Steel SKH51 Annealed vs SKH51 QT 60-62 HRC
Steel · SKH51 temper comparison
SKH51 Annealed and SKH51 QT 60-62 HRC are two conditions of the same steel grade, SKH51: Annealed versus QT 60-62 HRC (hardened & tempered to 60–62 HRC). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. SKH51 QT 60-62 HRC is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 2,300 MPa (334 ksi) against 850 MPa (123 ksi) for SKH51 Annealed, about 171% more. In exchange, SKH51 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 0.5% for SKH51 QT 60-62 HRC, and SKH51 QT 60-62 HRC is harder (61 HRC vs 22 HRC). SKH51 QT 60-62 HRC runs hotter in service (540°C vs 400°C continuous). On the shop floor, SKH51 Annealed machines more easily (poor vs not recommended).
SKH51 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
SKH51 QT 60-62 HRCChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
SKH51 Annealed vs SKH51 QT 60-62 HRC: 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.
SKH51 AnnealedSKH51 QT 60-62 HRC
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 84 GPa12.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.28 · Yield Strength (0.2% offset) 550 MPa79.8 ksi · Reduction in Area 35% · Shear Strength 560 MPa81.2 ksi · Hardness, Brinell 240 HB · Hardness, Rockwell B 99 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.16 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,370°C2,498 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,450°C2,642 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 22 W/m·K12.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F · 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 -60°C-76 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.9 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 5.9×10⁻⁷ Ω·m23.2 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 16 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 35% · Weldability 20 / 100 · Formability (cold) 15 / 100 · Castability 25 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 45 MJ/kg19,347 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.2 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 70 L/kg8.4 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 45%
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.
SKH51 Annealed vs SKH51 QT 60-62 HRC — frequently asked
Is SKH51 QT 60-62 HRC stronger than SKH51 Annealed?
Yes. SKH51 QT 60-62 HRC has a typical tensile strength of 2,300 MPa (334 ksi) against 850 MPa (123 ksi) for SKH51 Annealed — about 171% more.
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or QT 60-62 HRC?
Annealed is the default SKH51 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, SKH51 Annealed or SKH51 QT 60-62 HRC?
SKH51 Annealed. Its machinability rates poor (30/100) against not recommended (5/100) for SKH51 QT 60-62 HRC.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in SKH51 Annealed and SKH51 QT 60-62 HRC 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.