Stainless Steel 8Cr13MoV-CR vs 8Cr13MoV QT52-55HRC
Stainless Steel · 8Cr13MoV temper comparison
8Cr13MoV-CR and 8Cr13MoV QT52-55HRC are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 8Cr13MoV: CR (cold rolled) versus QT52-55HRC. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 8Cr13MoV QT52-55HRC is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,450 MPa (210 ksi) against 750 MPa (109 ksi) for 8Cr13MoV-CR, about 93% more; tensile strength follows at 1,750 MPa (254 ksi) vs 950 MPa (138 ksi). In exchange, 8Cr13MoV-CR is the more ductile: elongation 8% versus 4% for 8Cr13MoV QT52-55HRC, and 8Cr13MoV-CR is harder (285 HB vs 200 HB). 8Cr13MoV-CR runs hotter in service (300°C vs 250°C continuous). On the shop floor, 8Cr13MoV-CR machines more easily (fair vs poor).
8Cr13MoV-CRChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
8Cr13MoV QT52-55HRCChoose it when strength drives the design.
8Cr13MoV-CR vs 8Cr13MoV QT52-55HRC: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all stainless steel 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 stainless steel 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.
8Cr13MoV-CR8Cr13MoV QT52-55HRC
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)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 78 GPa11.3 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 12 J8.9 ft·lbf
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.7 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,420°C2,588 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,490°C2,714 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 24.5 W/m·K14.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10.4 µm/m·K5.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 265 J/g114 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -50°C-58 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 3 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 5.7×10⁻⁷ Ω·m22.4 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.35 V
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 40 / 100 · Polishability 78 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 50 MJ/kg21,496 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 130 L/kg15.6 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 35%
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every stainless steel grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
8Cr13MoV-CR vs 8Cr13MoV QT52-55HRC — frequently asked
Is 8Cr13MoV QT52-55HRC stronger than 8Cr13MoV-CR?
Yes. 8Cr13MoV QT52-55HRC has a typical yield strength of 1,450 MPa (210 ksi) against 750 MPa (109 ksi) for 8Cr13MoV-CR — about 93% more. Tensile strength is 1,750 MPa (254 ksi) vs 950 MPa (138 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CR or QT52-55HRC?
Annealed is the default 8Cr13MoV condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CR nor QT52-55HRC). 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 is easier to machine, 8Cr13MoV-CR or 8Cr13MoV QT52-55HRC?
8Cr13MoV-CR. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (15/100) for 8Cr13MoV QT52-55HRC; for welding the order is 8Cr13MoV QT52-55HRC first (poor, 20/100) then 8Cr13MoV-CR (poor, 15/100).
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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 8Cr13MoV-CR and 8Cr13MoV QT52-55HRC 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.