Nickel Alloy BNi-1 vs ERNiFeCr-1
Nickel Alloy · grade comparison
Nickel Alloy BNi-1 and ERNiFeCr-1 are both nickel alloy grades. ERNiFeCr-1 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 540 MPa (78.3 ksi) against 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) for BNi-1, about 8% more; tensile strength follows at 860 MPa (125 ksi) vs 550 MPa (79.8 ksi). ERNiFeCr-1 is the more ductile: elongation 28% versus 1% for BNi-1, and BNi-1 is harder (520 HB vs 245 HB). BNi-1 is lighter (7.89 g/cm³ vs 8.19 g/cm³ for ERNiFeCr-1) and BNi-1 runs hotter in service (900°C vs 600°C continuous). On the shop floor, ERNiFeCr-1 machines more easily (poor vs not recommended) and ERNiFeCr-1 welds better (very good vs not recommended).
BNi-1Choose it when weight is the constraint, or when the part sees heat.
ERNiFeCr-1Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
BNi-1 vs ERNiFeCr-1: 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.
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi
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)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
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
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
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 4
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 | BNi-1 | ERNiFeCr-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 3 finishes: Gold Plating, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
BNi-1 vs ERNiFeCr-1 — frequently asked
Is ERNiFeCr-1 stronger than BNi-1?
Yes. ERNiFeCr-1 has a typical yield strength of 540 MPa (78.3 ksi) against 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) for BNi-1 — about 8% more. Tensile strength is 860 MPa (125 ksi) vs 550 MPa (79.8 ksi).
Which is cheaper, BNi-1 or ERNiFeCr-1?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, BNi-1 or ERNiFeCr-1?
ERNiFeCr-1. Its machinability rates poor (25/100) against not recommended (6/100) for BNi-1; for welding the order is ERNiFeCr-1 first (very good, 70/100) then BNi-1 (not recommended, 10/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in BNi-1 and ERNiFeCr-1 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.