Nickel Alloy Alloy 59 vs Hastelloy C276
Nickel Alloy · grade comparison
Nickel Alloy Alloy 59 and Hastelloy C276 are both nickel alloy grades. Hastelloy C276 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 790 MPa (115 ksi) against 740 MPa (107 ksi) for Alloy 59, about 7% more. Hastelloy C276 is the more ductile: elongation 60% versus 50% for Alloy 59. Alloy 59 is lighter (8.6 g/cm³ vs 8.89 g/cm³ for Hastelloy C276) and Alloy 59 runs hotter in service (1,000°C vs 650°C continuous). On the shop floor, Hastelloy C276 sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than Alloy 59 (high, $$$$).
Alloy 59Choose it when weight is the constraint, or when the part sees heat.
Hastelloy C276Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Alloy 59 vs Hastelloy C276: 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
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.31 · Yield Strength (0.2% offset) 360 MPa52.2 ksi · Reduction in Area 65%
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 290 J/g125 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Weldability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Castability
Same in both: Machinability 18 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 12% · Formability (cold) 75 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Embodied Carbon (primary production) 14 kg CO₂/kg · Typical Recycled Content 40%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | Alloy 59 | Hastelloy C276 |
|---|---|---|
| CNC machining | — | Yes |
| Sheet metal | — | Yes |
| Default condition | — | Solution Annealed |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$ Premium |
| Min. machined wall | — | 1.5 mm |
| Best machined surface | — | Ra 1.6 µm |
| Electropolishing | — | Yes |
| HVOF Coating | — | Yes |
They share 3 finishes: Gold Plating, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
Alloy 59 vs Hastelloy C276 — frequently asked
Is Hastelloy C276 stronger than Alloy 59?
Yes. Hastelloy C276 has a typical tensile strength of 790 MPa (115 ksi) against 740 MPa (107 ksi) for Alloy 59 — about 7% more.
Which is cheaper, Alloy 59 or Hastelloy C276?
Hastelloy C276 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while Alloy 59 is high ($$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
When should I choose Alloy 59 over Hastelloy C276?
Pick Alloy 59 when weight is the constraint, or when the part sees heat. Pick Hastelloy C276 when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Alloy 59 and Hastelloy C276 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.