Steel 20CrMoV13-5-5 +A vs 20CrMoV13-5-5 +U
Steel · 20CrMoV13-5-5 temper comparison
20CrMoV13-5-5 +A and 20CrMoV13-5-5 +U are two conditions of the same steel grade, 20CrMoV13-5-5: +A (annealed) versus +U (hot rolled). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 20CrMoV13-5-5 +U is the stronger of the two: yield strength 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) for 20CrMoV13-5-5 +A, about 56% more; tensile strength follows at 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) vs 720 MPa (104 ksi). In exchange, 20CrMoV13-5-5 +A is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 12% for 20CrMoV13-5-5 +U, and 20CrMoV13-5-5 +U is harder (300 HB vs 220 HB). On the shop floor, 20CrMoV13-5-5 +A machines more easily (fair vs poor).
20CrMoV13-5-5 +AChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
20CrMoV13-5-5 +UChoose it when strength drives the design.
20CrMoV13-5-5 +A vs 20CrMoV13-5-5 +U: 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.
20CrMoV13-5-5 +A20CrMoV13-5-5 +U
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 213 GPa30.9 Msi · Shear Modulus 82 GPa11.9 Msi · Bulk Modulus 165 GPa23.9 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.8 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,450°C2,642 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,500°C2,732 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 33 W/m·K19.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 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) 450°C842 °F · Min Service Temperature -20°C-4 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 6.2 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 2.8×10⁻⁷ Ω·m11 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.6 V · Corrosion Resistance 18 / 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 35 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 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) 2.4 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.
20CrMoV13-5-5 +A vs 20CrMoV13-5-5 +U — frequently asked
Is 20CrMoV13-5-5 +U stronger than 20CrMoV13-5-5 +A?
Yes. 20CrMoV13-5-5 +U has a typical yield strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) for 20CrMoV13-5-5 +A — about 56% more. Tensile strength is 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) vs 720 MPa (104 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, +A or +U?
+QT is the default 20CrMoV13-5-5 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither +A nor +U). 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, 20CrMoV13-5-5 +A or 20CrMoV13-5-5 +U?
20CrMoV13-5-5 +A. Its machinability rates fair (50/100) against poor (30/100) for 20CrMoV13-5-5 +U; for welding the order is 20CrMoV13-5-5 +A first (poor, 30/100) then 20CrMoV13-5-5 +U (poor, 25/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 20CrMoV13-5-5 +A and 20CrMoV13-5-5 +U 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.