Steel G42CrMo4 +A vs G42CrMo4 +QT2
Steel · G42CrMo4 temper comparison
G42CrMo4 +A and G42CrMo4 +QT2 are two conditions of the same steel grade, G42CrMo4: +A (annealed) versus +QT2 (quenched and tempered, higher strength class). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. G42CrMo4 +QT2 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 740 MPa (107 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for G42CrMo4 +A, about 95% more; tensile strength follows at 920 MPa (133 ksi) vs 640 MPa (92.8 ksi). In exchange, G42CrMo4 +A is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 11% for G42CrMo4 +QT2, and G42CrMo4 +QT2 is harder (280 HB vs 195 HB). G42CrMo4 +A runs hotter in service (450°C vs 400°C continuous). On the shop floor, G42CrMo4 +A machines more easily (good vs fair) and G42CrMo4 +A welds better (fair vs poor).
G42CrMo4 +AChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
G42CrMo4 +QT2Choose it when strength drives the design.
G42CrMo4 +A vs G42CrMo4 +QT2: 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 C
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) 1,420°C2,588 °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 42 W/m·K24.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 470 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12.3 µm/m·K6.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -30°C-22 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 7.8 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 2.2×10⁻⁷ Ω·m8.66 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.6 V · Corrosion Resistance 15 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Same in both: Formability (cold) 10 / 100 · Castability 60 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 50 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 30 MJ/kg12,898 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.2 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 55 L/kg6.6 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.
G42CrMo4 +A vs G42CrMo4 +QT2 — frequently asked
Is G42CrMo4 +QT2 stronger than G42CrMo4 +A?
Yes. G42CrMo4 +QT2 has a typical yield strength of 740 MPa (107 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for G42CrMo4 +A — about 95% more. Tensile strength is 920 MPa (133 ksi) vs 640 MPa (92.8 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, +A or +QT2?
+QT1 is the default G42CrMo4 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither +A nor +QT2). 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, G42CrMo4 +A or G42CrMo4 +QT2?
G42CrMo4 +A. Its machinability rates good (58/100) against fair (42/100) for G42CrMo4 +QT2; for welding the order is G42CrMo4 +A first (fair, 40/100) then G42CrMo4 +QT2 (poor, 28/100).
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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in G42CrMo4 +A and G42CrMo4 +QT2 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.