Steel 35W250 vs B50A470
Steel · grade comparison
Steel 35W250 and B50A470 are both steel grades, both electrical steel. 35W250 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 360 MPa (52.2 ksi) against 305 MPa (44.2 ksi) for B50A470, about 18% more; tensile strength follows at 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) vs 450 MPa (65.3 ksi). In exchange, B50A470 is the more ductile: elongation 30% versus 12% for 35W250, and 35W250 is harder (180 HB vs 157 HB). B50A470 runs hotter in service (200°C vs 180°C continuous) and B50A470 conducts heat better (28 W/m·K vs 24 W/m·K). On the shop floor, B50A470 machines more easily (good vs fair) and B50A470 welds better (50 vs 35 out of 100).
35W250Choose it when strength drives the design.
B50A470Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
35W250 vs B50A470: 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
Shear Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Reduction in Area
Same in both: Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Hardness, Rockwell B 82 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Min Service Temperature -60°C-76 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 32 MJ/kg13,758 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.4 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 45 L/kg5.4 gal/lb
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: Thermal Shock Resistance Index 5
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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | 35W250 | B50A470 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | Final Annealed | Final Annealed |
| Relative cost | $$ Standard | $$ Standard |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both are offered for Sheet metal. Both take the same 22 finishes: Black Oxide, Cerakote, Chrome Plating, Copper Plating, E-Coating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Hard Chrome Plating, Hot-Dip Galvanizing, Manganese Phosphate, Nickel Plating and 10 more.
35W250 vs B50A470 — frequently asked
Is 35W250 stronger than B50A470?
Yes. 35W250 has a typical yield strength of 360 MPa (52.2 ksi) against 305 MPa (44.2 ksi) for B50A470 — about 18% more. Tensile strength is 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) vs 450 MPa (65.3 ksi).
Which is cheaper, 35W250 or B50A470?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$, standard); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, 35W250 or B50A470?
B50A470. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against fair (45/100) for 35W250; for welding the order is B50A470 first (fair, 50/100) then 35W250 (fair, 35/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 35W250 and B50A470 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.