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Steel 11SMnPb30 Annealed vs 11SMnPb30-CR

Steel · 11SMnPb30 temper comparison

11SMnPb30 Annealed and 11SMnPb30-CR are two conditions of the same steel grade, 11SMnPb30: Annealed versus CR (cold rolled). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 11SMnPb30-CR is the stronger of the two: yield strength 410 MPa (59.5 ksi) against 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) for 11SMnPb30 Annealed, about 71% more; tensile strength follows at 540 MPa (78.3 ksi) vs 420 MPa (60.9 ksi). In exchange, 11SMnPb30 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 9% for 11SMnPb30-CR, and 11SMnPb30-CR is harder (165 HB vs 120 HB). On the shop floor, 11SMnPb30-CR machines more easily (95 vs 85 out of 100).

11SMnPb30 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.

11SMnPb30-CRChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.

11SMnPb30 Annealed vs 11SMnPb30-CR: properties

11SMnPb30 Annealed11SMnPb30-CR

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

420 MPa60.9 ksi
540 MPa78.3 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

240 MPa34.8 ksi
410 MPa59.5 ksi

Elongation at Break

25%
9%

Reduction in Area

45%
35%

Shear Strength

300 MPa43.5 ksi
330 MPa47.9 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

190 MPa27.6 ksi
240 MPa34.8 ksi

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

25 J18.4 ft·lbf
14 J10.3 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

120 HB
165 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

67 HRB
85 HRB

Hardness, Vickers

180 HV
174 HV

Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 210 GPa30.5 Msi · Shear Modulus 81 GPa11.7 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) 1,420°C2,588 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,510°C2,750 °F

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 48 W/m·K27.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 470 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 11.5 µm/m·K6.4 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 250°C482 °F · Min Service Temperature -20°C-4 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 9.5 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.8×10⁻⁷ Ω·m7.09 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.62 V · Corrosion Resistance 10 / 100

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

85 / 100
95 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

120%
148%

Formability (cold)

45 / 100
28 / 100

Same in both: Weldability 12 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 25 MJ/kg10,748 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 55 L/kg6.6 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 35%

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.

2005001,0002,0007.588.5Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scale11SMnPb30

11SMnPb30 Annealed vs 11SMnPb30-CR — frequently asked

Is 11SMnPb30-CR stronger than 11SMnPb30 Annealed?

Yes. 11SMnPb30-CR has a typical yield strength of 410 MPa (59.5 ksi) against 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) for 11SMnPb30 Annealed — about 71% more. Tensile strength is 540 MPa (78.3 ksi) vs 420 MPa (60.9 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or CR?

HR is the default 11SMnPb30 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Annealed nor CR). 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, 11SMnPb30 Annealed or 11SMnPb30-CR?

11SMnPb30-CR, by a small margin. Both rate excellent for machinability — 95/100 against 85/100 for 11SMnPb30 Annealed.

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 11SMnPb30 Annealed and 11SMnPb30-CR 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.