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Steel Ingot Iron Full Hard vs Ingot Iron Hot Rolled

Steel · Ingot Iron temper comparison

Ingot Iron Full Hard and Ingot Iron Hot Rolled are two conditions of the same steel grade, Ingot Iron: Full Hard versus Hot Rolled. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Ingot Iron Full Hard is the stronger of the two: yield strength 410 MPa (59.5 ksi) against 185 MPa (26.8 ksi) for Ingot Iron Hot Rolled, about 122% more; tensile strength follows at 460 MPa (66.7 ksi) vs 310 MPa (45 ksi). In exchange, Ingot Iron Hot Rolled is the more ductile: elongation 35% versus 6% for Ingot Iron Full Hard, and Ingot Iron Full Hard is harder (135 HB vs 85 HB). Ingot Iron Hot Rolled runs hotter in service (450°C vs 250°C continuous). On the shop floor, Ingot Iron Hot Rolled welds better (95 vs 85 out of 100).

Ingot Iron Full HardChoose it when strength drives the design.

Ingot Iron Hot RolledChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.

Ingot Iron Full Hard vs Ingot Iron Hot Rolled: properties

Ingot Iron Full HardIngot Iron Hot Rolled

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

460 MPa66.7 ksi
310 MPa45 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

410 MPa59.5 ksi
185 MPa26.8 ksi

Elongation at Break

6%
35%

Reduction in Area

25%
60%

Compressive Strength

420 MPa60.9 ksi
185 MPa26.8 ksi

Shear Strength

290 MPa42.1 ksi
215 MPa31.2 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

235 MPa34.1 ksi
180 MPa26.1 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

85 MPa·√m77.4 ksi·√in
120 MPa·√m109 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

35 J25.8 ft·lbf
170 J125 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

135 HB
85 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

75 HRB
45 HRB

Hardness, Vickers

145 HV
90 HV

Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 205 GPa29.7 Msi · Shear Modulus 80 GPa11.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 170 GPa24.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Same in both: Density 7.87 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,535°C2,795 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,538°C2,800 °F

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

74 W/m·K42.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F
77 W/m·K44.5 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

250°C482 °F
450°C842 °F

Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 455 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12 µm/m·K6.7 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 247 J/g106 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -50°C-58 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

16.8 % IACS
17.2 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

1.03×10⁻⁷ Ω·m4.06 µΩ·in
1×10⁻⁷ Ω·m3.94 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.62 V · Corrosion Resistance 10 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

56 / 100
50 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

62%
55%

Weldability

85 / 100
95 / 100

Formability (cold)

30 / 100
85 / 100

Same in both: Castability 35 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 85 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 28 MJ/kg12,038 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.1 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 40 L/kg4.8 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 scaleIngot Iron

Ingot Iron Full Hard vs Ingot Iron Hot Rolled — frequently asked

Is Ingot Iron Full Hard stronger than Ingot Iron Hot Rolled?

Yes. Ingot Iron Full Hard has a typical yield strength of 410 MPa (59.5 ksi) against 185 MPa (26.8 ksi) for Ingot Iron Hot Rolled — about 122% more. Tensile strength is 460 MPa (66.7 ksi) vs 310 MPa (45 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Full Hard or Hot Rolled?

Annealed is the default Ingot Iron condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Full Hard nor Hot Rolled). 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, Ingot Iron Full Hard or Ingot Iron Hot Rolled?

Ingot Iron Full Hard. Its machinability rates good (56/100) against fair (50/100) for Ingot Iron Hot Rolled; for welding the order is Ingot Iron Hot Rolled first (excellent, 95/100) then Ingot Iron Full Hard (excellent, 85/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ingot Iron Full Hard and Ingot Iron Hot Rolled 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.