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Stainless Steel S44627 Cold Drawn

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UNS S44627 · ASTM XM-27

Choose for higher strength, tighter tolerance and better chip control in screw-machine parts.

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Values for the Cold Drawn condition

Other S44627 tempers and conditions

S44627 is listed in 4 conditions; see the grade overview at S44627.

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Condition · open for datasheetBest forYield MPaTensile MPaElong. %HardnessConductivity
AnnealedDefault
mill annealed sheet/strip/plate (ASTM A240)
Standard stocked condition for heat-exchanger and vessel plate/sheet; maximum corrosion resistance and ductility.34549030160 HB—
autogenous GTAW joint, no post-weld anneal
Reference condition for fabricated joints: corrosion resistance is retained if shielding is clean, but weld-zone toughness and ductility drop sharply.35049012175 HB2.9 % IACS
2B/BA cold rolled sheet and strip
Thin gauge for tubing stock, formed parts and linings where surface finish matters.35550030165 HB2.9 % IACS
Cold DrawnThis page
cold drawn / cold finished bar
Choose for higher strength, tighter tolerance and better chip control in screw-machine parts.5206201518 HRC2.9 % IACS

What is S44627 Cold Drawn?

S44627 Cold Drawn is S44627 supplied in the Cold Drawn condition — choose for higher strength, tighter tolerance and better chip control in screw-machine parts. S44627 Cold Drawn has a yield strength of 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) and a tensile strength of 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) — stronger than 79% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 15% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi). S44627 Cold Drawn has a density of 7.67 g/cm³ (0.277 lb/in³), lighter than 95% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,450°C (2,642 °F). Annealed is the default condition FabDigit quotes; Cold Drawn is available on request or by drawing note.

Advantages

  • Easy to machine — 48/100, better than 88% of stainless steel grades
  • High electrical conductivity — 2.9 % IACS, better than 87% of stainless steel grades
  • Good corrosion resistance — 76/100, better than 80% of stainless steel grades
  • High strength — 520 MPa (75.4 ksi), better than 79% of stainless steel grades
  • Low embodied carbon — 3.8 kg CO₂/kg, better than 77% of stainless steel grades

Limitations

  • Limited ductility — 15%, worse than 89% of stainless steel grades
  • Limited service temperature — 315°C (599 °F), worse than 85% of stainless steel grades

S44627 Cold Drawn properties

Typical room-temperature values for S44627 Cold Drawn; 22 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are S44627 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among stainless steel grades.

Physical3

S44627 Cold Drawn has a density of 7.67 g/cm³ (0.277 lb/in³), lighter than 95% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,450°C (2,642 °F).

Density7.67 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³
Melting Point (Solidus)1,450°C2,642 °F
Liquidus Temperature1,510°C2,750 °F

Mechanical15

S44627 Cold Drawn has a yield strength of 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) and a tensile strength of 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) — stronger than 79% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 15% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi).

Elastic (Young's) Modulus200 GPa29 Msi
Shear Modulus77 GPa11.2 Msi
Bulk Modulus160 GPa23.2 Msi
Poisson's Ratio0.3
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)620 MPa89.9 ksi
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)520 MPa75.4 ksi
Elongation at Break15%
Reduction in Area45%
Compressive Strength520 MPa75.4 ksi
Shear Strength370 MPa53.7 ksi
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)280 MPa40.6 ksi
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)20 J14.8 ft·lbf
Hardness, Brinell220 HB
Hardness, Rockwell B98 HRB
Hardness, Vickers230 HV

Thermal6

S44627 Cold Drawn is rated for continuous service to 315°C (599 °F). It conducts heat at 17.5 W/m·K (10.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 72% of stainless steel grades. Thermal expansion is 9.9 µm/m·K (5.5 µin/in·°F).

Thermal Conductivity17.5 W/m·K10.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F
Specific Heat Capacity420 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)9.9 µm/m·K5.5 µin/in·°F
Latent Heat of Fusion260 J/g112 BTU/lb
Max Service Temperature (continuous)315°C599 °F
Min Service Temperature-30°C-22 °F

Electrical3

S44627 Cold Drawn conducts electricity at 2.9 % IACS, better than 87% of stainless steel grades.

Electrical Conductivity2.9 % IACS
Electrical Resistivity6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m23.6 µΩ·in
Magnetic Responseferromagnetic

Chemical & Environmental3

Corrosion resistance is very good (76/100), better than 80% of stainless steel grades.

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)-0.1 V
Corrosion ResistanceVery good76/100
Chemical Resistance SummaryOutstanding against chloride pitting/crevice attack and chloride SCC (essentially immune); very good in nitric, organic and many acetic/formic acid services and in caustic; attacked by hot reducing acids (HCl, strong H2SO4) and by fluorides.

Sustainability4

Producing a kilogram of S44627 Cold Drawn takes about 52 MJ of energy and emits 3.8 kg of CO₂ — less than 76% of stainless steel grades. Typical recycled content is 55%.

Embodied Energy (primary production)52 MJ/kg22,356 BTU/lb
Embodied Carbon (primary production)3.8 kg CO₂/kg
Embodied Water120 L/kg14.4 gal/lb
Typical Recycled Content55%

Manufacturability7

S44627 Cold Drawn's machinability is fair (48/100, better than 88% of stainless steel grades); weldability good (55/100); formability fair (35/100).

MachinabilityFair48/100
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)55%
WeldabilityGood55/100
Formability (cold)Fair35/100
Brazeability / SolderabilityGood60/100
PolishabilityVery good70/100
Anodizing Responsen/a — stainless steel is not anodized; passivation per ASTM A967 is the standard surface treatment

Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.

Working with S44627 Cold Drawn

Is S44627 easy to machine?

Machines like 26Cr ferritic stainless — gummy and abrasive at ~50 % of 1212; use rigid setups, sharp positive-rake carbide, heavy feeds and flood coolant to avoid work hardening.

Can S44627 be welded?

Autogenous GTAW or matching high-purity filler with ultra-clean argon (backing gas mandatory); any carbon, nitrogen or oxygen pickup destroys weld ductility and corrosion resistance — keep heat input low and interpass cool.

Can S44627 be formed, bent or molded?

Cold forms and deep draws reasonably in thin gauge; avoid tight bends in heavy plate and warm-form (150–250 °C) thick sections because of the near-room-temperature ductile-brittle transition.

What surface finishes work on S44627?

Pickle and passivate per ASTM A967 after hot work or welding; polishes to a bright finish, not anodizable, and paints/plates only with standard stainless surface preparation.

S44627 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.

ElementSpec limit (wt %)Nominal
CC+N ≤ 0.025 %≤ 0.010.01
Mn≤ 0.40.2
Si≤ 0.40.2
P≤ 0.020.01
S≤ 0.020.01
Cr25 – 27.526
Mo0.75 – 1.51
Ni≤ 0.50.15
Cu≤ 0.20.05
N≤ 0.020.01
Nbcolumbium stabilizer, ≥ 8×(C+N)0.05 – 0.20.1
Febalance—

S44627 Cold Drawn — frequently asked

What is S44627 Cold Drawn used for?

S44627 Cold Drawn is typically used for seawater heat exchangers, pulp/paper bleach plant equipment and chemical process piping. In short: high-purity 26Cr-1Mo ferritic; welds without sensitization; chloride SCC resistant.

What is the yield strength of S44627 Cold Drawn?

S44627 Cold Drawn has a typical yield strength of 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) and a tensile strength of 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) — stronger than 79% of stainless steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 4 listed tempers.

Is S44627 Cold Drawn easy to machine?

Reasonably — machinability is rated fair (48/100, better than 88% of stainless steel grades). Machines like 26Cr ferritic stainless — gummy and abrasive at ~50 % of 1212; use rigid setups, sharp positive-rake carbide, heavy feeds and flood coolant to avoid work hardening.

Can S44627 Cold Drawn be welded?

Yes — weldability is rated good (55/100). Autogenous GTAW or matching high-purity filler with ultra-clean argon (backing gas mandatory); any carbon, nitrogen or oxygen pickup destroys weld ductility and corrosion resistance — keep heat input low and interpass cool.

What surface finishes work on S44627 Cold Drawn?

Pickle and passivate per ASTM A967 after hot work or welding; polishes to a bright finish, not anodizable, and paints/plates only with standard stainless surface preparation.

Can S44627 Cold Drawn be formed, bent or molded?

Cold forms and deep draws reasonably in thin gauge; avoid tight bends in heavy plate and warm-form (150–250 °C) thick sections because of the near-room-temperature ductile-brittle transition.

What is the maximum service temperature of S44627 Cold Drawn?

S44627 Cold Drawn 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.

Sources

  1. ASTM A240/A240M — Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip — ASTM International (2023)
  2. ASTM A268/A268M — Seamless and Welded Ferritic Stainless Steel Tubing — ASTM International (2022)
  3. ASTM A176 / A276 / A479 — Stainless Steel Bar, Shapes and Strip — ASTM International (2022)
  4. ASM Handbook Vol. 1: Properties and Selection — Irons, Steels, and High-Performance Alloys — ASM International (1990)
  5. ASM Handbook Vol. 13B: Corrosion — Materials — ASM International (2005)
  6. E-BRITE 26-1 (UNS S44627) alloy datasheet — ATI / Allegheny Technologies (2014)

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.