Stainless Steel Almar 362 CD-A
Heat-treated state
UNS S46020
CD-A = cold drawn / cold rolled in annealed temper
Cold-worked mill product used where extra unaged strength or tight bar/strip tolerance is needed before aging.
Values for the CD-A condition
Other Almar 362 tempers and conditions
Almar 362 is listed in 6 conditions; see the grade overview at Almar 362.
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| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Solution annealed | Choose for blanking, deep drawing, cold forming and machining before the single low-temperature aging cycle. | 760 | 965 | 18 | 30 HRC | — |
Aged 565 °C / 4 h | Over-aged temper for maximum toughness, best stress-corrosion behaviour and easiest machining of the aged conditions. | 930 | 1,035 | 18 | 32 HRC | — |
CD-AThis page Cold drawn / cold rolled in annealed temper | Cold-worked mill product used where extra unaged strength or tight bar/strip tolerance is needed before aging. | 965 | 1,105 | 10 | 34 HRC | 2.2 % IACS |
Aged 540 °C / 4 h | Balanced condition when toughness, transverse ductility and moderate strength matter more than peak load capacity. | 1,035 | 1,105 | 17 | 35 HRC | — |
Aged 510 °C / 4 h | Slight strength give-back from H900 for better ductility and notch toughness. | 1,140 | 1,205 | 16 | 38 HRC | — |
H900Default Aged 482 °C (900 °F) for 1 h, peak hardness | Standard peak-strength condition: highest tensile/yield with useful ductility, for springs, shafts and fasteners. | 1,205 | 1,275 | 15 | 40 HRC | — |
What is Almar 362 CD-A?
Almar 362 CD-A is Almar 362 heat treated to CD-A — cold-worked mill product used where extra unaged strength or tight bar/strip tolerance is needed before aging. Almar 362 CD-A has a yield strength of 965 MPa (140 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,105 MPa (160 ksi) — stronger than 98% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 10% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi). Almar 362 CD-A has a density of 7.76 g/cm³ (0.28 lb/in³), lighter than 58% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,400°C (2,552 °F). H900 is the default condition FabDigit quotes; CD-A is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- High strength — 965 MPa (140 ksi), better than 98% of stainless steel grades
Limitations
- Limited ductility — 10%, worse than 98% of stainless steel grades
- Limited service temperature — 315°C (599 °F), worse than 85% of stainless steel grades
- Limited formability — 25/100, worse than 78% of stainless steel grades
Almar 362 CD-A properties
Typical room-temperature values for Almar 362 CD-A; 22 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are Almar 362 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among stainless steel grades.
Physical3
Almar 362 CD-A has a density of 7.76 g/cm³ (0.28 lb/in³), lighter than 58% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,400°C (2,552 °F).
Mechanical16
Almar 362 CD-A has a yield strength of 965 MPa (140 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,105 MPa (160 ksi) — stronger than 98% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 10% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi).
Thermal6
Almar 362 CD-A is rated for continuous service to 315°C (599 °F). It conducts heat at 16.5 W/m·K (9.53 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 70% of stainless steel grades. Thermal expansion is 10.8 µm/m·K (6 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
Almar 362 CD-A conducts electricity at 2.2 % IACS, worse than 61% of stainless steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is fair (53/100), worse than 75% of stainless steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of Almar 362 CD-A takes about 58 MJ of energy and emits 4.6 kg of CO₂ — more than 66% of stainless steel grades. Typical recycled content is 40%.
Manufacturability6
Almar 362 CD-A's machinability is fair (42/100, better than 79% of stainless steel grades); weldability good (60/100); formability poor (25/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with Almar 362 CD-A
Is Almar 362 easy to machine?
Machine in the annealed condition with rigid setups, positive-rake carbide, heavy feeds and flood coolant; expect ~35–45 % of AISI 1212 and account for ~0.05–0.1 % growth on aging.
Can Almar 362 be welded?
GTAW/PAW autogenously or with matching/347 filler; keep heat input low, then re-solution-anneal and age for full properties (a straight age recovers most strength).
Can Almar 362 be formed, bent or molded?
Cold form, bend and deep-draw in the annealed martensitic temper — it is notably more formable than 17-4 PH — then harden with a single low-temperature age with minimal distortion.
What surface finishes work on Almar 362?
Takes a fine mechanical polish and passivates per ASTM A967; avoid hydrogen-charging plating processes in peak-aged tempers or bake at 190 °C after plating.
Almar 362 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clow carbon for toughness and formability | ≤ 0.05 | 0.03 |
| Mn | ≤ 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Si | ≤ 0.3 | 0.2 |
| P | ≤ 0.04 | — |
| S | ≤ 0.03 | — |
| Cr | 14 – 15 | 14.5 |
| Ni | 6 – 7 | 6.5 |
| TiNi3Ti precipitation hardener | 0.55 – 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Fe | balance | — |
Almar 362 CD-A — frequently asked
What is Almar 362 CD-A used for?
Almar 362 CD-A is typically used for fasteners, shafts, cutlery-grade components and industrial hardware. In short: most formable PH stainless; low-nickel 17-4 PH alternative; single-step age hardening.
What is the yield strength of Almar 362 CD-A?
Almar 362 CD-A has a typical yield strength of 965 MPa (140 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,105 MPa (160 ksi) — stronger than 98% of stainless steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 6 listed tempers.
Is Almar 362 CD-A easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (42/100, better than 79% of stainless steel grades). Machine in the annealed condition with rigid setups, positive-rake carbide, heavy feeds and flood coolant; expect ~35–45 % of AISI 1212 and account for ~0.05–0.1 % growth on aging.
Can Almar 362 CD-A be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated good (60/100). GTAW/PAW autogenously or with matching/347 filler; keep heat input low, then re-solution-anneal and age for full properties (a straight age recovers most strength).
What surface finishes work on Almar 362 CD-A?
Takes a fine mechanical polish and passivates per ASTM A967; avoid hydrogen-charging plating processes in peak-aged tempers or bake at 190 °C after plating.
Can Almar 362 CD-A be formed, bent or molded?
Cold form, bend and deep-draw in the annealed martensitic temper — it is notably more formable than 17-4 PH — then harden with a single low-temperature age with minimal distortion.
What is the maximum service temperature of Almar 362 CD-A?
Almar 362 CD-A is rated for continuous use to about 315°C (599 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between Almar 362-H900 and Almar 362-A?
H900 is the default condition — standard peak-strength condition: highest tensile/yield with useful ductility, for springs, shafts and fasteners. A: choose for blanking, deep drawing, cold forming and machining before the single low-temperature aging cycle. Yield strength is 1,205 MPa in H900 versus 760 MPa in A.
Sources
- Almar 362 Stainless (UNS S36200) alloy data — Carpenter Technology (2020)
- 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)
- ASTM A564/A564M — Hot-Rolled and Cold-Finished Age-Hardening Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes — ASTM International (2019)
- SAE/ASTM Unified Numbering System for Metals and Alloys (UNS S36200) — SAE/ASTM (2017)
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.