Steel A182 F36-ANN vs A182 F36-CL2
Steel · A182 F36 temper comparison
A182 F36-ANN and A182 F36-CL2 are two conditions of the same steel grade, A182 F36: ANN (annealed) versus CL2 (class 2). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. A182 F36-CL2 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 570 MPa (82.7 ksi) against 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) for A182 F36-ANN, about 63% more; tensile strength follows at 690 MPa (100 ksi) vs 540 MPa (78.3 ksi). In exchange, A182 F36-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 30% versus 22% for A182 F36-CL2, and A182 F36-CL2 is harder (210 HB vs 150 HB). On the shop floor, A182 F36-ANN machines more easily (68 vs 55 out of 100) and A182 F36-ANN welds better (very good vs good).
A182 F36-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
A182 F36-CL2Choose it when strength drives the design.
A182 F36-ANN vs A182 F36-CL2: 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 207 GPa30 Msi · Shear Modulus 80 GPa11.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Hardness, Rockwell C 18 HRC
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 1,505°C2,741 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 470 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 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 400°C752 °F · Min Service Temperature -46°C-51 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.62 V · Corrosion Resistance 12 / 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 50 / 100 · Polishability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 26 MJ/kg11,178 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.1 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.
A182 F36-ANN vs A182 F36-CL2 — frequently asked
Is A182 F36-CL2 stronger than A182 F36-ANN?
Yes. A182 F36-CL2 has a typical yield strength of 570 MPa (82.7 ksi) against 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) for A182 F36-ANN — about 63% more. Tensile strength is 690 MPa (100 ksi) vs 540 MPa (78.3 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, ANN or CL2?
CL2 is the default A182 F36 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, A182 F36-ANN or A182 F36-CL2?
A182 F36-ANN, by a small margin. Both rate good for machinability — 68/100 against 55/100 for A182 F36-CL2; for welding the order is A182 F36-ANN first (very good, 78/100) then A182 F36-CL2 (good, 68/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in A182 F36-ANN and A182 F36-CL2 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.