Steel 38KhMYuA vs 41CrAlMo7-10
Steel · grade comparison
Steel 38KhMYuA and 41CrAlMo7-10 are both steel grades. 38KhMYuA is the stronger of the two: yield strength 860 MPa (125 ksi) against 800 MPa (116 ksi) for 41CrAlMo7-10, about 8% more. 38KhMYuA is the more ductile: elongation 16% versus 14% for 41CrAlMo7-10, and 41CrAlMo7-10 is harder (320 HB vs 300 HB). On the shop floor, 41CrAlMo7-10 sits in a lower cost tier (budget, $) than 38KhMYuA (standard, $$).
38KhMYuAChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
41CrAlMo7-10Choose it when cost is the deciding factor.
38KhMYuA vs 41CrAlMo7-10: 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.
Shear Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 210 GPa30.5 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit) 480 MPa69.6 ksi · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 70 MPa·√m63.7 ksi·√in
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: Melting Point (Solidus) 1,420°C2,588 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,490°C2,714 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 34 W/m·K19.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 500°C932 °F · Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °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)
Brazeability / Solderability
Castability
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 45% · Polishability 65 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 32 MJ/kg13,758 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.3 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 60 L/kg7.2 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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 | 38KhMYuA | 41CrAlMo7-10 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$ Standard | $ Budget |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 9 finishes: Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Hard Chrome Plating, Manganese Phosphate, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating, Zinc Phosphate.
38KhMYuA vs 41CrAlMo7-10 — frequently asked
Is 38KhMYuA stronger than 41CrAlMo7-10?
Yes. 38KhMYuA has a typical yield strength of 860 MPa (125 ksi) against 800 MPa (116 ksi) for 41CrAlMo7-10 — about 8% more. Tensile strength is 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) vs 1,050 MPa (152 ksi).
Which is cheaper, 38KhMYuA or 41CrAlMo7-10?
41CrAlMo7-10 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the budget tier ($) while 38KhMYuA is standard ($$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
When should I choose 38KhMYuA over 41CrAlMo7-10?
Pick 38KhMYuA when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick 41CrAlMo7-10 when cost is the deciding factor.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 38KhMYuA and 41CrAlMo7-10 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.