Steel A182 F23-ANN vs A182 F23 Q+T
Steel · A182 F23 temper comparison
A182 F23-ANN and A182 F23 Q+T are two conditions of the same steel grade, A182 F23: ANN (annealed) versus Q+T (quenched and tempered). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. A182 F23 Q+T is the stronger of the two: yield strength 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) against 340 MPa (49.3 ksi) for A182 F23-ANN, about 53% more; tensile strength follows at 640 MPa (92.8 ksi) vs 520 MPa (75.4 ksi). In exchange, A182 F23-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 30% versus 23% for A182 F23 Q+T, and A182 F23 Q+T is harder (200 HB vs 150 HB). A182 F23 Q+T runs hotter in service (600°C vs 500°C continuous). On the shop floor, A182 F23-ANN machines more easily (good vs fair).
A182 F23-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
A182 F23 Q+TChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
A182 F23-ANN vs A182 F23 Q+T: 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 212 GPa30.7 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) 1,450°C2,642 °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 470 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 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -30°C-22 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.6 V · Corrosion Resistance 18 / 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 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) 2.4 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.
A182 F23-ANN vs A182 F23 Q+T — frequently asked
Is A182 F23 Q+T stronger than A182 F23-ANN?
Yes. A182 F23 Q+T has a typical yield strength of 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) against 340 MPa (49.3 ksi) for A182 F23-ANN — about 53% more. Tensile strength is 640 MPa (92.8 ksi) vs 520 MPa (75.4 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, ANN or Q+T?
N+T is the default A182 F23 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither ANN nor Q+T). 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, A182 F23-ANN or A182 F23 Q+T?
A182 F23-ANN. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against fair (44/100) for A182 F23 Q+T; for welding the order is A182 F23-ANN first (good, 68/100) then A182 F23 Q+T (good, 62/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in A182 F23-ANN and A182 F23 Q+T 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.