Steel 100CrMo7 +A vs 100CrMo7 QT-250C
Steel · 100CrMo7 temper comparison
100CrMo7 +A and 100CrMo7 QT-250C are two conditions of the same steel grade, 100CrMo7: +A (annealed) versus QT-250C (Q&T tempered 230–250 °C). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 100CrMo7 QT-250C is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,750 MPa (254 ksi) against 400 MPa (58 ksi) for 100CrMo7 +A, about 4.4 times as much; tensile strength follows at 2,050 MPa (297 ksi) vs 680 MPa (98.6 ksi). In exchange, 100CrMo7 +A is the more ductile: elongation 22% versus 2% for 100CrMo7 QT-250C, and 100CrMo7 QT-250C is harder (680 HV vs 210 HV). 100CrMo7 +A conducts heat better (43 W/m·K vs 35 W/m·K). On the shop floor, 100CrMo7 +A machines more easily (fair vs not recommended).
100CrMo7 +AChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
100CrMo7 QT-250CChoose it when strength drives the design.
100CrMo7 +A vs 100CrMo7 QT-250C: 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
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 210 GPa30.5 Msi · Shear Modulus 80 GPa11.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.83 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.
Thermal Conductivity
Same in both: 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 · 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 3.8 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 4.5×10⁻⁷ Ω·m17.7 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.6 V · Corrosion Resistance 13 / 100
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 12 / 100 · Castability 30 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 35 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 32 MJ/kg13,758 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.3 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 60 L/kg7.2 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 25%
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.
100CrMo7 +A vs 100CrMo7 QT-250C — frequently asked
Is 100CrMo7 QT-250C stronger than 100CrMo7 +A?
Yes. 100CrMo7 QT-250C has a typical yield strength of 1,750 MPa (254 ksi) against 400 MPa (58 ksi) for 100CrMo7 +A — about 4.4 times as much. Tensile strength is 2,050 MPa (297 ksi) vs 680 MPa (98.6 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, +A or QT-250C?
+AC is the default 100CrMo7 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither +A nor QT-250C). 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, 100CrMo7 +A or 100CrMo7 QT-250C?
100CrMo7 +A. Its machinability rates fair (42/100) against not recommended (9/100) for 100CrMo7 QT-250C.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 100CrMo7 +A and 100CrMo7 QT-250C 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.