Stainless Steel 1.4595-FH (Full hard)
Supply condition
EN 1.4595
Maximum strength/flatness for flat blanked parts with minimal bending; anneal after forming if ductility is required.
Values for the FH condition
Other 1.4595 tempers and conditions
1.4595 is listed in 2 conditions; see the grade overview at 1.4595.
- C700
- FH
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 |
FHThis page 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 |
What is 1.4595-FH?
1.4595-FH is 1.4595 supplied in the FH condition — maximum strength/flatness for flat blanked parts with minimal bending; anneal after forming if ductility is required. 1.4595-FH has a yield strength of 720 MPa (104 ksi) and a tensile strength of 820 MPa (119 ksi) — stronger than 93% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 3% and the elastic modulus is 220 GPa (31.9 Msi). 1.4595-FH 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).
Advantages
- Easy to machine — 60/100, better than 98% of stainless steel grades
- High strength — 720 MPa (104 ksi), better than 93% 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 — 2.8 % IACS, better than 79% of stainless steel grades
Limitations
- Limited ductility — 3%, worse than 100% of stainless steel grades
- Limited service temperature — 300°C (572 °F), worse than 90% of stainless steel grades
- Needs corrosion protection — 43/100, worse than 88% of stainless steel grades
- Limited formability — 20/100, worse than 86% of stainless steel grades
1.4595-FH properties
Typical room-temperature values for 1.4595-FH; 23 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are 1.4595 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among stainless steel grades.
Physical3
1.4595-FH 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-FH has a yield strength of 720 MPa (104 ksi) and a tensile strength of 820 MPa (119 ksi) — stronger than 93% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 3% and the elastic modulus is 220 GPa (31.9 Msi).
Thermal6
1.4595-FH is rated for continuous service to 300°C (572 °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-FH conducts electricity at 2.8 % IACS, better than 79% of stainless steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is fair (43/100), worse than 88% of stainless steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 1.4595-FH 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-FH's machinability is good (60/100, better than 98% of stainless steel grades); weldability very good (70/100); formability poor (20/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with 1.4595-FH
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).
What surface finishes work on 1.4595?
Passivate or electropolish after fabrication; takes BA/No.4 finishes and PVD/paint well — never anodize.
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 | — |
1.4595-FH — frequently asked
What is 1.4595-FH used for?
1.4595-FH 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-FH?
1.4595-FH has a typical yield strength of 720 MPa (104 ksi) and a tensile strength of 820 MPa (119 ksi) — stronger than 93% of stainless steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 2 listed tempers.
Is 1.4595-FH easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (60/100, better than 98% 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-FH be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (70/100). 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-FH?
Passivate or electropolish after fabrication; takes BA/No.4 finishes and PVD/paint well — never anodize.
Can 1.4595-FH 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-FH?
1.4595-FH 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.
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. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.