Nickel Alloy Alloy 825-CD vs Alloy 825 CW-H
Nickel Alloy · Alloy 825 temper comparison
Alloy 825-CD and Alloy 825 CW-H are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, Alloy 825: CD (cold drawn) versus CW-H (cold Worked Hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Alloy 825 CW-H is the stronger of the two: yield strength 760 MPa (110 ksi) against 560 MPa (81.2 ksi) for Alloy 825-CD, about 36% more; tensile strength follows at 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 790 MPa (115 ksi). In exchange, Alloy 825-CD is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 12% for Alloy 825 CW-H, and Alloy 825 CW-H is harder (275 HB vs 220 HB). Alloy 825-CD runs hotter in service (480°C vs 400°C continuous). On the shop floor, Alloy 825-CD welds better (excellent vs very good).
Alloy 825-CDChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Alloy 825 CW-HChoose it when strength drives the design.
Alloy 825-CD vs Alloy 825 CW-H: 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
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 76 GPa11 Msi · Bulk Modulus 163 GPa23.6 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.14 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,370°C2,498 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,400°C2,552 °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 440 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 14 µm/m·K7.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 295 J/g127 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) -0.1 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 16% · Castability 30 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 115 MJ/kg49,441 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 8.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 300 L/kg35.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 45%
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 825-CD vs Alloy 825 CW-H — frequently asked
Is Alloy 825 CW-H stronger than Alloy 825-CD?
Yes. Alloy 825 CW-H has a typical yield strength of 760 MPa (110 ksi) against 560 MPa (81.2 ksi) for Alloy 825-CD — about 36% more. Tensile strength is 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 790 MPa (115 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CD or CW-H?
ANN is the default Alloy 825 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CD nor CW-H). 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 welds better, Alloy 825-CD or Alloy 825 CW-H?
Alloy 825-CD. Its weldability rates excellent (85/100) against very good (70/100) for Alloy 825 CW-H.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Alloy 825-CD and Alloy 825 CW-H 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.