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Nickel Alloy Alloy 22 vs N06250

Nickel Alloy · grade comparison

Nickel Alloy Alloy 22 and N06250 are both nickel alloy grades. Alloy 22 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 360 MPa (52.2 ksi) for N06250, about 11% more; tensile strength follows at 800 MPa (116 ksi) vs 760 MPa (110 ksi). Alloy 22 is harder — 200 HB against 180 HB for N06250 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads.

Alloy 22Choose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.

Alloy 22 vs N06250: properties

Alloy 22N06250

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Shear Modulus

80 GPa11.6 Msi
79 GPa11.5 Msi

Bulk Modulus

155 GPa22.5 Msi
180 GPa26.1 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.28
0.31

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

800 MPa116 ksi
760 MPa110 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

400 MPa58 ksi
360 MPa52.2 ksi

Elongation at Break

62%
58%

Compressive Strength

400 MPa58 ksi
360 MPa52.2 ksi

Shear Strength

520 MPa75.4 ksi
490 MPa71.1 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

340 MPa49.3 ksi
320 MPa46.4 ksi

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

250 J184 ft·lbf
200 J148 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

200 HB
180 HB

Hardness, Vickers

210 HV
190 HV

Hardness, Rockwell C

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9 HRC

Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 206 GPa29.9 Msi · Reduction in Area 65% · Hardness, Rockwell B 88 HRB

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

8.69 g/cm³0.31 lb/in³
8.7 g/cm³0.31 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,357°C2,475 °F
1,325°C2,417 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,399°C2,550 °F
1,370°C2,498 °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
10 W/m·K5.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

414 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F
425 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

12.4 µm/m·K6.9 µin/in·°F
11.6 µm/m·K6.4 µin/in·°F

Latent Heat of Fusion

285 J/g123 BTU/lb
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Max Service Temperature (continuous)

675°C1,247 °F
650°C1,202 °F

Same in both: Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

1.5 % IACS
1.4 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

1.14×10⁻⁶ Ω·m44.9 µΩ·in
1.25×10⁻⁶ Ω·m49.2 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.08 V
-0.1 V

Corrosion Resistance

93 / 100
92 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

15 / 100
18 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

50 / 100
55 / 100

Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 12% · Weldability 85 / 100 · Formability (cold) 70 / 100 · Castability 35 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

145 MJ/kg62,339 BTU/lb
180 MJ/kg77,386 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

12 kg CO₂/kg
14 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

260 L/kg31.2 gal/lb
350 L/kg41.9 gal/lb

Typical Recycled Content

40%
45%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

92 kN·m/kg
87 kN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

388 kJ/m³
315 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

2.8 mm²/s
2.7 mm²/s

Same in both: Specific Stiffness (E / density) 23.7 MN·m/kg · Thermal Shock Resistance Index 3

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 22N06250

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityAlloy 22N06250
Default condition——
Relative cost$$$$ High$$$$ High
Min. machined wall——
Best machined surface——

Both take the same 3 finishes: Gold Plating, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.

Alloy 22 vs N06250 — frequently asked

Is Alloy 22 stronger than N06250?

Yes. Alloy 22 has a typical yield strength of 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 360 MPa (52.2 ksi) for N06250 — about 11% more. Tensile strength is 800 MPa (116 ksi) vs 760 MPa (110 ksi).

Which is cheaper, Alloy 22 or N06250?

Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.

When should I choose Alloy 22 over N06250?

Pick Alloy 22 when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.

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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Alloy 22 and N06250 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.