Steel 1.2601 Annealed vs 1.2601 Q&T 58-60 HRC
Steel · 1.2601 temper comparison
1.2601 Annealed and 1.2601 Q&T 58-60 HRC are two conditions of the same steel grade, 1.2601: Annealed versus Q&T 58-60 HRC (hardened ~960 °C, tempered ~200–250 °C). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.2601 Q&T 58-60 HRC is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 2,100 MPa (305 ksi) against 800 MPa (116 ksi) for 1.2601 Annealed, about 163% more. In exchange, 1.2601 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 12% versus 0.5% for 1.2601 Q&T 58-60 HRC, and 1.2601 Q&T 58-60 HRC is harder (59 HRC vs 20 HRC). On the shop floor, 1.2601 Annealed machines more easily (poor vs not recommended).
1.2601 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
1.2601 Q&T 58-60 HRCChoose it when strength drives the design.
1.2601 Annealed vs 1.2601 Q&T 58-60 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.
1.2601 Annealed1.2601 Q&T 58-60 HRC
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Compressive 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 165 GPa23.9 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Yield Strength (0.2% offset) 500 MPa72.5 ksi · Reduction in Area 20% · Shear Strength 500 MPa72.5 ksi · Hardness, Brinell 230 HB · Hardness, Rockwell B 98 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.7 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,260°C2,300 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,400°C2,552 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 20 W/m·K11.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10.8 µm/m·K6 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °F · Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.9 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m23.6 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 25 / 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 12 / 100 · Formability (cold) 15 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 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 65 L/kg7.8 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.
1.2601 Annealed vs 1.2601 Q&T 58-60 HRC — frequently asked
Is 1.2601 Q&T 58-60 HRC stronger than 1.2601 Annealed?
Yes. 1.2601 Q&T 58-60 HRC has a typical tensile strength of 2,100 MPa (305 ksi) against 800 MPa (116 ksi) for 1.2601 Annealed — about 163% more.
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or Q&T 58-60 HRC?
Annealed is the default 1.2601 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, 1.2601 Annealed or 1.2601 Q&T 58-60 HRC?
1.2601 Annealed. Its machinability rates poor (32/100) against not recommended (6/100) for 1.2601 Q&T 58-60 HRC.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.2601 Annealed and 1.2601 Q&T 58-60 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.