%
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.
S44626 Annealed vs S44626 Cold Worked — frequently asked
Is S44626 Cold Worked stronger than S44626 Annealed?
Yes. S44626 Cold Worked has a typical yield strength of 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for S44626 Annealed — about 45% more. Tensile strength is 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 520 MPa (75.4 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or Cold Worked?
Annealed is the default S44626 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, S44626 Annealed or S44626 Cold Worked?
S44626 Annealed. Its weldability rates good (60/100) against good (55/100) for S44626 Cold Worked.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in S44626 Annealed and S44626 Cold Worked 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.