Steel S460N Annealed vs S460N-NL
Steel · S460N temper comparison
S460N Annealed and S460N-NL are two conditions of the same steel grade, S460N: Annealed versus NL (S460NL). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. S460N-NL is the stronger of the two: yield strength 490 MPa (71.1 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for S460N Annealed, about 53% more; tensile strength follows at 600 MPa (87 ksi) vs 500 MPa (72.5 ksi). In exchange, S460N Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 28% versus 22% for S460N-NL, and S460N-NL is harder (180 HB vs 150 HB).
S460N AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
S460N-NLChoose it when strength drives the design.
S460N Annealed vs S460N-NL: 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 B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 210 GPa30.5 Msi · Shear Modulus 81 GPa11.7 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
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 1,510°C2,750 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 470 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 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 350°C662 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.62 V · Corrosion Resistance 12 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Weldability 78 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100 · Polishability 45 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 25 MJ/kg10,748 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.1 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 35 L/kg4.2 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%
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.
S460N Annealed vs S460N-NL — frequently asked
Is S460N-NL stronger than S460N Annealed?
Yes. S460N-NL has a typical yield strength of 490 MPa (71.1 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for S460N Annealed — about 53% more. Tensile strength is 600 MPa (87 ksi) vs 500 MPa (72.5 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or NL?
+N is the default S460N condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Annealed nor NL). 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, S460N Annealed or S460N-NL?
S460N Annealed, by a small margin. Both rate good for machinability — 62/100 against 55/100 for S460N-NL.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in S460N Annealed and S460N-NL 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.