Steel 1.2343 Annealed vs 1.2343 Q&T 44-46 HRC
Steel · 1.2343 temper comparison
1.2343 Annealed and 1.2343 Q&T 44-46 HRC are two conditions of the same steel grade, 1.2343: Annealed versus Q&T 44-46 HRC (hardened and double tempered ~590–605 °C). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.2343 Q&T 44-46 HRC is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,270 MPa (184 ksi) against 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) for 1.2343 Annealed, about 154% more; tensile strength follows at 1,500 MPa (218 ksi) vs 800 MPa (116 ksi). In exchange, 1.2343 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 16% versus 11% for 1.2343 Q&T 44-46 HRC, and 1.2343 Q&T 44-46 HRC is harder (45 HRC vs 15 HRC). 1.2343 Q&T 44-46 HRC runs hotter in service (540°C vs 400°C continuous). On the shop floor, 1.2343 Annealed machines more easily (fair vs poor).
1.2343 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
1.2343 Q&T 44-46 HRCChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
1.2343 Annealed vs 1.2343 Q&T 44-46 HRC: 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.
1.2343 Annealed1.2343 Q&T 44-46 HRC
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 210 GPa30.5 Msi · Shear Modulus 81 GPa11.7 Msi · Bulk Modulus 170 GPa24.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Compressive Strength 520 MPa75.4 ksi · Hardness, Brinell 205 HB · Hardness, Rockwell B 94 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.8 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,420°C2,588 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,470°C2,678 °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) 11.9 µm/m·K6.6 µin/in·°F · Min Service Temperature -20°C-4 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 3.3 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 5.2×10⁻⁷ Ω·m20.5 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.6 V · Corrosion Resistance 18 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 45% · Weldability 45 / 100 · Formability (cold) 30 / 100 · Castability 30 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 34 MJ/kg14,617 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 60 L/kg7.2 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 40%
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.
1.2343 Annealed vs 1.2343 Q&T 44-46 HRC — frequently asked
Is 1.2343 Q&T 44-46 HRC stronger than 1.2343 Annealed?
Yes. 1.2343 Q&T 44-46 HRC has a typical yield strength of 1,270 MPa (184 ksi) against 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) for 1.2343 Annealed — about 154% more. Tensile strength is 1,500 MPa (218 ksi) vs 800 MPa (116 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or Q&T 44-46 HRC?
Annealed is the default 1.2343 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, 1.2343 Annealed or 1.2343 Q&T 44-46 HRC?
1.2343 Annealed. Its machinability rates fair (45/100) against poor (22/100) for 1.2343 Q&T 44-46 HRC.
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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.2343 Annealed and 1.2343 Q&T 44-46 HRC 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.