Steel M47-ANN vs M47 HT-68
Steel · M47 temper comparison
M47-ANN and M47 HT-68 are two conditions of the same steel grade, M47: ANN (annealed) versus HT-68 (hardened & tempered to maximum hardness). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. M47 HT-68 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 2,000 MPa (290 ksi) against 570 MPa (82.7 ksi) for M47-ANN, about 3.5 times as much; tensile strength follows at 2,100 MPa (305 ksi) vs 890 MPa (129 ksi). In exchange, M47-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 18% versus 0.5% for M47 HT-68, and M47 HT-68 is harder (745 HB vs 255 HB). M47 HT-68 runs hotter in service (600°C vs 400°C continuous) and M47-ANN conducts heat better (24 W/m·K vs 21 W/m·K). On the shop floor, M47-ANN machines more easily (poor vs not recommended) and M47-ANN welds better (poor vs not recommended).
M47-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
M47 HT-68Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
M47-ANN vs M47 HT-68: 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
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: Shear Modulus 85 GPa12.3 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.28
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.03 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,250°C2,282 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,420°C2,588 °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 420 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 11 µm/m·K6.1 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -50°C-58 °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) -0.55 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 25 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 58 MJ/kg24,936 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 85 L/kg10.2 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 35%
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.
M47-ANN vs M47 HT-68 — frequently asked
Is M47 HT-68 stronger than M47-ANN?
Yes. M47 HT-68 has a typical yield strength of 2,000 MPa (290 ksi) against 570 MPa (82.7 ksi) for M47-ANN — about 3.5 times as much. Tensile strength is 2,100 MPa (305 ksi) vs 890 MPa (129 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, ANN or HT-68?
ANN is the default M47 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, M47-ANN or M47 HT-68?
M47-ANN. Its machinability rates poor (30/100) against not recommended (6/100) for M47 HT-68; for welding the order is M47-ANN first (poor, 20/100) then M47 HT-68 (not recommended, 3/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in M47-ANN and M47 HT-68 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.