Steel 1.2311 Annealed vs 1.2311 Prehard
Steel · 1.2311 temper comparison
1.2311 Annealed and 1.2311 Prehard are two conditions of the same steel grade, 1.2311: Annealed versus Prehard (pre-hardened). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.2311 Prehard is the stronger of the two: yield strength 860 MPa (125 ksi) against 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) for 1.2311 Annealed, about 72% more; tensile strength follows at 1,030 MPa (149 ksi) vs 760 MPa (110 ksi). In exchange, 1.2311 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 14% for 1.2311 Prehard, and 1.2311 Prehard is harder (300 HB vs 220 HB). On the shop floor, 1.2311 Annealed machines more easily (good vs fair).
1.2311 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
1.2311 PrehardChoose it when strength drives the design.
1.2311 Annealed vs 1.2311 Prehard: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all 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 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
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 205 GPa29.7 Msi · Shear Modulus 80 GPa11.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Reduction in Area 50% · Compressive Strength 880 MPa128 ksi · Shear Strength 620 MPa89.9 ksi · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 80 MPa·√m72.8 ksi·√in
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.85 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.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 34 W/m·K19.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12.4 µm/m·K6.9 µin/in·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 350°C662 °F · Min Service Temperature -20°C-4 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 7.8 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 2.2×10⁻⁷ Ω·m8.66 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.6 V · Corrosion Resistance 12 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Same in both: Weldability 50 / 100 · Formability (cold) 30 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 35 / 100 · Polishability 65 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 34 MJ/kg14,617 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.4 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 65 L/kg7.8 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every steel grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
1.2311 Annealed vs 1.2311 Prehard — frequently asked
Is 1.2311 Prehard stronger than 1.2311 Annealed?
Yes. 1.2311 Prehard has a typical yield strength of 860 MPa (125 ksi) against 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) for 1.2311 Annealed — about 72% more. Tensile strength is 1,030 MPa (149 ksi) vs 760 MPa (110 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or Prehard?
Annealed is the default 1.2311 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, 1.2311 Annealed or 1.2311 Prehard?
1.2311 Annealed. Its machinability rates good (60/100) against fair (50/100) for 1.2311 Prehard.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.2311 Annealed and 1.2311 Prehard 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.