Steel P5 Carburized-HT vs P5 Normalized
Steel · P5 temper comparison
P5 Carburized-HT and P5 Normalized are two conditions of the same steel grade, P5: Carburized-HT (carburized, hardened and tempered) versus Normalized. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. P5 Carburized-HT is the stronger of the two: yield strength 750 MPa (109 ksi) against 340 MPa (49.3 ksi) for P5 Normalized, about 121% more; tensile strength follows at 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) vs 560 MPa (81.2 ksi). In exchange, P5 Normalized is the more ductile: elongation 26% versus 12% for P5 Carburized-HT, and P5 Carburized-HT is harder (610 HB vs 150 HB). On the shop floor, P5 Normalized machines more easily (good vs not recommended) and P5 Normalized welds better (fair vs poor).
P5 Carburized-HTChoose it when strength drives the design.
P5 NormalizedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
P5 Carburized-HT vs P5 Normalized: 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)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 205 GPa29.7 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) 1,425°C2,597 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,500°C2,732 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12.4 µm/m·K6.9 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °F · Min Service Temperature -30°C-22 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 8 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 2.2×10⁻⁷ Ω·m8.66 µΩ·in
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)
Polishability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 32 MJ/kg13,758 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.3 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 65 L/kg7.8 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.
P5 Carburized-HT vs P5 Normalized — frequently asked
Is P5 Carburized-HT stronger than P5 Normalized?
Yes. P5 Carburized-HT has a typical yield strength of 750 MPa (109 ksi) against 340 MPa (49.3 ksi) for P5 Normalized — about 121% more. Tensile strength is 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) vs 560 MPa (81.2 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Carburized-HT or Normalized?
Annealed is the default P5 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Carburized-HT nor Normalized). 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, P5 Carburized-HT or P5 Normalized?
P5 Normalized. Its machinability rates good (65/100) against not recommended (12/100) for P5 Carburized-HT; for welding the order is P5 Normalized first (fair, 52/100) then P5 Carburized-HT (poor, 20/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in P5 Carburized-HT and P5 Normalized 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.