Steel 4419-CH vs 4419-HR
Steel · 4419 temper comparison
4419-CH and 4419-HR are two conditions of the same steel grade, 4419: CH (carburized and hardened) versus HR (hot rolled). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 4419-CH is the stronger of the two: yield strength 750 MPa (109 ksi) against 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) for 4419-HR, about 114% more; tensile strength follows at 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) vs 540 MPa (78.3 ksi). In exchange, 4419-HR is the more ductile: elongation 23% versus 12% for 4419-CH, and 4419-HR is harder (160 HB vs 145 HB). 4419-HR runs hotter in service (400°C vs 200°C continuous). On the shop floor, 4419-HR welds better (good vs poor).
4419-CHChoose it when strength drives the design.
4419-HRChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
4419-CH vs 4419-HR: 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.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 205 GPa29.7 Msi · Shear Modulus 80 GPa11.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.85 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,425°C2,597 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,505°C2,741 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 42 W/m·K24.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 470 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12.2 µm/m·K6.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -30°C-22 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 8 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 2.2×10⁻⁷ Ω·m8.66 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.61 V · Corrosion Resistance 11 / 100
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 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 25 MJ/kg10,748 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 1.9 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 45 L/kg5.4 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%
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.
4419-CH vs 4419-HR — frequently asked
Is 4419-CH stronger than 4419-HR?
Yes. 4419-CH has a typical yield strength of 750 MPa (109 ksi) against 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) for 4419-HR — about 114% more. Tensile strength is 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) vs 540 MPa (78.3 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CH or HR?
A is the default 4419 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CH nor HR). 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, 4419-CH or 4419-HR?
4419-HR. Its weldability rates good (62/100) against poor (15/100) for 4419-CH.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 4419-CH and 4419-HR 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.