Steel Y40Mn-N (Normalized)
Heat-treated state
Uniform fine pearlitic structure for better strength/toughness balance in as-machined shafts.
Values for the N condition
Other Y40Mn tempers and conditions
Y40Mn is listed in 7 conditions; see the grade overview at Y40Mn.
Compare all 7 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Annealed | Choose when maximum dimensional stability and lowest residual stress before finish machining are needed. | 330 | 570 | 20 | 170 HB | 9.5 % IACS |
Hot rolled | Cheapest stock form for large-diameter bar that will be fully machined or subsequently heat treated. | 380 | 620 | 16 | 185 HB | 9.5 % IACS |
NThis page Normalized | Uniform fine pearlitic structure for better strength/toughness balance in as-machined shafts. | 410 | 700 | 17 | 207 HB | 9 % IACS |
CDDefault Cold drawn | Standard stocked condition: tight tolerance bright bar with the best chip control for high-volume CNC turning. | 540 | 660 | 10 | 195 HB | — |
oil quenched and high tempered | General-purpose quench-and-temper level for medium-duty shafts, studs and levers that still machine easily. | 700 | 880 | 14 | 28 HRC | — |
Induction hardened | Use when a wear-resistant 50+ HRC bearing/journal surface is needed on a tough machined core. | 720 | 900 | 12 | 54 HRC | 8.5 % IACS |
oil quenched and medium tempered | Higher-strength condition for loaded pins, spindles and Grade-5-class fasteners; toughness starts to drop. | 850 | 1,030 | 12 | 33 HRC | — |
What is Y40Mn-N?
Y40Mn-N is Y40Mn heat treated to N — uniform fine pearlitic structure for better strength/toughness balance in as-machined shafts. Y40Mn-N has a yield strength of 410 MPa (59.5 ksi) and a tensile strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) — weaker than 57% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 17% and the elastic modulus is 205 GPa (29.7 Msi). Y40Mn-N has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,420°C (2,588 °F). CD is the default condition FabDigit quotes; N is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Low embodied carbon — 1.9 kg CO₂/kg, better than 92% of steel grades
- Easy to machine — 62/100, better than 89% of steel grades
Limitations
- Low fracture toughness — 52 MPa·√m (47.3 ksi·√in), worse than 84% of steel grades
- Hard to polish — 45/100, worse than 84% of steel grades
Y40Mn-N properties
Typical room-temperature values for Y40Mn-N; 22 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are Y40Mn reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among steel grades.
Physical3
Y40Mn-N has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,420°C (2,588 °F).
Mechanical14
Y40Mn-N has a yield strength of 410 MPa (59.5 ksi) and a tensile strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) — weaker than 57% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 17% and the elastic modulus is 205 GPa (29.7 Msi).
Thermal6
Y40Mn-N is rated for continuous service to 425°C (797 °F). It conducts heat at 47 W/m·K (27.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 75% of steel grades. Thermal expansion is 11.9 µm/m·K (6.61 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
Y40Mn-N conducts electricity at 9 % IACS, better than 71% of steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is not recommended (10/100), worse than 86% of steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of Y40Mn-N takes about 25 MJ of energy and emits 1.9 kg of CO₂ — less than 82% of steel grades. Typical recycled content is 35%.
Manufacturability6
Y40Mn-N's machinability is good (62/100, better than 89% of steel grades); weldability poor (28/100); formability poor (30/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with Y40Mn-N
Is Y40Mn easy to machine?
Excellent turning/drilling with short chips; run 15–25 % higher speed than 1045, keep feeds high so MnS lubrication works, and avoid very light finishing passes that smear the surface.
Can Y40Mn be welded?
Poor — high sulfur plus ~0.4 % C promotes hot cracking and porosity; if unavoidable, preheat 200–250 °C, use low-hydrogen filler and post-weld stress relief, and never use it in fatigue-loaded welded joints.
Can Y40Mn be formed, bent or molded?
Hot forge at 1100–1200 °C (never below ~850 °C); cold heading and bending are limited by sulfide anisotropy — bend transverse to the rolling direction with generous radii.
What surface finishes work on Y40Mn?
Takes zinc, black oxide, phosphate and hard chrome well, but sulfide stringers can pit during acid pickling and leave streaks after polishing; degrease thoroughly and prefer alkaline cleaning.
Y40Mn 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 | 0.37 – 0.45 | 0.41 |
| Si | 0.15 – 0.35 | 0.25 |
| Mn | 1.2 – 1.55 | 1.38 |
| Sresulfurized for chip breaking (MnS inclusions) | 0.18 – 0.3 | 0.24 |
| P | ≤ 0.06 | 0.03 |
| Crresidual | ≤ 0.25 | — |
| Niresidual | ≤ 0.25 | — |
| Curesidual | ≤ 0.25 | — |
| Fe | balance | — |
Y40Mn-N — frequently asked
What is Y40Mn-N used for?
Y40Mn-N is typically used for shafts, axles and high-strength bolts. In short: highest-strength Mn free-cutting bar; quench-and-temper to 35 HRC; 1140 equivalent stock.
What is the yield strength of Y40Mn-N?
Y40Mn-N has a typical yield strength of 410 MPa (59.5 ksi) and a tensile strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) — weaker than 57% of steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 7 listed tempers.
Is Y40Mn-N easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (62/100, better than 89% of steel grades). Excellent turning/drilling with short chips; run 15–25 % higher speed than 1045, keep feeds high so MnS lubrication works, and avoid very light finishing passes that smear the surface.
Can Y40Mn-N be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated poor (28/100). Poor — high sulfur plus ~0.4 % C promotes hot cracking and porosity; if unavoidable, preheat 200–250 °C, use low-hydrogen filler and post-weld stress relief, and never use it in fatigue-loaded welded joints.
What surface finishes work on Y40Mn-N?
Takes zinc, black oxide, phosphate and hard chrome well, but sulfide stringers can pit during acid pickling and leave streaks after polishing; degrease thoroughly and prefer alkaline cleaning.
Can Y40Mn-N be formed, bent or molded?
Hot forge at 1100–1200 °C (never below ~850 °C); cold heading and bending are limited by sulfide anisotropy — bend transverse to the rolling direction with generous radii.
What is the maximum service temperature of Y40Mn-N?
Y40Mn-N is rated for continuous use to about 425°C (797 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between Y40Mn-CD and Y40Mn-ANN?
CD is the default condition — standard stocked condition: tight tolerance bright bar with the best chip control for high-volume CNC turning. ANN: choose when maximum dimensional stability and lowest residual stress before finish machining are needed. Yield strength is 540 MPa in CD versus 330 MPa in ANN.
Sources
- GB/T 8731 (Free-cutting structural steel) — SAC / (2008)
- GB/T 699 (reference for heat treatment/mechanicals) — SAC (2015)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 1: Properties and Selection — Irons, Steels — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 16: Machining — ASM International (1989)
- SAE J403 / ASTM A29 (grade 1140 analog composition) — SAE / ASTM (2019)
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.