Stainless Steel 1.4376-CD (Cold drawn)
Supply condition
EN 1.4376
Cold-drawn bar and wire for fasteners, shafts and formed wire goods with tight tolerance and raised strength.
Values for the CD condition
Other 1.4376 tempers and conditions
1.4376 is listed in 11 conditions; see the grade overview at 1.4376.
Compare all 11 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AnnealedDefault Annealed (solution annealed, 2B / 2D cold-rolled) | Standard stock condition for sheet, coil and welded tube — best formability and corrosion resistance. | 400 | 750 | 50 | 210 HB | — |
Cold worked, Rm ≥ 700 MPa class | Lightly skin-passed/temper-rolled coil where slight extra stiffness is wanted without losing formability. | 450 | 780 | 40 | 21 HRC | — |
Quarter hard | US/Asian mill designation used for lightly stiffened decorative and appliance strip. | 570 | 900 | 27 | 27 HRC | 2.4 % IACS |
Cold worked, Rm ≥ 850 MPa class | Moderately cold-rolled strip for springy clips, brackets and light structural sections. | 600 | 900 | 25 | 27 HRC | — |
CDThis page Cold drawn | Cold-drawn bar and wire for fasteners, shafts and formed wire goods with tight tolerance and raised strength. | 700 | 950 | 20 | 29 HRC | 2.4 % IACS |
Cold worked, Rm ≥ 1000 MPa class | High-strength strip for load-bearing profiles and rail/transport panels where bending radii are generous. | 800 | 1,050 | 15 | 33 HRC | — |
Half hard | Common half-hard strip temper for roll-formed sections and stiff panels. | 820 | 1,080 | 16 | 34 HRC | 2.4 % IACS |
Cold worked, Rm ≥ 1150 MPa class | Heavily cold-rolled strip for spring-like and high-load flat parts with roll-formed geometry only. | 950 | 1,200 | 10 | 38 HRC | — |
Three-quarter hard | For flat springs and high-tension bands with only gentle forming. | 990 | 1,250 | 11 | 39 HRC | 2.3 % IACS |
Full hard | Maximum strength strip; only flat parts, slitting and shallow roll-forming. | 1,050 | 1,330 | 8 | 42 HRC | 2.3 % IACS |
Cold worked, Rm ≥ 1300 MPa class | Maximum-strength cold-rolled strip for spring, clamp and tension-band applications. | 1,100 | 1,350 | 6 | 42 HRC | — |
What is 1.4376-CD?
1.4376-CD is 1.4376 supplied in the CD condition — cold-drawn bar and wire for fasteners, shafts and formed wire goods with tight tolerance and raised strength. 1.4376-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 195 GPa (28.3 Msi). 1.4376-CD has a density of 7.8 g/cm³ (0.282 lb/in³), heavier than 50% 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 — 3.5 kg CO₂/kg, better than 88% of stainless steel grades
Limitations
- Needs corrosion protection — 41/100, worse than 91% of stainless steel grades
- Limited service temperature — 300°C (572 °F), worse than 90% of stainless steel grades
- Limited ductility — 20%, worse than 79% of stainless steel grades
1.4376-CD properties
Typical room-temperature values for 1.4376-CD; 22 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are 1.4376 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among stainless steel grades.
Physical3
1.4376-CD has a density of 7.8 g/cm³ (0.282 lb/in³), heavier than 50% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,400°C (2,552 °F).
Mechanical14
1.4376-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 195 GPa (28.3 Msi).
Thermal6
1.4376-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
1.4376-CD conducts electricity at 2.4 % IACS, better than 67% of stainless steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is fair (41/100), worse than 91% of stainless steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 1.4376-CD takes about 45 MJ of energy and emits 3.5 kg of CO₂ — less than 91% of stainless steel grades. Typical recycled content is 60%.
Manufacturability7
1.4376-CD's machinability is fair (40/100, better than 72% of stainless steel grades); weldability very good (70/100); formability fair (50/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with 1.4376-CD
Is 1.4376 easy to machine?
Gummy and strongly work-hardening — use rigid setups, sharp positive-rake carbide, heavy positive feed, no dwell, and generous flood coolant.
Can 1.4376 be welded?
Readily welded by GTAW/GMAW/resistance methods with 308L or over-alloyed 307/309L filler; keep heat input low and avoid preheat, no post-weld anneal normally needed on thin gauge.
Can 1.4376 be formed, bent or molded?
Excellent deep-drawing and roll-forming, but higher yield and work-hardening rate than 304 means more press force, extra springback compensation and interstage annealing on severe draws.
What surface finishes work on 1.4376?
Pickle and passivate after welding; takes BA, No.4 brushed and mirror polish well, and accepts PVD colour coating — do not anodise.
1.4376 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C | ≤ 0.1 | 0.06 |
| Si | ≤ 1 | 0.5 |
| Mn | 5.5 – 7.5 | 6.5 |
| P | ≤ 0.05 | 0.03 |
| S | ≤ 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Cr | 17.5 – 19.5 | 18.5 |
| Ni | 2.5 – 3.5 | 3 |
| Nnitrogen strengthened | 0.15 – 0.25 | 0.2 |
| Fe | balance | — |
1.4376-CD — frequently asked
What is 1.4376-CD used for?
1.4376-CD is typically used for decorative panels, consumer goods, light structural parts and tubing. In short: lowest-nickel austenitic option; indoor decorative grade; formable, low corrosion margin.
What is the yield strength of 1.4376-CD?
1.4376-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 11 listed tempers.
Is 1.4376-CD easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (40/100, better than 72% of stainless steel grades). Gummy and strongly work-hardening — use rigid setups, sharp positive-rake carbide, heavy positive feed, no dwell, and generous flood coolant.
Can 1.4376-CD be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (70/100). Readily welded by GTAW/GMAW/resistance methods with 308L or over-alloyed 307/309L filler; keep heat input low and avoid preheat, no post-weld anneal normally needed on thin gauge.
What surface finishes work on 1.4376-CD?
Pickle and passivate after welding; takes BA, No.4 brushed and mirror polish well, and accepts PVD colour coating — do not anodise.
Can 1.4376-CD be formed, bent or molded?
Excellent deep-drawing and roll-forming, but higher yield and work-hardening rate than 304 means more press force, extra springback compensation and interstage annealing on severe draws.
What is the maximum service temperature of 1.4376-CD?
1.4376-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 1.4376 Annealed and 1.4376-C1300?
Annealed is the default condition — standard stock condition for sheet, coil and welded tube — best formability and corrosion resistance. C1300: maximum-strength cold-rolled strip for spring, clamp and tension-band applications. Yield strength is 400 MPa in Annealed versus 1,100 MPa in C1300.
Sources
- EN 10088-2 Stainless steels — Technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate and strip — CEN (2014)
- EN 10088-1 Stainless steels — List of stainless steels — CEN (2014)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 1: Properties and Selection — Irons, Steels and High-Performance Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- Low-nickel Cr-Mn austenitic stainless strip datasheets (200-series / 201LN class) — Outokumpu / Aperam (2022)
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.