Stainless Steel L80-13Cr-ANN vs L80-13Cr-QT
Stainless Steel · L80-13Cr temper comparison
L80-13Cr-ANN and L80-13Cr-QT are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, L80-13Cr: ANN (annealed) versus QT (quenched and tempered). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. L80-13Cr-QT is the stronger of the two: yield strength 600 MPa (87 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for L80-13Cr-ANN, about 88% more; tensile strength follows at 700 MPa (102 ksi) vs 520 MPa (75.4 ksi). In exchange, L80-13Cr-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 28% versus 20% for L80-13Cr-QT, and L80-13Cr-QT is harder (230 HB vs 180 HB). On the shop floor, L80-13Cr-ANN machines more easily (52 vs 40 out of 100).
L80-13Cr-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
L80-13Cr-QTChoose it when strength drives the design.
L80-13Cr-ANN vs L80-13Cr-QT: 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.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
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 · Compressive Strength 620 MPa89.9 ksi · Shear Strength 460 MPa66.7 ksi · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 90 MPa·√m81.9 ksi·√in · Hardness, Rockwell C 21 HRC
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.7 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,450°C2,642 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,510°C2,750 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 24.9 W/m·K14.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10.5 µm/m·K5.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 260 J/g112 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 150°C302 °F · Min Service Temperature -20°C-4 °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) -0.3 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Weldability 30 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 45 MJ/kg19,347 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.4 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 80 L/kg9.6 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 40%
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.
L80-13Cr-ANN vs L80-13Cr-QT — frequently asked
Is L80-13Cr-QT stronger than L80-13Cr-ANN?
Yes. L80-13Cr-QT has a typical yield strength of 600 MPa (87 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for L80-13Cr-ANN — about 88% more. Tensile strength is 700 MPa (102 ksi) vs 520 MPa (75.4 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, ANN or QT?
QT is the default L80-13Cr 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 is easier to machine, L80-13Cr-ANN or L80-13Cr-QT?
L80-13Cr-ANN, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 52/100 against 40/100 for L80-13Cr-QT.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in L80-13Cr-ANN and L80-13Cr-QT 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.