Nickel Alloy Alloy 22 Cast vs Alloy 22-CD
Nickel Alloy · Alloy 22 temper comparison
Alloy 22 Cast and Alloy 22-CD are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, Alloy 22: Cast (as cast) versus CD (cold drawn). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Alloy 22-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 800 MPa (116 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for Alloy 22 Cast, about 150% more; tensile strength follows at 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi). In exchange, Alloy 22 Cast is the more ductile: elongation 28% versus 25% for Alloy 22-CD, and Alloy 22-CD is harder (310 HV vs 210 HV).
Alloy 22 CastChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Alloy 22-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
Alloy 22 Cast vs Alloy 22-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, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 80 GPa11.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 155 GPa22.5 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.28 · Hardness, Brinell 200 HB
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
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
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
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) -0.08 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 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.
Alloy 22 Cast vs Alloy 22-CD — frequently asked
Is Alloy 22-CD stronger than Alloy 22 Cast?
Yes. Alloy 22-CD has a typical yield strength of 800 MPa (116 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for Alloy 22 Cast — about 150% more. Tensile strength is 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Cast or CD?
ANN is the default Alloy 22 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Cast 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, Alloy 22 Cast or Alloy 22-CD?
Alloy 22-CD. Its machinability rates poor (20/100) against not recommended (14/100) for Alloy 22 Cast; for welding the order is Alloy 22-CD first (excellent, 85/100) then Alloy 22 Cast (very good, 78/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Alloy 22 Cast and Alloy 22-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.