Nickel Alloy Alloy 120-CD vs Alloy 120 HR-ANN
Nickel Alloy · Alloy 120 temper comparison
Alloy 120-CD and Alloy 120 HR-ANN are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, Alloy 120: CD (cold drawn) versus HR-ANN (hot Rolled + Annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Alloy 120-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) against 310 MPa (45 ksi) for Alloy 120 HR-ANN, about 100% more; tensile strength follows at 900 MPa (131 ksi) vs 720 MPa (104 ksi). In exchange, Alloy 120 HR-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 47% versus 20% for Alloy 120-CD, and Alloy 120-CD is harder (250 HB vs 158 HB). Alloy 120 HR-ANN runs hotter in service (1,149°C vs 650°C continuous). On the shop floor, Alloy 120 HR-ANN welds better (very good vs good).
Alloy 120-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
Alloy 120 HR-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Alloy 120-CD vs Alloy 120 HR-ANN: 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.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.5 % IACS
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 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: 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-CD vs Alloy 120 HR-ANN — frequently asked
Is Alloy 120-CD stronger than Alloy 120 HR-ANN?
Yes. Alloy 120-CD has a typical yield strength of 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) against 310 MPa (45 ksi) for Alloy 120 HR-ANN — about 100% more. Tensile strength is 900 MPa (131 ksi) vs 720 MPa (104 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CD or HR-ANN?
ANN is the default Alloy 120 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CD nor HR-ANN). 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 welds better, Alloy 120-CD or Alloy 120 HR-ANN?
Alloy 120 HR-ANN. Its weldability rates very good (75/100) against good (65/100) for Alloy 120-CD.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Alloy 120-CD and Alloy 120 HR-ANN 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.