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Nickel Alloy Alloy 908 vs N09777

Nickel Alloy · grade comparison

Nickel Alloy Alloy 908 and N09777 are both nickel alloy grades. N09777 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) against 390 MPa (56.6 ksi) for Alloy 908, about 156% more; tensile strength follows at 1,275 MPa (185 ksi) vs 800 MPa (116 ksi). In exchange, Alloy 908 is the more ductile: elongation 40% versus 15% for N09777. N09777 conducts electricity better (1.8 % IACS vs 1.6 % IACS). On the shop floor, Alloy 908 welds better (good vs fair).

Alloy 908Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.

N09777Choose it when strength drives the design.

Alloy 908 vs N09777: properties

Alloy 908N09777

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

162 GPa23.5 Msi
160 GPa23.2 Msi

Bulk Modulus

148 GPa21.5 Msi
127 GPa18.4 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.31
0.29

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

800 MPa116 ksi
1,275 MPa185 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

390 MPa56.6 ksi
1,000 MPa145 ksi

Elongation at Break

40%
15%

Reduction in Area

55%
30%

Shear Strength

520 MPa75.4 ksi
760 MPa110 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

300 MPa43.5 ksi
480 MPa69.6 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

180 MPa·√m164 ksi·√in
70 MPa·√m63.7 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

110 J81.1 ft·lbf
25 J18.4 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

195 HB
—

Hardness, Rockwell B

92 HRB
—

Hardness, Rockwell C

—
40 HRC

Hardness, Vickers

—
400 HV

Same in both: Shear Modulus 62 GPa9 Msi

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

8.17 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³
8.14 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,330°C2,426 °F
1,345°C2,453 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,390°C2,534 °F
1,425°C2,597 °F

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Thermal Conductivity

12 W/m·K6.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F
13 W/m·K7.5 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

450 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F
435 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

7.7 µm/m·K4.3 µin/in·°F
7.4 µm/m·K4.1 µin/in·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

600°C1,112 °F
650°C1,202 °F

Min Service Temperature

-269°C-452 °F
-196°C-321 °F

Latent Heat of Fusion

—
285 J/g123 BTU/lb

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

1.6 % IACS
1.8 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

1.05×10⁻⁶ Ω·m41.3 µΩ·in
9.8×10⁻⁷ Ω·m38.6 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.2 V
-0.35 V

Corrosion Resistance

45 / 100
40 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

25 / 100
22 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

14%
13%

Weldability

60 / 100
45 / 100

Formability (cold)

60 / 100
20 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

45 / 100
55 / 100

Castability

—
30 / 100

Same in both: Polishability 70 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

185 MJ/kg79,536 BTU/lb
230 MJ/kg98,882 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

14 kg CO₂/kg
17 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

220 L/kg26.4 gal/lb
250 L/kg30 gal/lb

Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 25%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

98 kN·m/kg
157 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

19.8 MN·m/kg
19.7 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

469 kJ/m³
3,125 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

3.3 mm²/s
3.7 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

8
14

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 908N09777

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityAlloy 908N09777
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 908 vs N09777 — frequently asked

Is N09777 stronger than Alloy 908?

Yes. N09777 has a typical yield strength of 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) against 390 MPa (56.6 ksi) for Alloy 908 — about 156% more. Tensile strength is 1,275 MPa (185 ksi) vs 800 MPa (116 ksi).

Which is cheaper, Alloy 908 or N09777?

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 welds better, Alloy 908 or N09777?

Alloy 908. Its weldability rates good (60/100) against fair (45/100) for N09777.

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Alloy 908 and N09777 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.