Steel GX5NiS36 vs K93500
Steel · grade comparison
Steel GX5NiS36 and K93500 are both steel grades. K93500 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) against 200 MPa (29 ksi) for GX5NiS36, about 40% more; tensile strength follows at 490 MPa (71.1 ksi) vs 420 MPa (60.9 ksi). K93500 is the more ductile: elongation 40% versus 12% for GX5NiS36. On the shop floor, GX5NiS36 machines more easily (fair vs poor) and K93500 welds better (very good vs poor).
GX5NiS36Choose it when the part is machined in volume.
K93500Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
GX5NiS36 vs K93500: 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
Bulk 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 B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Same in both: Liquidus Temperature 1,450°C2,642 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 515 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 275 J/g118 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.1 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 8.2×10⁻⁷ Ω·m32.3 µΩ·in
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)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
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 | GX5NiS36 | K93500 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 9 finishes: Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Hard Chrome Plating, Manganese Phosphate, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating, Zinc Phosphate.
GX5NiS36 vs K93500 — frequently asked
Is K93500 stronger than GX5NiS36?
Yes. K93500 has a typical yield strength of 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) against 200 MPa (29 ksi) for GX5NiS36 — about 40% more. Tensile strength is 490 MPa (71.1 ksi) vs 420 MPa (60.9 ksi).
Which is cheaper, GX5NiS36 or K93500?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, GX5NiS36 or K93500?
GX5NiS36. Its machinability rates fair (40/100) against poor (30/100) for K93500; for welding the order is K93500 first (very good, 70/100) then GX5NiS36 (poor, 25/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in GX5NiS36 and K93500 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.