Steel EN8 Annealed vs EN8-CR
Steel · EN8 temper comparison
EN8 Annealed and EN8-CR are two conditions of the same steel grade, EN8: Annealed versus CR (cold rolled). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. EN8-CR is the stronger of the two: yield strength 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) against 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) for EN8 Annealed, about 57% more; tensile strength follows at 640 MPa (92.8 ksi) vs 540 MPa (78.3 ksi). In exchange, EN8 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 24% versus 12% for EN8-CR, and EN8-CR is harder (190 HB vs 155 HB). EN8 Annealed runs hotter in service (400°C vs 300°C continuous).
EN8 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
EN8-CRChoose it when strength drives the design.
EN8 Annealed vs EN8-CR: 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 205 GPa29.7 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) 1,425°C2,597 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,495°C2,723 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 50 W/m·K28.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 486 J/kg·K0.12 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.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 10 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.7×10⁻⁷ Ω·m6.69 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.61 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 65 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 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 40 L/kg4.8 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.
EN8 Annealed vs EN8-CR — frequently asked
Is EN8-CR stronger than EN8 Annealed?
Yes. EN8-CR has a typical yield strength of 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) against 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) for EN8 Annealed — about 57% more. Tensile strength is 640 MPa (92.8 ksi) vs 540 MPa (78.3 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or CR?
HR is the default EN8 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Annealed nor CR). 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 welds better, EN8 Annealed or EN8-CR?
EN8 Annealed. Its weldability rates fair (50/100) against fair (42/100) for EN8-CR.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in EN8 Annealed and EN8-CR 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.