Stainless Steel SUS436L 1/2H vs SUS436L 1/4H
Stainless Steel · SUS436L temper comparison
SUS436L 1/2H and SUS436L 1/4H are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, SUS436L: 1/2H (half hard) versus 1/4H (quarter hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. SUS436L 1/2H is the stronger of the two: yield strength 540 MPa (78.3 ksi) against 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) for SUS436L 1/4H, about 20% more; tensile strength follows at 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 550 MPa (79.8 ksi). In exchange, SUS436L 1/4H is the more ductile: elongation 14% versus 8% for SUS436L 1/2H, and SUS436L 1/2H is harder (218 HB vs 190 HB). SUS436L 1/4H runs hotter in service (550°C vs 500°C continuous).
SUS436L 1/2HChoose it when strength drives the design.
SUS436L 1/4HChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
SUS436L 1/2H vs SUS436L 1/4H: 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
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 78 GPa11.3 Msi · Bulk Modulus 159 GPa23.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.7 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 23 W/m·K13.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10.4 µm/m·K5.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 260 J/g112 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -30°C-22 °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) -0.15 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 65 / 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) 3.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 150 L/kg18 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.
SUS436L 1/2H vs SUS436L 1/4H — frequently asked
Is SUS436L 1/2H stronger than SUS436L 1/4H?
Yes. SUS436L 1/2H has a typical yield strength of 540 MPa (78.3 ksi) against 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) for SUS436L 1/4H — about 20% more. Tensile strength is 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 550 MPa (79.8 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, 1/2H or 1/4H?
Annealed is the default SUS436L condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither 1/2H nor 1/4H). 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.
When should I choose SUS436L 1/2H over SUS436L 1/4H?
Pick SUS436L 1/2H when strength drives the design. Pick SUS436L 1/4H when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in SUS436L 1/2H and SUS436L 1/4H 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.