Steel 18Ni(190)-AW vs 18Ni(190)-CD
Steel · 18Ni(190) temper comparison
18Ni(190)-AW and 18Ni(190)-CD are two conditions of the same steel grade, 18Ni(190): AW (as-welded deposit) versus CD (cold drawn). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 18Ni(190)-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,030 MPa (149 ksi) against 860 MPa (125 ksi) for 18Ni(190)-AW, about 20% more; tensile strength follows at 1,170 MPa (170 ksi) vs 1,050 MPa (152 ksi). In exchange, 18Ni(190)-AW is the more ductile: elongation 12% versus 10% for 18Ni(190)-CD, and 18Ni(190)-CD is harder (320 HB vs 295 HB).
18Ni(190)-AWChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
18Ni(190)-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
18Ni(190)-AW vs 18Ni(190)-CD: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all 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 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 72 GPa10.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,413°C2,575 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,454°C2,649 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 452 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10.1 µm/m·K5.6 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 300°C572 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.6 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 45% · Brazeability / Solderability 50 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 55 MJ/kg23,646 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 120 L/kg14.4 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 25%
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every steel grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
18Ni(190)-AW vs 18Ni(190)-CD — frequently asked
Is 18Ni(190)-CD stronger than 18Ni(190)-AW?
Yes. 18Ni(190)-CD has a typical yield strength of 1,030 MPa (149 ksi) against 860 MPa (125 ksi) for 18Ni(190)-AW — about 20% more. Tensile strength is 1,170 MPa (170 ksi) vs 1,050 MPa (152 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AW or CD?
Aged is the default 18Ni(190) condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither AW 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 welds better, 18Ni(190)-AW or 18Ni(190)-CD?
18Ni(190)-CD. Its weldability rates excellent (90/100) against excellent (85/100) for 18Ni(190)-AW.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 18Ni(190)-AW and 18Ni(190)-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.