Stainless Steel 1.4372-CD (Cold drawn)
Supply condition
EN 1.4372 · UNS S20100 · AISI/SAE 201 · GB 12Cr17Mn6Ni5N
Cold-drawn round bar and wire for fasteners, shafts and cold-headed parts where higher strength and better surface than hot-rolled are wanted.
Values for the CD condition
Other 1.4372 tempers and conditions
1.4372 is listed in 9 conditions; see the grade overview at 1.4372.
Compare all 9 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AnnealedDefault solution annealed / 2B, 2D or 1D mill condition | Standard stocked condition for forming, deep drawing, welding and decorative fabrication. | 420 | 800 | 52 | 200 HB | — |
Quarter hard | Moderate strength increase with usable bend ductility — panels, brackets, light structural strip. | 570 | 900 | 25 | 25 HRC | 2.5 % IACS |
CDThis page Cold drawn | Cold-drawn round bar and wire for fasteners, shafts and cold-headed parts where higher strength and better surface than hot-rolled are wanted. | 700 | 950 | 20 | 22 HRC | 2.5 % IACS |
Half hard | Higher strength strip for clamps, straps and lightly formed structural parts. | 800 | 1,080 | 14 | 32 HRC | 2.5 % IACS |
EN 10088-2 cold-worked strip, Rm ≥ 1000 MPa | European cold-worked delivery class when a guaranteed minimum tensile of 1000 MPa is specified. | 800 | 1,050 | 14 | 31 HRC | 2.5 % IACS |
EN 10088-2 cold-worked strip, Rm ≥ 1150 MPa | Higher European cold-worked class for strength-driven strip and tube. | 930 | 1,200 | 9 | 36 HRC | 2.5 % IACS |
Three-quarter hard | Near-maximum strength while retaining a little bend capability for simple flat parts. | 970 | 1,250 | 8 | 37 HRC | 2.4 % IACS |
Full hard | Maximum strength flat strip for shims, springs-like flat parts and abrasion-facing panels; bending must follow the rolling direction rules. | 1,030 | 1,320 | 5 | 41 HRC | 2.4 % IACS |
EN 10088-2 cold-worked strip, Rm ≥ 1300 MPa | Top cold-worked class, essentially full-hard strip for flat springs and high-load thin sections. | 1,080 | 1,350 | 5 | 41 HRC | 2.5 % IACS |
What is 1.4372-CD?
1.4372-CD is 1.4372 supplied in the CD condition — cold-drawn round bar and wire for fasteners, shafts and cold-headed parts where higher strength and better surface than hot-rolled are wanted. 1.4372-CD has a yield strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) and a tensile strength of 950 MPa (138 ksi) — stronger than 92% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 20% and the elastic modulus is 197 GPa (28.6 Msi). 1.4372-CD has a density of 7.75 g/cm³ (0.28 lb/in³), lighter than 65% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,400°C (2,552 °F). Annealed is the default condition FabDigit quotes; CD is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- High strength — 700 MPa (102 ksi), better than 92% of stainless steel grades
- Low embodied carbon — 3.6 kg CO₂/kg, better than 83% of stainless steel grades
Limitations
- Limited service temperature — 300°C (572 °F), worse than 90% of stainless steel grades
- Limited ductility — 20%, worse than 79% of stainless steel grades
- Needs corrosion protection — 51/100, worse than 78% of stainless steel grades
1.4372-CD properties
Typical room-temperature values for 1.4372-CD; 24 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are 1.4372 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among stainless steel grades.
Physical3
1.4372-CD has a density of 7.75 g/cm³ (0.28 lb/in³), lighter than 65% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,400°C (2,552 °F).
Mechanical14
1.4372-CD has a yield strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) and a tensile strength of 950 MPa (138 ksi) — stronger than 92% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 20% and the elastic modulus is 197 GPa (28.6 Msi).
Thermal6
1.4372-CD is rated for continuous service to 300°C (572 °F). It conducts heat at 15 W/m·K (8.67 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 59% of stainless steel grades. Thermal expansion is 16.5 µm/m·K (9.17 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
1.4372-CD conducts electricity at 2.5 % IACS, better than 75% of stainless steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is fair (51/100), worse than 78% of stainless steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 1.4372-CD takes about 45 MJ of energy and emits 3.6 kg of CO₂ — less than 91% of stainless steel grades. Typical recycled content is 50%.
Manufacturability6
1.4372-CD's machinability is fair (38/100, better than 63% of stainless steel grades); weldability good (65/100); formability fair (50/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with 1.4372-CD
Is 1.4372 easy to machine?
Gummy and strongly work-hardening — use rigid setups, sharp positive-rake carbide, heavy positive feed with no dwell, and generous coolant; expect ~40–45 % of 1212 speeds.
Can 1.4372 be welded?
Readily welded by GTAW/GMAW/RSW without preheat; use 308L or high-Mn 307 filler, keep interpass low and avoid heavy heat input to limit sensitisation and N loss.
Can 1.4372 be formed, bent or molded?
Deep draws and roll forms well but work-hardens faster than 304, so allow higher press tonnage, more interstage annealing and larger springback compensation.
What surface finishes work on 1.4372?
Takes mechanical polish, No.4 hairline, BA and PVD coating well; passivation or electropolishing is recommended after fabrication, but chloride-exposed parts should be painted or upgraded to 304/316.
1.4372 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| CEN 10088-2 max | ≤ 0.15 | 0.08 |
| Si | ≤ 1 | 0.5 |
| MnNi substitute | 5.5 – 7.5 | 6.5 |
| P | ≤ 0.05 | 0.03 |
| S | ≤ 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Cr | 16 – 18 | 17 |
| Ni | 3.5 – 5.5 | 4.5 |
| Naustenite stabiliser / strengthener | 0.05 – 0.25 | 0.15 |
| Fe | balance | — |
1.4372-CD — frequently asked
What is 1.4372-CD used for?
1.4372-CD is typically used for kitchenware, sinks, decorative trim, appliance housings and handrails. In short: low-nickel 304 cost substitute; strongest annealed 200-series here; not for chloride exposure.
What is the yield strength of 1.4372-CD?
1.4372-CD has a typical yield strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) and a tensile strength of 950 MPa (138 ksi) — stronger than 92% of stainless steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 9 listed tempers.
Is 1.4372-CD easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (38/100, better than 63% of stainless steel grades). Gummy and strongly work-hardening — use rigid setups, sharp positive-rake carbide, heavy positive feed with no dwell, and generous coolant; expect ~40–45 % of 1212 speeds.
Can 1.4372-CD be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated good (65/100). Readily welded by GTAW/GMAW/RSW without preheat; use 308L or high-Mn 307 filler, keep interpass low and avoid heavy heat input to limit sensitisation and N loss.
What surface finishes work on 1.4372-CD?
Takes mechanical polish, No.4 hairline, BA and PVD coating well; passivation or electropolishing is recommended after fabrication, but chloride-exposed parts should be painted or upgraded to 304/316.
Can 1.4372-CD be formed, bent or molded?
Deep draws and roll forms well but work-hardens faster than 304, so allow higher press tonnage, more interstage annealing and larger springback compensation.
What is the maximum service temperature of 1.4372-CD?
1.4372-CD is rated for continuous use to about 300°C (572 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between 1.4372 Annealed and 1.4372-C1300?
Annealed is the default condition — standard stocked condition for forming, deep drawing, welding and decorative fabrication. C1300: top cold-worked class, essentially full-hard strip for flat springs and high-load thin sections. Yield strength is 420 MPa in Annealed versus 1,080 MPa in C1300.
Sources
- EN 10088-1/-2 Stainless steels — technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate/strip — CEN (2014)
- ASTM A666 — Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar — ASTM International (2015)
- GB/T 20878 / GB/T 3280 (12Cr17Mn6Ni5N) — SAC (2015)
- ASM Handbook Vol.1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels, and High-Performance Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- Outokumpu / Acerinox low-nickel austenitic (201) grade datasheets — Outokumpu (2020)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.