Steel 16MnCr5 Annealed vs 16MnCr5 Normalized
Steel · 16MnCr5 temper comparison
16MnCr5 Annealed and 16MnCr5 Normalized are two conditions of the same steel grade, 16MnCr5: Annealed versus Normalized. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 16MnCr5 Normalized is the stronger of the two: yield strength 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for 16MnCr5 Annealed, about 19% more; tensile strength follows at 600 MPa (87 ksi) vs 520 MPa (75.4 ksi). In exchange, 16MnCr5 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 23% versus 20% for 16MnCr5 Normalized, and 16MnCr5 Normalized is harder (175 HB vs 165 HB).
16MnCr5 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
16MnCr5 NormalizedChoose it when strength drives the design.
16MnCr5 Annealed vs 16MnCr5 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.
16MnCr5 Annealed16MnCr5 Normalized
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)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 210 GPa30.5 Msi · Shear Modulus 80 GPa11.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
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 1,490°C2,714 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Same in both: 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) 300°C572 °F · Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °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 12 / 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) 27 MJ/kg11,608 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 1.9 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.
16MnCr5 Annealed vs 16MnCr5 Normalized — frequently asked
Is 16MnCr5 Normalized stronger than 16MnCr5 Annealed?
Yes. 16MnCr5 Normalized has a typical yield strength of 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for 16MnCr5 Annealed — about 19% more. Tensile strength is 600 MPa (87 ksi) vs 520 MPa (75.4 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or Normalized?
HR is the default 16MnCr5 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, 16MnCr5 Annealed or 16MnCr5 Normalized?
16MnCr5 Normalized. Its machinability rates good (57/100) against fair (52/100) for 16MnCr5 Annealed; for welding the order is 16MnCr5 Annealed first (good, 55/100) then 16MnCr5 Normalized (fair, 50/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 16MnCr5 Annealed and 16MnCr5 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.