Steel 15B30 Annealed vs 15B30 Normalized
Steel · 15B30 temper comparison
15B30 Annealed and 15B30 Normalized are two conditions of the same steel grade, 15B30: Annealed versus Normalized. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 15B30 Normalized is the stronger of the two: yield strength 390 MPa (56.6 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for 15B30 Annealed, about 22% more; tensile strength follows at 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 540 MPa (78.3 ksi). In exchange, 15B30 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 26% versus 20% for 15B30 Normalized, and 15B30 Normalized is harder (179 HB vs 156 HB).
15B30 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
15B30 NormalizedChoose it when strength drives the design.
15B30 Annealed vs 15B30 Normalized: 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.
15B30 Annealed15B30 Normalized
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
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 · Shear Strength 400 MPa58 ksi
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 1,490°C2,714 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 46 W/m·K26.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 470 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 247 J/g106 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 400°C752 °F · Min Service Temperature -20°C-4 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 9 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.9×10⁻⁷ Ω·m7.48 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.61 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 60 / 100 · Polishability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 24 MJ/kg10,318 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2 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.
15B30 Annealed vs 15B30 Normalized — frequently asked
Is 15B30 Normalized stronger than 15B30 Annealed?
Yes. 15B30 Normalized has a typical yield strength of 390 MPa (56.6 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for 15B30 Annealed — about 22% more. Tensile strength is 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 540 MPa (78.3 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or Normalized?
HR is the default 15B30 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Annealed nor Normalized). 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, 15B30 Annealed or 15B30 Normalized?
15B30 Annealed, by a small margin. Both rate good for machinability — 63/100 against 57/100 for 15B30 Normalized; for welding the order is 15B30 Annealed first (fair, 50/100) then 15B30 Normalized (fair, 45/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 15B30 Annealed and 15B30 Normalized 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.