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Nickel Alloy Alloy 22 vs N10624

Nickel Alloy · grade comparison

Nickel Alloy Alloy 22 and N10624 are both nickel alloy grades. N10624 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 890 MPa (129 ksi) against 800 MPa (116 ksi) for Alloy 22, about 11% more. In exchange, Alloy 22 is the more ductile: elongation 62% versus 55% for N10624, and N10624 is harder (95 HRB vs 88 HRB). Alloy 22 is lighter (8.69 g/cm³ vs 9.22 g/cm³ for N10624) and Alloy 22 runs hotter in service (675°C vs 480°C continuous). On the shop floor, Alloy 22 welds better (excellent vs good).

Alloy 22Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.

N10624Choose it when strength drives the design.

Alloy 22 vs N10624: properties

Alloy 22N10624

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

206 GPa29.9 Msi
216 GPa31.3 Msi

Shear Modulus

80 GPa11.6 Msi
83 GPa12 Msi

Bulk Modulus

155 GPa22.5 Msi
190 GPa27.6 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.28
0.31

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

800 MPa116 ksi
890 MPa129 ksi

Elongation at Break

62%
55%

Reduction in Area

65%
60%

Compressive Strength

400 MPa58 ksi
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Shear Strength

520 MPa75.4 ksi
540 MPa78.3 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

340 MPa49.3 ksi
350 MPa50.8 ksi

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

250 J184 ft·lbf
180 J133 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

200 HB
210 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

88 HRB
95 HRB

Hardness, Vickers

210 HV
220 HV

Same in both: Yield Strength (0.2% offset) 400 MPa58 ksi

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

8.69 g/cm³0.31 lb/in³
9.22 g/cm³0.33 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,357°C2,475 °F
1,330°C2,426 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,399°C2,550 °F
1,380°C2,516 °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
11 W/m·K6.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

414 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F
373 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

12.4 µm/m·K6.9 µin/in·°F
10.3 µm/m·K5.7 µin/in·°F

Latent Heat of Fusion

285 J/g123 BTU/lb
290 J/g125 BTU/lb

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

675°C1,247 °F
480°C896 °F

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

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

1.5 % IACS
1.3 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

1.14×10⁻⁶ Ω·m44.9 µΩ·in
1.37×10⁻⁶ Ω·m53.9 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.08 V
-0.12 V

Corrosion Resistance

93 / 100
88 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

15 / 100
20 / 100

Weldability

85 / 100
65 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

50 / 100
55 / 100

Polishability

75 / 100
70 / 100

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

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

12 kg CO₂/kg
13.5 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

260 L/kg31.2 gal/lb
300 L/kg35.9 gal/lb

Typical Recycled Content

40%
30%

Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 145 MJ/kg62,339 BTU/lb

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

92 kN·m/kg
97 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

23.7 MN·m/kg
23.4 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

388 kJ/m³
370 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

2.8 mm²/s
3.2 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

3
4

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 22N10624

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityAlloy 22N10624
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 N10624 — frequently asked

Is N10624 stronger than Alloy 22?

Yes. N10624 has a typical tensile strength of 890 MPa (129 ksi) against 800 MPa (116 ksi) for Alloy 22 — about 11% more.

Which is cheaper, Alloy 22 or N10624?

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.

Which is easier to machine, Alloy 22 or N10624?

N10624, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 20/100 against 15/100 for Alloy 22; for welding the order is Alloy 22 first (excellent, 85/100) then N10624 (good, 65/100).

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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.