Steel 10B22 vs 20MnVB
Steel · grade comparison
Steel 10B22 and 20MnVB are both steel grades. 20MnVB is the stronger of the two: yield strength 950 MPa (138 ksi) against 525 MPa (76.1 ksi) for 10B22, about 81% more; tensile strength follows at 1,150 MPa (167 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi). 20MnVB is harder — 360 HB against 180 HB for 10B22 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. 10B22 runs hotter in service (350°C vs 200°C continuous) and 10B22 conducts heat better (49 W/m·K vs 44 W/m·K). On the shop floor, 10B22 machines more easily (good vs fair), 10B22 welds better (very good vs fair), and 10B22 forms better (excellent vs poor).
10B22Choose it when the part sees heat, or when the part is machined in volume.
20MnVBChoose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
10B22 vs 20MnVB: 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
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
Compressive Strength
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 80 GPa11.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Same in both: Density 7.85 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
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
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Castability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 30%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | 10B22 | 20MnVB |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $ Budget | $ Budget |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 9 finishes: Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Hard Chrome Plating, Manganese Phosphate, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating, Zinc Phosphate.
10B22 vs 20MnVB — frequently asked
Is 20MnVB stronger than 10B22?
Yes. 20MnVB has a typical yield strength of 950 MPa (138 ksi) against 525 MPa (76.1 ksi) for 10B22 — about 81% more. Tensile strength is 1,150 MPa (167 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi).
Which is cheaper, 10B22 or 20MnVB?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($, budget); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, 10B22 or 20MnVB?
10B22. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against fair (38/100) for 20MnVB; for welding the order is 10B22 first (very good, 72/100) then 20MnVB (fair, 35/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 10B22 and 20MnVB 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.