Nickel Alloy Alloy 908 vs Ni-Span-C 902
Nickel Alloy · grade comparison
Nickel Alloy Alloy 908 and Ni-Span-C 902 are both nickel alloy grades. Alloy 908 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 390 MPa (56.6 ksi) against 310 MPa (45 ksi) for Ni-Span-C 902, about 26% more; tensile strength follows at 800 MPa (116 ksi) vs 690 MPa (100 ksi). In exchange, Ni-Span-C 902 is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 40% for Alloy 908, and Alloy 908 is harder (195 HB vs 165 HB). Ni-Span-C 902 is stiffer (179 GPa vs 162 GPa) and Alloy 908 runs hotter in service (600°C vs 200°C continuous).
Alloy 908Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
Ni-Span-C 902Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Alloy 908 vs Ni-Span-C 902: 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)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 110 J81.1 ft·lbf
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
Latent Heat of Fusion
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.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 25%
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 908 | Ni-Span-C 902 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 3 finishes: Gold Plating, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
Alloy 908 vs Ni-Span-C 902 — frequently asked
Is Alloy 908 stronger than Ni-Span-C 902?
Yes. Alloy 908 has a typical yield strength of 390 MPa (56.6 ksi) against 310 MPa (45 ksi) for Ni-Span-C 902 — about 26% more. Tensile strength is 800 MPa (116 ksi) vs 690 MPa (100 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Alloy 908 or Ni-Span-C 902?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, Alloy 908 or Ni-Span-C 902?
Ni-Span-C 902, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 30/100 against 25/100 for Alloy 908; for welding the order is Alloy 908 first (good, 60/100) then Ni-Span-C 902 (good, 55/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Alloy 908 and Ni-Span-C 902 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.