Nickel Alloy Alloy 602 CA vs Inconel 625
Nickel Alloy · grade comparison
Nickel Alloy Alloy 602 CA and Inconel 625 are both nickel alloy grades. Inconel 625 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 490 MPa (71.1 ksi) against 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) for Alloy 602 CA, about 48% more; tensile strength follows at 930 MPa (135 ksi) vs 750 MPa (109 ksi). Alloy 602 CA is lighter (7.9 g/cm³ vs 8.44 g/cm³ for Inconel 625) and Alloy 602 CA runs hotter in service (1,200°C vs 650°C continuous). On the shop floor, Inconel 625 welds better (excellent vs good), Inconel 625 forms better (very good vs good), and Inconel 625 sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than Alloy 602 CA (high, $$$$).
Alloy 602 CAChoose it when weight is the constraint, or when the part sees heat.
Inconel 625Choose it when strength drives the design, or when it will be welded.
Alloy 602 CA vs Inconel 625: 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
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Compressive Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elongation at Break 45%
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)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 290 J/g125 BTU/lb
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
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Castability
Same in both: Machinability 18 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 12%
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Same in both: Embodied Water 300 L/kg35.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 35%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: 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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | Alloy 602 CA | Inconel 625 |
|---|---|---|
| CNC machining | — | Yes |
| Sheet metal | — | Yes |
| 3D printing | — | Yes |
| Default condition | — | O |
| 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 602 CA vs Inconel 625 — frequently asked
Is Inconel 625 stronger than Alloy 602 CA?
Yes. Inconel 625 has a typical yield strength of 490 MPa (71.1 ksi) against 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) for Alloy 602 CA — about 48% more. Tensile strength is 930 MPa (135 ksi) vs 750 MPa (109 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Alloy 602 CA or Inconel 625?
Inconel 625 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while Alloy 602 CA is high ($$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which welds better, Alloy 602 CA or Inconel 625?
Inconel 625. Its weldability rates excellent (88/100) against good (60/100) for Alloy 602 CA.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Alloy 602 CA and Inconel 625 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.