Steel 1340 Normalized vs 1340 Q&T
Steel · 1340 temper comparison
1340 Normalized and 1340 Q&T are two conditions of the same steel grade, 1340: Normalized versus Q&T (quenched and tempered). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1340 Q&T is the stronger of the two: yield strength 830 MPa (120 ksi) against 558 MPa (80.9 ksi) for 1340 Normalized, about 49% more; tensile strength follows at 951 MPa (138 ksi) vs 836 MPa (121 ksi). In exchange, 1340 Normalized is the more ductile: elongation 22% versus 17.8% for 1340 Q&T, and 1340 Q&T is harder (295 HB vs 248 HB). On the shop floor, 1340 Normalized welds better (fair vs poor).
1340 NormalizedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
1340 Q&TChoose it when strength drives the design.
1340 Normalized vs 1340 Q&T: 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)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
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 · Hardness, Rockwell B 96 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.85 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,425°C2,597 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,495°C2,723 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 44 W/m·K25.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 475 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12.2 µm/m·K6.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -30°C-22 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 7.8 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 2.2×10⁻⁷ Ω·m8.66 µΩ·in
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
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 30 MJ/kg12,898 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.2 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 60 L/kg7.2 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.
1340 Normalized vs 1340 Q&T — frequently asked
Is 1340 Q&T stronger than 1340 Normalized?
Yes. 1340 Q&T has a typical yield strength of 830 MPa (120 ksi) against 558 MPa (80.9 ksi) for 1340 Normalized — about 49% more. Tensile strength is 951 MPa (138 ksi) vs 836 MPa (121 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Normalized or Q&T?
HR is the default 1340 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Normalized nor Q&T). 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, 1340 Normalized or 1340 Q&T?
1340 Normalized, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 47/100 against 42/100 for 1340 Q&T; for welding the order is 1340 Normalized first (fair, 40/100) then 1340 Q&T (poor, 30/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1340 Normalized and 1340 Q&T 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.