Steel A536 60-40-18-ANN vs A536 60-40-18-HS
Steel · A536 60-40-18 temper comparison
A536 60-40-18-ANN and A536 60-40-18-HS are two conditions of the same steel grade, A536 60-40-18: ANN (annealed) versus HS (heavy Section). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. A536 60-40-18-ANN is the stronger of the two: yield strength 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) against 265 MPa (38.4 ksi) for A536 60-40-18-HS, about 13% more; tensile strength follows at 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) vs 400 MPa (58 ksi). A536 60-40-18-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 23% versus 15% for A536 60-40-18-HS.
A536 60-40-18-ANNChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
A536 60-40-18-ANN vs A536 60-40-18-HS: 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.
A536 60-40-18-ANNA536 60-40-18-HS
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)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 65 GPa9.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 135 GPa19.6 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.28
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.1 g/cm³0.26 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,140°C2,084 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,160°C2,120 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 36 W/m·K20.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F · 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 220 J/g94.6 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 350°C662 °F · Min Service Temperature -20°C-4 °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) -0.65 V · Corrosion Resistance 18 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 72 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 82% · Castability 88 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100 · Polishability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 21 MJ/kg9,028 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 1.9 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 45 L/kg5.4 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 80%
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.
A536 60-40-18-ANN vs A536 60-40-18-HS — frequently asked
Is A536 60-40-18-ANN stronger than A536 60-40-18-HS?
Yes. A536 60-40-18-ANN has a typical yield strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) against 265 MPa (38.4 ksi) for A536 60-40-18-HS — about 13% more. Tensile strength is 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) vs 400 MPa (58 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, ANN or HS?
ANN is the default A536 60-40-18 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.
When should I choose A536 60-40-18-ANN over A536 60-40-18-HS?
Pick A536 60-40-18-ANN when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in A536 60-40-18-ANN and A536 60-40-18-HS 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.