Steel 13CrMoV9-10 +N vs 13CrMoV9-10 +QT
Steel · 13CrMoV9-10 temper comparison
13CrMoV9-10 +N and 13CrMoV9-10 +QT are two conditions of the same steel grade, 13CrMoV9-10: +N (normalized) versus +QT (quenched and tempered). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 13CrMoV9-10 +N is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 750 MPa (109 ksi) against 680 MPa (98.6 ksi) for 13CrMoV9-10 +QT, about 10% more. In exchange, 13CrMoV9-10 +QT is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 16% for 13CrMoV9-10 +N, and 13CrMoV9-10 +N is harder (240 HB vs 215 HB).
13CrMoV9-10 +NChoose it when strength drives the design.
13CrMoV9-10 +QTChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
13CrMoV9-10 +N vs 13CrMoV9-10 +QT: 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)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
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) 1,450°C2,642 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,505°C2,741 °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 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12.3 µm/m·K6.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -20°C-4 °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 20 / 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: Castability 40 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100 · Polishability 55 / 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 65 L/kg7.8 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.
13CrMoV9-10 +N vs 13CrMoV9-10 +QT — frequently asked
Is 13CrMoV9-10 +N stronger than 13CrMoV9-10 +QT?
Yes. 13CrMoV9-10 +N has a typical tensile strength of 750 MPa (109 ksi) against 680 MPa (98.6 ksi) for 13CrMoV9-10 +QT — about 10% more.
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, +N or +QT?
+QT is the default 13CrMoV9-10 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 13CrMoV9-10 +N over 13CrMoV9-10 +QT?
Pick 13CrMoV9-10 +N when strength drives the design. Pick 13CrMoV9-10 +QT when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 13CrMoV9-10 +N and 13CrMoV9-10 +QT 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.