Steel 20CrMoV5-7 +C vs 20CrMoV5-7-CH
Steel · 20CrMoV5-7 temper comparison
20CrMoV5-7 +C and 20CrMoV5-7-CH are two conditions of the same steel grade, 20CrMoV5-7: +C (cold drawn) versus CH (carburized and hardened). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 20CrMoV5-7-CH is the stronger of the two: yield strength 800 MPa (116 ksi) against 660 MPa (95.7 ksi) for 20CrMoV5-7 +C, about 21% more; tensile strength follows at 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) vs 800 MPa (116 ksi). 20CrMoV5-7-CH is harder — 270 HB against 240 HB for 20CrMoV5-7 +C — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. 20CrMoV5-7 +C runs hotter in service (350°C vs 180°C continuous) and 20CrMoV5-7 +C conducts heat better (40 W/m·K vs 36 W/m·K). On the shop floor, 20CrMoV5-7 +C machines more easily (good vs not recommended), 20CrMoV5-7 +C welds better (fair vs not recommended), and 20CrMoV5-7 +C forms better (poor vs not recommended).
20CrMoV5-7 +CChoose it when the part sees heat, or when the part is machined in volume.
20CrMoV5-7-CHChoose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
20CrMoV5-7 +C vs 20CrMoV5-7-CH: 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)
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 210 GPa30.5 Msi · Shear Modulus 81 GPa11.7 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Elongation at Break 10%
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 1,500°C2,732 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 465 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12 µm/m·K6.7 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · 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) -0.62 V · Corrosion Resistance 15 / 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: Polishability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 31 MJ/kg13,328 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.2 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 75 L/kg9 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.
20CrMoV5-7 +C vs 20CrMoV5-7-CH — frequently asked
Is 20CrMoV5-7-CH stronger than 20CrMoV5-7 +C?
Yes. 20CrMoV5-7-CH has a typical yield strength of 800 MPa (116 ksi) against 660 MPa (95.7 ksi) for 20CrMoV5-7 +C — about 21% more. Tensile strength is 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) vs 800 MPa (116 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, +C or CH?
+QT800 is the default 20CrMoV5-7 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither +C nor CH). 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, 20CrMoV5-7 +C or 20CrMoV5-7-CH?
20CrMoV5-7 +C. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against not recommended (12/100) for 20CrMoV5-7-CH; for welding the order is 20CrMoV5-7 +C first (fair, 38/100) then 20CrMoV5-7-CH (not recommended, 5/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 20CrMoV5-7 +C and 20CrMoV5-7-CH 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.