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Nickel Alloy Alloy 22-ANN vs Alloy 22 Cast

Nickel Alloy · Alloy 22 temper comparison

Alloy 22-ANN and Alloy 22 Cast are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, Alloy 22: ANN (annealed) versus Cast (as cast). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Alloy 22-ANN is the stronger of the two: yield strength 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for Alloy 22 Cast, about 25% more; tensile strength follows at 800 MPa (116 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi). Alloy 22-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 62% versus 28% for Alloy 22 Cast, and Alloy 22 Cast is harder (93 HRB vs 88 HRB).

Alloy 22-ANNChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.

Alloy 22-ANN vs Alloy 22 Cast: properties

Alloy 22-ANNAlloy 22 Cast

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

206 GPa29.9 Msi
200 GPa29 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

800 MPa116 ksi
620 MPa89.9 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

400 MPa58 ksi
320 MPa46.4 ksi

Elongation at Break

62%
28%

Reduction in Area

65%
28%

Compressive Strength

400 MPa58 ksi
320 MPa46.4 ksi

Shear Strength

520 MPa75.4 ksi
420 MPa60.9 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

340 MPa49.3 ksi
240 MPa34.8 ksi

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

250 J184 ft·lbf
90 J66.4 ft·lbf

Hardness, Rockwell B

88 HRB
93 HRB

Same in both: Shear Modulus 80 GPa11.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 155 GPa22.5 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.28 · Hardness, Brinell 200 HB · Hardness, Vickers 210 HV

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Same in both: Density 8.69 g/cm³0.31 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,357°C2,475 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,399°C2,550 °F

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Thermal Conductivity

10.1 W/m·K5.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F
9.8 W/m·K5.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

675°C1,247 °F
650°C1,202 °F

Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 414 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12.4 µm/m·K6.9 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 285 J/g123 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Resistivity

1.14×10⁻⁶ Ω·m44.9 µΩ·in
1.16×10⁻⁶ Ω·m45.7 µΩ·in

Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.5 % IACS

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

93 / 100
88 / 100

Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.08 V

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

15 / 100
14 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

12%
11%

Weldability

85 / 100
78 / 100

Formability (cold)

70 / 100
15 / 100

Same in both: Castability 35 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 50 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 145 MJ/kg62,339 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 12 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 260 L/kg31.2 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.

2005001,0006.577.588.59Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scaleAlloy 22

Alloy 22-ANN vs Alloy 22 Cast — frequently asked

Is Alloy 22-ANN stronger than Alloy 22 Cast?

Yes. Alloy 22-ANN has a typical yield strength of 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for Alloy 22 Cast — about 25% more. Tensile strength is 800 MPa (116 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, ANN or Cast?

ANN is the default Alloy 22 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.

Which welds better, Alloy 22-ANN or Alloy 22 Cast?

Alloy 22-ANN. Its weldability rates excellent (85/100) against very good (78/100) for Alloy 22 Cast.

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Alloy 22-ANN and Alloy 22 Cast 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.