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Steel 24CrMo13-6 +N vs 24CrMo13-6 +QT-100

Steel · 24CrMo13-6 temper comparison

24CrMo13-6 +N and 24CrMo13-6 +QT-100 are two conditions of the same steel grade, 24CrMo13-6: +N (normalized) versus +QT-100 (+QT). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 24CrMo13-6 +QT-100 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 870 MPa (126 ksi) against 600 MPa (87 ksi) for 24CrMo13-6 +N, about 45% more; tensile strength follows at 1,080 MPa (157 ksi) vs 900 MPa (131 ksi). In exchange, 24CrMo13-6 +N is the more ductile: elongation 15% versus 13% for 24CrMo13-6 +QT-100, and 24CrMo13-6 +QT-100 is harder (330 HB vs 280 HB). On the shop floor, 24CrMo13-6 +N welds better (30 vs 20 out of 100).

24CrMo13-6 +NChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.

24CrMo13-6 +QT-100Choose it when strength drives the design.

24CrMo13-6 +N vs 24CrMo13-6 +QT-100: properties

24CrMo13-6 +N24CrMo13-6 +QT-100

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

900 MPa131 ksi
1,080 MPa157 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

600 MPa87 ksi
870 MPa126 ksi

Elongation at Break

15%
13%

Reduction in Area

50%
45%

Compressive Strength

610 MPa88.5 ksi
880 MPa128 ksi

Shear Strength

540 MPa78.3 ksi
650 MPa94.3 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

410 MPa59.5 ksi
500 MPa72.5 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

85 MPa·√m77.4 ksi·√in
75 MPa·√m68.3 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

40 J29.5 ft·lbf
50 J36.9 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

280 HB
330 HB

Hardness, Rockwell C

28 HRC
34 HRC

Hardness, Vickers

295 HV
345 HV

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

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Same in both: Density 7.8 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,420°C2,588 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,490°C2,714 °F

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

36 W/m·K20.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F
34 W/m·K19.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

480°C896 °F
500°C932 °F

Same in both: 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 · Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 2.7×10⁻⁷ Ω·m10.6 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 15 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

45 / 100
40 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

55%
50%

Weldability

30 / 100
20 / 100

Formability (cold)

30 / 100
15 / 100

Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100 · Polishability 65 / 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 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.

2005001,0002,0007.588.5Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scale24CrMo13-6

24CrMo13-6 +N vs 24CrMo13-6 +QT-100 — frequently asked

Is 24CrMo13-6 +QT-100 stronger than 24CrMo13-6 +N?

Yes. 24CrMo13-6 +QT-100 has a typical yield strength of 870 MPa (126 ksi) against 600 MPa (87 ksi) for 24CrMo13-6 +N — about 45% more. Tensile strength is 1,080 MPa (157 ksi) vs 900 MPa (131 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, +N or +QT-100?

+QT-100 is the default 24CrMo13-6 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, 24CrMo13-6 +N or 24CrMo13-6 +QT-100?

24CrMo13-6 +N, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 45/100 against 40/100 for 24CrMo13-6 +QT-100; for welding the order is 24CrMo13-6 +N first (poor, 30/100) then 24CrMo13-6 +QT-100 (poor, 20/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 24CrMo13-6 +N and 24CrMo13-6 +QT-100 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.