Steel H25-ANN vs H25-AQ
Steel · H25 temper comparison
H25-ANN and H25-AQ are two conditions of the same steel grade, H25: ANN (annealed) versus AQ (as-quenched). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. H25-AQ is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,600 MPa (232 ksi) against 430 MPa (62.4 ksi) for H25-ANN, about 3.7 times as much; tensile strength follows at 1,960 MPa (284 ksi) vs 760 MPa (110 ksi). In exchange, H25-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 1% for H25-AQ, and H25-AQ is harder (560 HB vs 217 HB). H25-ANN runs hotter in service (400°C vs 200°C continuous) and H25-ANN conducts heat better (27 W/m·K vs 24 W/m·K). On the shop floor, H25-ANN machines more easily (poor vs not recommended) and H25-ANN welds better (poor vs not recommended).
H25-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
H25-AQChoose it when strength drives the design.
H25-ANN vs H25-AQ: 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)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 83 GPa12 Msi · Bulk Modulus 165 GPa23.9 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Hardness, Rockwell B 96 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.55 g/cm³0.31 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,400°C2,552 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,455°C2,651 °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) 11.3 µm/m·K6.3 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -30°C-22 °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) -0.6 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 35 / 100 · Polishability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 62 MJ/kg26,655 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4.2 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 70 L/kg8.4 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 40%
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.
H25-ANN vs H25-AQ — frequently asked
Is H25-AQ stronger than H25-ANN?
Yes. H25-AQ has a typical yield strength of 1,600 MPa (232 ksi) against 430 MPa (62.4 ksi) for H25-ANN — about 3.7 times as much. Tensile strength is 1,960 MPa (284 ksi) vs 760 MPa (110 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, ANN or AQ?
ANN is the default H25 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, H25-ANN or H25-AQ?
H25-ANN. Its machinability rates poor (32/100) against not recommended (5/100) for H25-AQ; for welding the order is H25-ANN first (poor, 25/100) then H25-AQ (not recommended, 5/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in H25-ANN and H25-AQ 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.