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Steel A335 P11 Annealed vs A335 P11 Q&T

Steel · A335 P11 temper comparison

A335 P11 Annealed and A335 P11 Q&T are two conditions of the same steel grade, A335 P11: Annealed versus Q&T (quenched and tempered). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. A335 P11 Q&T is the stronger of the two: yield strength 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) against 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) for A335 P11 Annealed, about 71% more; tensile strength follows at 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 465 MPa (67.4 ksi). In exchange, A335 P11 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 33% versus 22% for A335 P11 Q&T, and A335 P11 Q&T is harder (195 HB vs 140 HB). On the shop floor, A335 P11 Annealed machines more easily (good vs fair).

A335 P11 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.

A335 P11 Q&TChoose it when strength drives the design.

A335 P11 Annealed vs A335 P11 Q&T: properties

A335 P11 AnnealedA335 P11 Q&T

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

465 MPa67.4 ksi
620 MPa89.9 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

275 MPa39.9 ksi
470 MPa68.2 ksi

Elongation at Break

33%
22%

Reduction in Area

65%
58%

Shear Strength

285 MPa41.3 ksi
380 MPa55.1 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

230 MPa33.4 ksi
290 MPa42.1 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

150 MPa·√m137 ksi·√in
130 MPa·√m118 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

80 J59 ft·lbf
70 J51.6 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

140 HB
195 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

76 HRB
92 HRB

Hardness, Vickers

146 HV
205 HV

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 310 MPa45 ksi

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Same in both: Density 7.8 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.

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

580°C1,076 °F
540°C1,004 °F

Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 38 W/m·K22 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 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 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -30°C-22 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 7.8 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 2.2×10⁻⁷ Ω·m8.66 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.6 V · Corrosion Resistance 16 / 100

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

58 / 100
47 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

62%
50%

Weldability

62 / 100
55 / 100

Formability (cold)

65 / 100
45 / 100

Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100 · Polishability 50 / 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.

2005001,0002,0007.588.5Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scaleA335 P11

A335 P11 Annealed vs A335 P11 Q&T — frequently asked

Is A335 P11 Q&T stronger than A335 P11 Annealed?

Yes. A335 P11 Q&T has a typical yield strength of 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) against 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) for A335 P11 Annealed — about 71% more. Tensile strength is 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 465 MPa (67.4 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or Q&T?

HR is the default A335 P11 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Annealed 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, A335 P11 Annealed or A335 P11 Q&T?

A335 P11 Annealed. Its machinability rates good (58/100) against fair (47/100) for A335 P11 Q&T; for welding the order is A335 P11 Annealed first (good, 62/100) then A335 P11 Q&T (good, 55/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in A335 P11 Annealed and A335 P11 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.