Steel 1.2363 Annealed
Temper · default condition
EN 1.2363 · AISI/SAE A2
Standard delivery condition for bar, plate and flat stock; machine to shape here, then harden.
Values for the Annealed condition
Other 1.2363 tempers and conditions
1.2363 is listed in 8 conditions; see the grade overview at 1.2363.
Compare all 8 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AnnealedDefaultThis page soft annealed (spheroidized), ≤ 250 HB | Standard delivery condition for bar, plate and flat stock; machine to shape here, then harden. | 500 | 790 | 16 | 220 HB | — |
Annealed, precision ground flat stock / drill rod | Choose when you want ready-to-machine ground blanks with tight thickness tolerance and low decarburized skin. | 500 | 790 | 16 | 20 HRC | 2.8 % IACS |
Electroslag remelted (premium cleanliness) bar/plate | Specify for large blocks, EDM-heavy tooling or polished surfaces where inclusion cleanliness and isotropy matter. | 510 | 790 | 18 | 20 HRC | 2.8 % IACS |
Hardened + tempered ~560 °C | Maximum-toughness setting for thick-section, impact-loaded cold-work tools and thread rolling dies. | 1,600 | 1,850 | 4 | 55 HRC | — |
Hardened + tempered ~540 °C | Tougher setting for shear blades, heavier punches and tools prone to chipping. | 1,700 | 1,950 | 3 | 57 HRC | — |
Hardened + tempered ~500 °C | Best choice when tools are nitrided/PVD-coated or must resist warm service up to ~450 °C. | 1,800 | 2,050 | 2 | 59 HRC | — |
Hardened + tempered 175–200 °C | Maximum wear resistance for blanking punches and dies working at room temperature. | 1,900 | 2,200 | 1 | 61 HRC | 20 W/m·K |
Hardened + deep cryogenic treatment + temper | Sub-zero step converts retained austenite for gauges and precision punches needing extreme dimensional stability and peak hardness. | 1,950 | 2,200 | 1 | 63 HRC | 2.5 % IACS |
What is 1.2363 Annealed?
1.2363 Annealed is 1.2363 in the Annealed temper — standard delivery condition for bar, plate and flat stock; machine to shape here, then harden. 1.2363 Annealed has a yield strength of 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) and a tensile strength of 790 MPa (115 ksi) — stronger than 63% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 16% and the elastic modulus is 205 GPa (29.7 Msi). 1.2363 Annealed has a density of 7.86 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 90% of steel grades. It melts at 1,400°C (2,552 °F).
Advantages
- Polishes to a fine finish — 65/100, better than 78% of steel grades
Limitations
- Low electrical conductivity — 2.7 % IACS, worse than 96% of steel grades
- Poor heat conductor — 21 W/m·K (12.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 95% of steel grades
- Limited formability — 15/100, worse than 87% of steel grades
- Difficult to weld — 20/100, worse than 84% of steel grades
- High embodied carbon — 2.5 kg CO₂/kg, worse than 82% of steel grades
1.2363 Annealed properties
Typical room-temperature values for 1.2363 Annealed; 12 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are 1.2363 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among steel grades.
Physical3
1.2363 Annealed has a density of 7.86 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 90% of steel grades. It melts at 1,400°C (2,552 °F).
Mechanical15
1.2363 Annealed has a yield strength of 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) and a tensile strength of 790 MPa (115 ksi) — stronger than 63% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 16% and the elastic modulus is 205 GPa (29.7 Msi).
Thermal6
1.2363 Annealed is rated for continuous service to 400°C (752 °F). It conducts heat at 21 W/m·K (12.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 95% of steel grades. Thermal expansion is 11 µm/m·K (6.11 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
1.2363 Annealed conducts electricity at 2.7 % IACS, worse than 96% of steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is poor (18/100), better than 83% of steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 1.2363 Annealed takes about 33 MJ of energy and emits 2.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 76% of steel grades. Typical recycled content is 40%.
Manufacturability7
1.2363 Annealed's machinability is fair (40/100, worse than 77% of steel grades); weldability poor (20/100); formability poor (15/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with 1.2363 Annealed
Is 1.2363 easy to machine?
Machine fully in the annealed condition with rigid setups and coated carbide; hardened tools require grinding, EDM or CBN, and EDM'd surfaces should be stoned and stress-relieved.
Can 1.2363 be welded?
Only repair welding with matched 5%Cr filler: preheat 300–400 °C, weld hot, then temper 25 °C below the previous tempering temperature.
Can 1.2363 be formed, bent or molded?
Hot work 1050→850 °C with slow furnace cooling; cold forming is impractical — shape by machining, then air harden from 940–980 °C for near-zero distortion.
What surface finishes work on 1.2363?
Cannot be anodized; use nitriding, black oxide/phosphate, hard chrome or PVD TiN/CrN, and always oil annealed stock to prevent rust.
1.2363 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| C | 0.95 – 1.05 | 1 |
| Si | 0.1 – 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Mn | 0.4 – 0.8 | 0.6 |
| P | ≤ 0.03 | — |
| S | ≤ 0.03 | — |
| Cr | 4.8 – 5.5 | 5.15 |
| Mo | 0.9 – 1.2 | 1.05 |
| V | 0.15 – 0.35 | 0.25 |
| Fe | balance | — |
1.2363 Annealed — frequently asked
What is 1.2363 Annealed used for?
1.2363 Annealed is typically used for punches, cutting dies and forming tools. In short: air-hardening, low distortion; A2-equivalent cold-work steel; tougher than D2.
What is the yield strength of 1.2363 Annealed?
1.2363 Annealed has a typical yield strength of 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) and a tensile strength of 790 MPa (115 ksi) — stronger than 63% of steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 8 listed tempers.
Is 1.2363 Annealed easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (40/100, worse than 77% of steel grades). Machine fully in the annealed condition with rigid setups and coated carbide; hardened tools require grinding, EDM or CBN, and EDM'd surfaces should be stoned and stress-relieved.
Can 1.2363 Annealed be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated poor (20/100). Only repair welding with matched 5%Cr filler: preheat 300–400 °C, weld hot, then temper 25 °C below the previous tempering temperature.
What surface finishes work on 1.2363 Annealed?
Cannot be anodized; use nitriding, black oxide/phosphate, hard chrome or PVD TiN/CrN, and always oil annealed stock to prevent rust.
Can 1.2363 Annealed be formed, bent or molded?
Hot work 1050→850 °C with slow furnace cooling; cold forming is impractical — shape by machining, then air harden from 940–980 °C for near-zero distortion.
What is the maximum service temperature of 1.2363 Annealed?
1.2363 Annealed is rated for continuous use to about 400°C (752 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between 1.2363 Annealed and 1.2363-ESR?
Annealed is the default condition — standard delivery condition for bar, plate and flat stock; machine to shape here, then harden. ESR: specify for large blocks, EDM-heavy tooling or polished surfaces where inclusion cleanliness and isotropy matter. Yield strength is 500 MPa in Annealed versus 510 MPa in ESR.
Sources
- EN ISO 4957 — Tool steels (X100CrMoV5-1) — ISO/CEN (2018)
- ASTM A681 — Alloy tool steels (Type A2) — ASTM (2015)
- GB/T 1299 — (Cr5Mo1V) — SAC (2014)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 1: Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels — ASM International (1990)
- Uddeholm Rigor / Böhler K305 cold-work tool steel datasheets — voestalpine (2022)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.