Steel 9CrSi Cold Drawn vs 9CrSi Q&T 56-60 HRC
Steel · 9CrSi temper comparison
9CrSi Cold Drawn and 9CrSi Q&T 56-60 HRC are two conditions of the same steel grade, 9CrSi: Cold Drawn versus Q&T 56-60 HRC (oil quench + temper 200–300 °C). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 9CrSi Q&T 56-60 HRC is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,820 MPa (264 ksi) against 700 MPa (102 ksi) for 9CrSi Cold Drawn, about 160% more; tensile strength follows at 2,050 MPa (297 ksi) vs 880 MPa (128 ksi). In exchange, 9CrSi Cold Drawn is the more ductile: elongation 8% versus 1.5% for 9CrSi Q&T 56-60 HRC, and 9CrSi Q&T 56-60 HRC is harder (590 HB vs 260 HB). 9CrSi Q&T 56-60 HRC runs hotter in service (250°C vs 200°C continuous) and 9CrSi Cold Drawn conducts heat better (34 W/m·K vs 26 W/m·K). On the shop floor, 9CrSi Cold Drawn machines more easily (fair vs not recommended).
9CrSi Cold DrawnChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
9CrSi Q&T 56-60 HRCChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
9CrSi Cold Drawn vs 9CrSi Q&T 56-60 HRC: 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.
9CrSi Cold Drawn9CrSi Q&T 56-60 HRC
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 80 GPa11.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.77 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,420°C2,588 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,480°C2,696 °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) 11.5 µm/m·K6.4 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).
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: Castability 20 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 33 MJ/kg14,187 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.4 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 55 L/kg6.6 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.
9CrSi Cold Drawn vs 9CrSi Q&T 56-60 HRC — frequently asked
Is 9CrSi Q&T 56-60 HRC stronger than 9CrSi Cold Drawn?
Yes. 9CrSi Q&T 56-60 HRC has a typical yield strength of 1,820 MPa (264 ksi) against 700 MPa (102 ksi) for 9CrSi Cold Drawn — about 160% more. Tensile strength is 2,050 MPa (297 ksi) vs 880 MPa (128 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Cold Drawn or Q&T 56-60 HRC?
Annealed is the default 9CrSi condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Cold Drawn nor Q&T 56-60 HRC). 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, 9CrSi Cold Drawn or 9CrSi Q&T 56-60 HRC?
9CrSi Cold Drawn. Its machinability rates fair (45/100) against not recommended (8/100) for 9CrSi Q&T 56-60 HRC; for welding the order is 9CrSi Cold Drawn first (not recommended, 10/100) then 9CrSi Q&T 56-60 HRC (not recommended, 3/100).
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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 9CrSi Cold Drawn and 9CrSi Q&T 56-60 HRC 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.