Refractory Metal T-222-ANN vs T-222 ANN+AGE
Refractory Metal · T-222 temper comparison
T-222-ANN and T-222 ANN+AGE are two conditions of the same refractory metal grade, T-222: ANN (annealed) versus ANN+AGE (annealed + carbide aged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. T-222 ANN+AGE is the stronger of the two: yield strength 540 MPa (78.3 ksi) against 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) for T-222-ANN, about 15% more; tensile strength follows at 660 MPa (95.7 ksi) vs 600 MPa (87 ksi). In exchange, T-222-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 22% versus 18% for T-222 ANN+AGE, and T-222 ANN+AGE is harder (270 HB vs 250 HB). On the shop floor, T-222-ANN welds better (65 vs 55 out of 100).
T-222-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
T-222 ANN+AGEChoose it when strength drives the design.
T-222-ANN vs T-222 ANN+AGE: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all refractory metal grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all refractory metal grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 75 GPa10.9 Msi · Bulk Modulus 195 GPa28.3 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 16.9 g/cm³0.61 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 3,030°C5,486 °F · Liquidus Temperature 3,080°C5,576 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 140 J/kg·K0.03 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 6.5 µm/m·K3.6 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 175 J/g75.2 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -269°C-452 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 4,400 MJ/kg1,891,661 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 265 kg CO₂/kg · Typical Recycled Content 20%
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every refractory metal grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
T-222-ANN vs T-222 ANN+AGE — frequently asked
Is T-222 ANN+AGE stronger than T-222-ANN?
Yes. T-222 ANN+AGE has a typical yield strength of 540 MPa (78.3 ksi) against 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) for T-222-ANN — about 15% more. Tensile strength is 660 MPa (95.7 ksi) vs 600 MPa (87 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, ANN or ANN+AGE?
ANN is the default T-222 condition in the FabDigit quote flow. The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.
Which welds better, T-222-ANN or T-222 ANN+AGE?
T-222-ANN. Its weldability rates good (65/100) against good (55/100) for T-222 ANN+AGE.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in T-222-ANN and T-222 ANN+AGE side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.