Stainless Steel 1.4615 Annealed
Temper · default condition
EN 1.4615
Standard stocked condition for deep drawing, stamping, tube making and decorative sheet.
Values for the Annealed condition
Other 1.4615 tempers and conditions
1.4615 is listed in 7 conditions; see the grade overview at 1.4615.
Compare all 7 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AnnealedDefaultThis page Annealed (2B / 2D cold-rolled sheet, softened) | Standard stocked condition for deep drawing, stamping, tube making and decorative sheet. | 330 | 700 | 50 | 200 HB | — |
Quarter hard | Light cold work for stiffer panels and formed sections still needing moderate bending. | 580 | 900 | 22 | 250 HB | 2.4 % IACS |
Cold drawn | Cold-drawn bar and wire for fasteners, mesh and turned parts where higher strength and better machining chips are wanted. | 650 | 900 | 20 | 28 HRC | 2.4 % IACS |
Half hard | Standard strength temper for clamps, brackets, strapping and roll-formed profiles. | 820 | 1,080 | 12 | 32 HRC | 2.4 % IACS |
Three-quarter hard | High-strength strip for lightly formed, load-bearing clips and springs of low duty. | 1,000 | 1,250 | 9 | 37 HRC | 2.4 % IACS |
Full hard | Maximum-strength flat product for spring clips, shims and flat stock with no forming beyond simple bends. | 1,050 | 1,320 | 6 | 40 HRC | 2.4 % IACS |
Spring hard | Heavily drawn wire for low-cost springs, filters and mesh in dry indoor service. | 1,350 | 1,600 | 3 | 46 HRC | 2.4 % IACS |
What is 1.4615 Annealed?
1.4615 Annealed is 1.4615 in the Annealed temper — standard stocked condition for deep drawing, stamping, tube making and decorative sheet. 1.4615 Annealed has a yield strength of 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) — weaker than 57% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 50% and the elastic modulus is 197 GPa (28.6 Msi). 1.4615 Annealed 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).
Advantages
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 50%, better than 90% of stainless steel grades
- Forms and bends easily — 78/100, better than 90% of stainless steel grades
- Low embodied carbon — 3.6 kg CO₂/kg, better than 83% of stainless steel grades
Limitations
- Needs corrosion protection — 45/100, worse than 85% of stainless steel grades
1.4615 Annealed properties
Typical room-temperature values for 1.4615 Annealed; 12 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are 1.4615 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among stainless steel grades.
Physical3
1.4615 Annealed 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
1.4615 Annealed has a yield strength of 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) — weaker than 57% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 50% and the elastic modulus is 197 GPa (28.6 Msi).
Thermal6
1.4615 Annealed is rated for continuous service to 700°C (1,292 °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
1.4615 Annealed conducts electricity at 2.4 % IACS, better than 67% of stainless steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is fair (45/100), worse than 85% of stainless steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 1.4615 Annealed takes about 46 MJ of energy and emits 3.6 kg of CO₂ — less than 88% of stainless steel grades. Typical recycled content is 65%.
Manufacturability7
1.4615 Annealed's machinability is poor (34/100, worse than 55% of stainless steel grades); weldability good (60/100); formability very good (78/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with 1.4615 Annealed
Is 1.4615 easy to machine?
Gummy and strongly work-hardening — use rigid setups, positive-rake carbide, heavy feeds, low-to-moderate speed and flood coolant; expect ~40 % of 1212 free-cutting rate.
Can 1.4615 be welded?
Weldable by GTAW/GMAW/resistance welding with 308L/307 (Cr-Mn) type filler, no preheat, low heat input and no post-weld heat treatment; higher N and Cu raise hot-crack and heat-tint sensitivity, so pickle or passivate welds.
Can 1.4615 be formed, bent or molded?
Excellent deep-drawing and stamping behaviour thanks to Cu; springback and press loads are higher than 304, and heavy cold work induces magnetic deformation martensite — interstage annealing helps on severe draws.
What surface finishes work on 1.4615?
Takes BA, No.4 brushed and mirror-polished finishes and PVD coating well; not anodisable — passivate after machining/welding and avoid chloride-containing cleaners to prevent pitting.
1.4615 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CX3 designation: low carbon | ≤ 0.05 | 0.03 |
| Si | ≤ 1 | 0.5 |
| Mnpartial Ni replacement, austenite stabiliser | 7 – 9.5 | 8 |
| P | ≤ 0.05 | 0.03 |
| S | ≤ 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Cr | 14 – 16 | 15 |
| Ni | 4 – 6 | 5 |
| Cuimproves cold formability, lowers work-hardening rate | 2 – 3.5 | 3 |
| N | ≤ 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Fe | balance | — |
1.4615 Annealed — frequently asked
What is 1.4615 Annealed used for?
1.4615 Annealed is typically used for decorative trim, appliance parts and low-load structural components. In short: cost-reduced 304 substitute; deep-draw 200-series grade; low-nickel decorative stainless.
What is the yield strength of 1.4615 Annealed?
1.4615 Annealed has a typical yield strength of 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) — weaker than 57% of stainless steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 7 listed tempers.
Is 1.4615 Annealed easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (34/100, worse than 55% of stainless steel grades). Gummy and strongly work-hardening — use rigid setups, positive-rake carbide, heavy feeds, low-to-moderate speed and flood coolant; expect ~40 % of 1212 free-cutting rate.
Can 1.4615 Annealed be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated good (60/100). Weldable by GTAW/GMAW/resistance welding with 308L/307 (Cr-Mn) type filler, no preheat, low heat input and no post-weld heat treatment; higher N and Cu raise hot-crack and heat-tint sensitivity, so pickle or passivate welds.
What surface finishes work on 1.4615 Annealed?
Takes BA, No.4 brushed and mirror-polished finishes and PVD coating well; not anodisable — passivate after machining/welding and avoid chloride-containing cleaners to prevent pitting.
Can 1.4615 Annealed be formed, bent or molded?
Excellent deep-drawing and stamping behaviour thanks to Cu; springback and press loads are higher than 304, and heavy cold work induces magnetic deformation martensite — interstage annealing helps on severe draws.
What is the maximum service temperature of 1.4615 Annealed?
1.4615 Annealed is rated for continuous use to about 700°C (1,292 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between 1.4615 Annealed and 1.4615 Spring?
Annealed is the default condition — standard stocked condition for deep drawing, stamping, tube making and decorative sheet. Spring: heavily drawn wire for low-cost springs, filters and mesh in dry indoor service. Yield strength is 330 MPa in Annealed versus 1,350 MPa in Spring.
Sources
- EN 10088-1/-2 Stainless steels — list of grades and technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate/strip — CEN (2014)
- ASTM A666 Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate and Flat Bar (Type 201/S20100) — ASTM (2015)
- 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)
- Low-nickel Cr-Mn-Ni-Cu austenitic stainless strip datasheets (Outokumpu / Chinese mills) — various producers (2023)
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.