Steel T10 Annealed vs T10-CD
Steel · T10 temper comparison
T10 Annealed and T10-CD are two conditions of the same steel grade, T10: Annealed versus CD (cold drawn). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. T10-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) against 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) for T10 Annealed, about 48% more; tensile strength follows at 800 MPa (116 ksi) vs 720 MPa (104 ksi). In exchange, T10 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 18% versus 10% for T10-CD, and T10-CD is harder (235 HB vs 192 HB). T10 Annealed runs hotter in service (300°C vs 200°C continuous).
T10 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
T10-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
T10 Annealed vs T10-CD: 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 210 GPa30.5 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 7.81 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,400°C2,552 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,465°C2,669 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 46 W/m·K26.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 470 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 11.5 µm/m·K6.4 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -20°C-4 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 9 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.9×10⁻⁷ Ω·m7.48 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
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Castability 25 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 25 MJ/kg10,748 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 1.9 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 55 L/kg6.6 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.
T10 Annealed vs T10-CD — frequently asked
Is T10-CD stronger than T10 Annealed?
Yes. T10-CD has a typical yield strength of 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) against 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) for T10 Annealed — about 48% more. Tensile strength is 800 MPa (116 ksi) vs 720 MPa (104 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or CD?
Annealed is the default T10 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 welds better, T10 Annealed or T10-CD?
T10 Annealed. Its weldability rates poor (15/100) against not recommended (10/100) for T10-CD.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in T10 Annealed and T10-CD 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.