Stainless Steel 1.4595
EN 1.4595
1.4595 (X1CrNb15) is an ultra-low-carbon, niobium-stabilized 15% Cr ferritic stainless steel supplied mainly as 2B, 2R and 1D sheet plus C700 and full-hard cold-rolled tempers.
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1.4595 tempers and conditions
1.4595 is supplied in 2 conditions, soft to hard.
Compare all 2 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cold worked strip, Rm ≥ 700 MPa | Cold-rolled temper strip when spring-back/stiffness or higher strength is needed and forming is limited. | 620 | 730 | 8 | 21 HRC | 2.9 % IACS |
Full hard | Maximum strength/flatness for flat blanked parts with minimal bending; anneal after forming if ductility is required. | 720 | 820 | 3 | 25 HRC | 2.8 % IACS |
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways 1.4595 is supplied — form, process route, surface or paperwork — without a datasheet of their own. The property values above apply.
| Option | What it is | Type |
|---|---|---|
1D | Hot rolled, annealed, pickled | Surface finish |
2BDefault | Cold rolled, annealed, pickled, skin-passed | Surface finish |
2R | 2R | Surface finish |
What is 1.4595?
1.4595 (X1CrNb15) is an ultra-low-carbon, niobium-stabilized 15% Cr ferritic stainless steel supplied mainly as 2B, 2R and 1D sheet plus C700 and full-hard cold-rolled tempers. It is chosen for formed and welded sheet parts in mild service, combining a formability score of 75 and weldability score of 80 with annealed values of 260 MPa yield, 450 MPa tensile, 30% elongation, 150 HB and service to 750 °C. Corrosion resistance is limited (score 45) and machinability is moderate (55), so move to 1.4520 (439) or 304 for wetter or chloride-bearing environments. 1.4595 has a density of 7.7 g/cm³ (0.278 lb/in³), lighter than 83% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,450°C (2,642 °F). 1.4595 has a yield strength of 260 MPa (37.7 ksi) and a tensile strength of 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) — weaker than 84% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 30% and the elastic modulus is 220 GPa (31.9 Msi).
What is 1.4595 used for?
- automotive trim
- washing machine drums
- kitchenware
- decorative panels
Advantages
- Easy to machine — 55/100, better than 94% of stainless steel grades
- Conducts heat well — 25 W/m·K (14.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 93% of stainless steel grades
- Low embodied carbon — 3.4 kg CO₂/kg, better than 91% of stainless steel grades
- High electrical conductivity — 2.9 % IACS, better than 87% of stainless steel grades
- Forms and bends easily — 75/100, better than 87% of stainless steel grades
Limitations
- Needs corrosion protection — 45/100, worse than 85% of stainless steel grades
- Low strength — 260 MPa (37.7 ksi), worse than 84% of stainless steel grades
1.4595 properties
Typical room-temperature values; bars are the position among stainless steel grades.
Physical3
1.4595 has a density of 7.7 g/cm³ (0.278 lb/in³), lighter than 83% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,450°C (2,642 °F).
Mechanical14
1.4595 has a yield strength of 260 MPa (37.7 ksi) and a tensile strength of 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) — weaker than 84% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 30% and the elastic modulus is 220 GPa (31.9 Msi).
Thermal6
1.4595 is rated for continuous service to 750°C (1,382 °F). It conducts heat at 25 W/m·K (14.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 93% of stainless steel grades. Thermal expansion is 10 µm/m·K (5.56 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
1.4595 conducts electricity at 2.9 % IACS, better than 87% of stainless steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is fair (45/100), worse than 85% of stainless steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 1.4595 takes about 46 MJ of energy and emits 3.4 kg of CO₂ — less than 88% of stainless steel grades. Typical recycled content is 60%.
Manufacturability7
1.4595's machinability is good (55/100, better than 94% of stainless steel grades); weldability very good (80/100); formability very good (75/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the stainless steel family
Yield strength against density for every stainless steel grade FabDigit runs. 1.4595 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with 1.4595
Is 1.4595 easy to machine?
Machines like 430/439 — use rigid setups, sharp positive-rake carbide, moderate speed and heavy feed to avoid work-hardened glaze and built-up edge.
Can 1.4595 be welded?
Excellent for a ferritic: Nb stabilization plus ultra-low C+N avoids sensitization; use low heat input, minimal interpass, 309L/430Nb or matching filler, no post-weld anneal normally required.
Can 1.4595 be formed, bent or molded?
Good deep-drawing and bending in 2B/2R condition; watch ridging/roping and drawing-direction anisotropy, and avoid severe stretch forming (lower n-value than austenitics).
1.4595 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cultra-low carbon | ≤ 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Si | ≤ 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Mn | ≤ 0.5 | 0.3 |
| P | ≤ 0.04 | 0.03 |
| S | ≤ 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Cr | 14 – 16 | 15 |
| Nbstabilizer, typically ≥ 12×(C+N) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 0.4 |
| N | ≤ 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Niresidual | ≤ 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Fe | balance |
What surface finishes work on 1.4595?
Passivate or electropolish after fabrication; takes BA/No.4 finishes and PVD/paint well — never anodize.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on stainless steel parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Passivation
Organic Coating
Thermal Spray
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Stainless Steel 1.4595 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- EN / DIN / Werkstoff-Nr.
- X1CrNb15
How much does 1.4595 cost?
1.4595 is a standard-cost stainless steel ($$), cheaper than about 71% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
1.4595 — frequently asked
What is 1.4595 used for?
1.4595 is typically used for automotive trim, washing machine drums, kitchenware and decorative panels. In short: highly weldable 15Cr ferritic; low-cost formable sheet; mild-service corrosion only.
What is the yield strength of 1.4595?
1.4595 has a typical yield strength of 260 MPa (37.7 ksi) and a tensile strength of 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) — weaker than 84% of stainless steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 2 listed tempers.
Is 1.4595 easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (55/100, better than 94% of stainless steel grades). Machines like 430/439 — use rigid setups, sharp positive-rake carbide, moderate speed and heavy feed to avoid work-hardened glaze and built-up edge.
Can 1.4595 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (80/100). Excellent for a ferritic: Nb stabilization plus ultra-low C+N avoids sensitization; use low heat input, minimal interpass, 309L/430Nb or matching filler, no post-weld anneal normally required.
What surface finishes work on 1.4595?
Passivate or electropolish after fabrication; takes BA/No.4 finishes and PVD/paint well — never anodize.
Can 1.4595 be formed, bent or molded?
Good deep-drawing and bending in 2B/2R condition; watch ridging/roping and drawing-direction anisotropy, and avoid severe stretch forming (lower n-value than austenitics).
What is the maximum service temperature of 1.4595?
1.4595 is rated for continuous use to about 750°C (1,382 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
How much does 1.4595 cost?
1.4595 is a standard-cost stainless steel ($$), cheaper than about 71% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- EN 10088-1/-2 Stainless steels — list of grades and technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate — CEN (2014)
- ASM Handbook Vol.1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels, and High-Performance Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol.13B — Corrosion: Materials — ASM International (2005)
- Stabilized ferritic stainless steel sheet datasheets (Outokumpu / Aperam) — Outokumpu / Aperam (2020)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.