Steel En52-A vs En52-QT750
Steel · En52 temper comparison
En52-A and En52-QT750 are two conditions of the same steel grade, En52: A (solution annealed) versus QT750 (Q&T). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. En52-QT750 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 750 MPa (109 ksi) against 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) for En52-A, about 56% more; tensile strength follows at 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) vs 780 MPa (113 ksi). In exchange, En52-A is the more ductile: elongation 22% versus 17% for En52-QT750, and En52-QT750 is harder (285 HB vs 235 HB). En52-QT750 runs hotter in service (750°C vs 650°C continuous). On the shop floor, En52-A machines more easily (fair vs poor).
En52-AChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
En52-QT750Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
En52-A vs En52-QT750: 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.
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 C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 83 GPa12 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.7 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,420°C2,588 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,480°C2,696 °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 460 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 260 J/g112 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).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.3 V
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 30 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 36 MJ/kg15,477 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 60 L/kg7.2 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.
En52-A vs En52-QT750 — frequently asked
Is En52-QT750 stronger than En52-A?
Yes. En52-QT750 has a typical yield strength of 750 MPa (109 ksi) against 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) for En52-A — about 56% more. Tensile strength is 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) vs 780 MPa (113 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, A or QT750?
QT750 is the default En52 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, En52-A or En52-QT750?
En52-A. Its machinability rates fair (42/100) against poor (32/100) for En52-QT750; for welding the order is En52-A first (poor, 32/100) then En52-QT750 (poor, 25/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in En52-A and En52-QT750 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.