Steel 20CrMnTiB-CH vs 20CrMnTiB-N
Steel · 20CrMnTiB temper comparison
20CrMnTiB-CH and 20CrMnTiB-N are two conditions of the same steel grade, 20CrMnTiB: CH (carburized and hardened) versus N (normalized). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 20CrMnTiB-CH is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) against 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) for 20CrMnTiB-N, about 92% more; tensile strength follows at 1,250 MPa (181 ksi) vs 780 MPa (113 ksi). In exchange, 20CrMnTiB-N is the more ductile: elongation 17% versus 9% for 20CrMnTiB-CH, and 20CrMnTiB-N is harder (230 HB vs 179 HB). On the shop floor, 20CrMnTiB-N machines more easily (fair vs not recommended) and 20CrMnTiB-N welds better (poor vs not recommended).
20CrMnTiB-CHChoose it when strength drives the design.
20CrMnTiB-NChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
20CrMnTiB-CH vs 20CrMnTiB-N: 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
Hardness, Rockwell B
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 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.83 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,420°C2,588 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,495°C2,723 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 42 W/m·K24.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 470 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 11.8 µm/m·K6.6 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °F · Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 8 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 2.2×10⁻⁷ Ω·m8.66 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
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 50 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 34 MJ/kg14,617 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.3 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 60 L/kg7.2 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.
20CrMnTiB-CH vs 20CrMnTiB-N — frequently asked
Is 20CrMnTiB-CH stronger than 20CrMnTiB-N?
Yes. 20CrMnTiB-CH has a typical yield strength of 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) against 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) for 20CrMnTiB-N — about 92% more. Tensile strength is 1,250 MPa (181 ksi) vs 780 MPa (113 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CH or N?
A is the default 20CrMnTiB condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CH nor N). 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, 20CrMnTiB-CH or 20CrMnTiB-N?
20CrMnTiB-N. Its machinability rates fair (48/100) against not recommended (10/100) for 20CrMnTiB-CH; for welding the order is 20CrMnTiB-N first (poor, 30/100) then 20CrMnTiB-CH (not recommended, 10/100).
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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 20CrMnTiB-CH and 20CrMnTiB-N 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.