Stainless Steel S82122 As Welded vs S82122-CD
Stainless Steel · S82122 temper comparison
S82122 As Welded and S82122-CD are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, S82122: As Welded (as-welded deposit) versus CD (cold drawn). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. S82122-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) for S82122 As Welded, about 35% more; tensile strength follows at 860 MPa (125 ksi) vs 720 MPa (104 ksi). In exchange, S82122 As Welded is the more ductile: elongation 22% versus 18% for S82122-CD, and S82122-CD is harder (285 HB vs 250 HB).
S82122 As WeldedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
S82122-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
S82122 As Welded vs S82122-CD: 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
Compressive Strength
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 148 GPa21.5 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Reduction in Area 45%
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.75 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,420°C2,588 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,455°C2,651 °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 480 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 13 µm/m·K7.2 µin/in·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 300°C572 °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 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 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) 3.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 180 L/kg21.6 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 65%
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.
S82122 As Welded vs S82122-CD — frequently asked
Is S82122-CD stronger than S82122 As Welded?
Yes. S82122-CD has a typical yield strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) for S82122 As Welded — about 35% more. Tensile strength is 860 MPa (125 ksi) vs 720 MPa (104 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, As Welded or CD?
Annealed is the default S82122 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither As Welded nor CD). 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, S82122 As Welded or S82122-CD?
S82122-CD. Its machinability rates fair (36/100) against poor (30/100) for S82122 As Welded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in S82122 As Welded and S82122-CD 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.