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Steel Ferrium S53 AMS5922-SCT482 vs Ferrium S53-ANN

Steel · Ferrium S53 temper comparison

Ferrium S53 AMS5922-SCT482 and Ferrium S53-ANN are two conditions of the same steel grade, Ferrium S53: AMS5922-SCT482 (AMS 5922) versus ANN (annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Ferrium S53 AMS5922-SCT482 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,620 MPa (235 ksi) against 850 MPa (123 ksi) for Ferrium S53-ANN, about 91% more; tensile strength follows at 1,985 MPa (288 ksi) vs 1,100 MPa (160 ksi). In exchange, Ferrium S53-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 18% versus 12% for Ferrium S53 AMS5922-SCT482, and Ferrium S53 AMS5922-SCT482 is harder (54 HRC vs 34 HRC). On the shop floor, Ferrium S53-ANN machines more easily (32 vs 18 out of 100).

Ferrium S53 AMS5922-SCT482Choose it when strength drives the design.

Ferrium S53-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.

Ferrium S53 AMS5922-SCT482 vs Ferrium S53-ANN: properties

Ferrium S53 AMS5922-SCT482Ferrium S53-ANN

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

1,985 MPa288 ksi
1,100 MPa160 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

1,620 MPa235 ksi
850 MPa123 ksi

Elongation at Break

12%
18%

Reduction in Area

52%
58%

Compressive Strength

1,700 MPa247 ksi
880 MPa128 ksi

Shear Strength

1,190 MPa173 ksi
670 MPa97.2 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

850 MPa123 ksi
490 MPa71.1 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

62 MPa·√m56.4 ksi·√in
110 MPa·√m100 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

22 J16.2 ft·lbf
45 J33.2 ft·lbf

Hardness, Rockwell C

54 HRC
34 HRC

Hardness, Vickers

590 HV
325 HV

Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 78 GPa11.3 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) 1,400°C2,552 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,460°C2,660 °F

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Thermal Conductivity

18 W/m·K10.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F
19 W/m·K11 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 450 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 · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 370°C698 °F · Min Service Temperature -70°C-94 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Resistivity

7.5×10⁻⁷ Ω·m29.5 µΩ·in
7.2×10⁻⁷ Ω·m28.3 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

55 / 100
45 / 100

Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.32 V

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

18 / 100
32 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

15%
28%

Weldability

25 / 100
30 / 100

Formability (cold)

10 / 100
25 / 100

Same in both: Polishability 80 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 62 MJ/kg26,655 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 120 L/kg14.4 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 15%

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 scaleFerrium S53

Ferrium S53 AMS5922-SCT482 vs Ferrium S53-ANN — frequently asked

Is Ferrium S53 AMS5922-SCT482 stronger than Ferrium S53-ANN?

Yes. Ferrium S53 AMS5922-SCT482 has a typical yield strength of 1,620 MPa (235 ksi) against 850 MPa (123 ksi) for Ferrium S53-ANN — about 91% more. Tensile strength is 1,985 MPa (288 ksi) vs 1,100 MPa (160 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AMS5922-SCT482 or ANN?

AMS5922-SCT482 is the default Ferrium S53 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, Ferrium S53 AMS5922-SCT482 or Ferrium S53-ANN?

Ferrium S53-ANN, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 32/100 against 18/100 for Ferrium S53 AMS5922-SCT482; for welding the order is Ferrium S53-ANN first (poor, 30/100) then Ferrium S53 AMS5922-SCT482 (poor, 25/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ferrium S53 AMS5922-SCT482 and Ferrium S53-ANN 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.