Nickel Alloy 800H-SA vs 800-CD
Nickel Alloy · 800 temper comparison
800H-SA and 800-CD are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, 800: 800H-SA (800H) versus CD (cold drawn). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 800-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) against 220 MPa (31.9 ksi) for 800H-SA, about 127% more; tensile strength follows at 720 MPa (104 ksi) vs 550 MPa (79.8 ksi). In exchange, 800H-SA is the more ductile: elongation 48% versus 25% for 800-CD, and 800-CD is harder (210 HB vs 130 HB). 800H-SA runs hotter in service (1,000°C vs 550°C continuous).
800H-SAChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
800-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
800H-SA vs 800-CD: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all nickel alloy 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 nickel alloy 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
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: Shear Modulus 76.5 GPa11.1 Msi · Bulk Modulus 203 GPa29.4 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.94 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,357°C2,475 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,385°C2,525 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 11.5 W/m·K6.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 14.4 µm/m·K8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 290 J/g125 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.7 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 9.89×10⁻⁷ Ω·m38.9 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.15 V · Corrosion Resistance 75 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 28% · Weldability 85 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 65 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 95 MJ/kg40,843 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 7.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 300 L/kg35.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 40%
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every nickel alloy grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
800H-SA vs 800-CD — frequently asked
Is 800-CD stronger than 800H-SA?
Yes. 800-CD has a typical yield strength of 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) against 220 MPa (31.9 ksi) for 800H-SA — about 127% more. Tensile strength is 720 MPa (104 ksi) vs 550 MPa (79.8 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, 800H-SA or CD?
ANN is the default 800 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither 800H-SA nor CD). 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, 800H-SA or 800-CD?
800-CD. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (30/100) for 800H-SA.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 800H-SA and 800-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.