Steel C22 Carburized vs C22-QT
Steel · C22 temper comparison
C22 Carburized and C22-QT are two conditions of the same steel grade, C22: Carburized (carburized and hardened) versus QT (quenched and tempered). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C22-QT is the stronger of the two: yield strength 375 MPa (54.4 ksi) against 340 MPa (49.3 ksi) for C22 Carburized, about 10% more. C22-QT is the more ductile: elongation 22% versus 15% for C22 Carburized, and C22 Carburized is harder (620 HB vs 175 HB). C22-QT runs hotter in service (400°C vs 180°C continuous) and C22-QT conducts heat better (50 W/m·K vs 45 W/m·K). On the shop floor, C22-QT machines more easily (good vs poor) and C22-QT welds better (excellent vs poor).
C22-QTChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
C22 Carburized vs C22-QT: 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 210 GPa30.5 Msi · 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 7.85 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,490°C2,714 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,520°C2,768 °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) 11.7 µm/m·K6.5 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · 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 10 / 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: Castability 45 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 75 / 100 · Polishability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 25 MJ/kg10,748 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 45 L/kg5.4 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.
C22 Carburized vs C22-QT — frequently asked
Is C22-QT stronger than C22 Carburized?
Yes. C22-QT has a typical yield strength of 375 MPa (54.4 ksi) against 340 MPa (49.3 ksi) for C22 Carburized — about 10% more. Tensile strength is 570 MPa (82.7 ksi) vs 550 MPa (79.8 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Carburized or QT?
Normalized is the default C22 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Carburized nor QT). 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, C22 Carburized or C22-QT?
C22-QT. Its machinability rates good (62/100) against poor (20/100) for C22 Carburized; for welding the order is C22-QT first (excellent, 92/100) then C22 Carburized (poor, 20/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C22 Carburized and C22-QT 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.