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Steel 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel Aged vs 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN

Steel · 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel temper comparison

18Ni(200) Maraging Steel Aged and 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN are two conditions of the same steel grade, 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel: Aged (solution annealed + 480 °C/3 h age) versus ANN (annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel Aged is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,400 MPa (203 ksi) against 830 MPa (120 ksi) for 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN, about 69% more; tensile strength follows at 1,450 MPa (210 ksi) vs 1,000 MPa (145 ksi). In exchange, 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 18% versus 12% for 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel Aged, and 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel Aged is harder (400 HB vs 290 HB). 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN conducts heat better (25 W/m·K vs 20.5 W/m·K). On the shop floor, 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN machines more easily (fair vs poor) and 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN welds better (excellent vs very good).

18Ni(200) Maraging Steel AgedChoose it when strength drives the design.

18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.

18Ni(200) Maraging Steel Aged vs 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN: properties

18Ni(200) Maraging Steel Aged18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

186 GPa27 Msi
179 GPa26 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

1,450 MPa210 ksi
1,000 MPa145 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

1,400 MPa203 ksi
830 MPa120 ksi

Elongation at Break

12%
18%

Reduction in Area

60%
72%

Shear Strength

870 MPa126 ksi
620 MPa89.9 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

600 MPa87 ksi
430 MPa62.4 ksi

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

60 J44.3 ft·lbf
130 J95.9 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

400 HB
290 HB

Hardness, Rockwell C

43 HRC
30 HRC

Hardness, Vickers

420 HV
300 HV

Same in both: Shear Modulus 71 GPa10.3 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Compressive Strength 1,420 MPa206 ksi · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 155 MPa·√m141 ksi·√in

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Same in both: Density 8 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,413°C2,575 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,450°C2,642 °F

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

20.5 W/m·K11.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F
25 W/m·K14.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 452 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10.1 µm/m·K5.6 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 400°C752 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Resistivity

4.5×10⁻⁷ Ω·m17.7 µΩ·in
6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m23.6 µΩ·in

Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 3.8 % IACS

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.52 V · Corrosion Resistance 25 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

30 / 100
45 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

30%
50%

Weldability

70 / 100
85 / 100

Formability (cold)

15 / 100
60 / 100

Same in both: Castability 45 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 50 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 110 MJ/kg47,292 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 7.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 200 L/kg24 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.

2005001,0002,0007.588.5Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scale18Ni(200) Maraging Steel

18Ni(200) Maraging Steel Aged vs 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN — frequently asked

Is 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel Aged stronger than 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN?

Yes. 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel Aged has a typical yield strength of 1,400 MPa (203 ksi) against 830 MPa (120 ksi) for 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN — about 69% more. Tensile strength is 1,450 MPa (210 ksi) vs 1,000 MPa (145 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Aged or ANN?

Aged is the default 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel 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.

Which is easier to machine, 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel Aged or 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN?

18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN. Its machinability rates fair (45/100) against poor (30/100) for 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel Aged; for welding the order is 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN first (excellent, 85/100) then 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel Aged (very good, 70/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel Aged and 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN 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.