Nickel Alloy Alloy 120-ANN vs Alloy 120-AW
Nickel Alloy · Alloy 120 temper comparison
Alloy 120-ANN and Alloy 120-AW are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, Alloy 120: ANN (annealed) versus AW (as-welded deposit). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Alloy 120-AW is the stronger of the two: yield strength 390 MPa (56.6 ksi) against 331 MPa (48 ksi) for Alloy 120-ANN, about 18% more. In exchange, Alloy 120-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 50% versus 35% for Alloy 120-AW, and Alloy 120-AW is harder (180 HB vs 165 HB).
Alloy 120-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Alloy 120-AWChoose it when strength drives the design.
Alloy 120-ANN vs Alloy 120-AW: 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.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 197 GPa28.6 Msi · Shear Modulus 76 GPa11 Msi · Bulk Modulus 164 GPa23.8 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.06 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,315°C2,399 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,370°C2,498 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 10.9 W/m·K6.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 450 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 13.6 µm/m·K7.6 µin/in·°F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.5 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.16×10⁻⁶ Ω·m45.7 µΩ·in
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 %)
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Weldability 75 / 100 · Castability 35 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100 · Polishability 65 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 130 MJ/kg55,890 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 9 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.
Alloy 120-ANN vs Alloy 120-AW — frequently asked
Is Alloy 120-AW stronger than Alloy 120-ANN?
Yes. Alloy 120-AW has a typical yield strength of 390 MPa (56.6 ksi) against 331 MPa (48 ksi) for Alloy 120-ANN — about 18% more. Tensile strength is 730 MPa (106 ksi) vs 758 MPa (110 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, ANN or AW?
ANN is the default Alloy 120 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.
When should I choose Alloy 120-ANN over Alloy 120-AW?
Pick Alloy 120-ANN when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick Alloy 120-AW when strength drives the design.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Alloy 120-ANN and Alloy 120-AW 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.