Steel 10B22-CD vs 10B22-N
Steel · 10B22 temper comparison
10B22-CD and 10B22-N are two conditions of the same steel grade, 10B22: CD (cold drawn) versus N (normalized). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 10B22-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 525 MPa (76.1 ksi) against 345 MPa (50 ksi) for 10B22-N, about 52% more; tensile strength follows at 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 510 MPa (74 ksi). In exchange, 10B22-N is the more ductile: elongation 26% versus 13% for 10B22-CD, and 10B22-CD is harder (180 HB vs 150 HB). 10B22-N runs hotter in service (400°C vs 350°C continuous).
10B22-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
10B22-NChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
10B22-CD vs 10B22-N: 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
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
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
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.85 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.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 470 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 · Min Service Temperature -30°C-22 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.6 V · Corrosion Resistance 10 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 65% · Weldability 72 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 65 / 100 · Polishability 50 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 25 MJ/kg10,748 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 1.9 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 40 L/kg4.8 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.
10B22-CD vs 10B22-N — frequently asked
Is 10B22-CD stronger than 10B22-N?
Yes. 10B22-CD has a typical yield strength of 525 MPa (76.1 ksi) against 345 MPa (50 ksi) for 10B22-N — about 52% more. Tensile strength is 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 510 MPa (74 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CD or N?
CD is the default 10B22 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.
When should I choose 10B22-CD over 10B22-N?
Pick 10B22-CD when strength drives the design. Pick 10B22-N when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 10B22-CD and 10B22-N 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.