Steel 7CrWVMoNb9-6-A vs 7CrWVMoNb9-6-AW
Steel · 7CrWVMoNb9-6 temper comparison
7CrWVMoNb9-6-A and 7CrWVMoNb9-6-AW are two conditions of the same steel grade, 7CrWVMoNb9-6: A (solution annealed) versus AW (as-welded deposit). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 7CrWVMoNb9-6-AW is the stronger of the two: yield strength 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for 7CrWVMoNb9-6-A, about 50% more; tensile strength follows at 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 500 MPa (72.5 ksi). In exchange, 7CrWVMoNb9-6-A is the more ductile: elongation 28% versus 18% for 7CrWVMoNb9-6-AW, and 7CrWVMoNb9-6-AW is harder (285 HB vs 155 HB). On the shop floor, 7CrWVMoNb9-6-A machines more easily (good vs fair) and 7CrWVMoNb9-6-A welds better (good vs fair).
7CrWVMoNb9-6-AChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
7CrWVMoNb9-6-AWChoose it when strength drives the design.
7CrWVMoNb9-6-A vs 7CrWVMoNb9-6-AW: 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
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
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 7.85 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,465°C2,669 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,510°C2,750 °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 460 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 -20°C-4 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.6 V
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 40 / 100 · Polishability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 32 MJ/kg13,758 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.
7CrWVMoNb9-6-A vs 7CrWVMoNb9-6-AW — frequently asked
Is 7CrWVMoNb9-6-AW stronger than 7CrWVMoNb9-6-A?
Yes. 7CrWVMoNb9-6-AW has a typical yield strength of 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for 7CrWVMoNb9-6-A — about 50% more. Tensile strength is 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 500 MPa (72.5 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, A or AW?
N+T is the default 7CrWVMoNb9-6 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither A nor AW). 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, 7CrWVMoNb9-6-A or 7CrWVMoNb9-6-AW?
7CrWVMoNb9-6-A. Its machinability rates good (60/100) against fair (35/100) for 7CrWVMoNb9-6-AW; for welding the order is 7CrWVMoNb9-6-A first (good, 65/100) then 7CrWVMoNb9-6-AW (fair, 50/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 7CrWVMoNb9-6-A and 7CrWVMoNb9-6-AW 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.