Steel 50B60-QT205 vs 50B60-QT425
Steel · 50B60 temper comparison
50B60-QT205 and 50B60-QT425 are two conditions of the same steel grade, 50B60: QT205 (Q&T) versus QT425 (Q&T). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 50B60-QT205 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,780 MPa (258 ksi) against 1,350 MPa (196 ksi) for 50B60-QT425, about 32% more; tensile strength follows at 2,000 MPa (290 ksi) vs 1,450 MPa (210 ksi). In exchange, 50B60-QT425 is the more ductile: elongation 11% versus 8% for 50B60-QT205, and 50B60-QT205 is harder (627 HB vs 415 HB). 50B60-QT425 runs hotter in service (350°C vs 160°C continuous). On the shop floor, 50B60-QT425 machines more easily (poor vs not recommended) and 50B60-QT425 welds better (poor vs not recommended).
50B60-QT205Choose it when strength drives the design.
50B60-QT425Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
50B60-QT205 vs 50B60-QT425: 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)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 205 GPa29.7 Msi · Shear Modulus 80 GPa11.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Compressive Strength 420 MPa60.9 ksi · Hardness, Rockwell B 96 HRB
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 1,490°C2,714 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 46 W/m·K26.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 470 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12.3 µm/m·K6.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -30°C-22 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 8.6 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 2×10⁻⁷ Ω·m7.87 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.6 V · Corrosion Resistance 10 / 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: Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 25 MJ/kg10,748 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 1.9 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 60 L/kg7.2 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.
50B60-QT205 vs 50B60-QT425 — frequently asked
Is 50B60-QT205 stronger than 50B60-QT425?
Yes. 50B60-QT205 has a typical yield strength of 1,780 MPa (258 ksi) against 1,350 MPa (196 ksi) for 50B60-QT425 — about 32% more. Tensile strength is 2,000 MPa (290 ksi) vs 1,450 MPa (210 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, QT205 or QT425?
A is the default 50B60 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither QT205 nor QT425). 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, 50B60-QT205 or 50B60-QT425?
50B60-QT425. Its machinability rates poor (22/100) against not recommended (12/100) for 50B60-QT205; for welding the order is 50B60-QT425 first (poor, 25/100) then 50B60-QT205 (not recommended, 10/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 50B60-QT205 and 50B60-QT425 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.