Nickel Alloy 800-AW vs 800-CD
Nickel Alloy · 800 temper comparison
800-AW and 800-CD are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, 800: AW (as-welded deposit) 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 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for 800-AW, about 56% more; tensile strength follows at 720 MPa (104 ksi) vs 600 MPa (87 ksi). In exchange, 800-AW is the more ductile: elongation 35% versus 25% for 800-CD, and 800-CD is harder (210 HB vs 160 HB). 800-AW runs hotter in service (815°C vs 550°C continuous). On the shop floor, 800-CD machines more easily (fair vs poor).
800-AWChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
800-CDChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
800-AW 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
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 · Reduction in Area 45%
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.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: 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.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.15 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Same in both: Weldability 85 / 100 · Formability (cold) 45 / 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.
800-AW vs 800-CD — frequently asked
Is 800-CD stronger than 800-AW?
Yes. 800-CD has a typical yield strength of 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for 800-AW — about 56% more. Tensile strength is 720 MPa (104 ksi) vs 600 MPa (87 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AW or CD?
ANN is the default 800 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither AW 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, 800-AW or 800-CD?
800-CD. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (25/100) for 800-AW.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 800-AW 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.