Nickel Alloy CW-12MW vs G-NiCr50Nb
Nickel Alloy · grade comparison
Nickel Alloy CW-12MW and G-NiCr50Nb are both nickel alloy grades. G-NiCr50Nb is the stronger of the two: yield strength 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) for CW-12MW, about 14% more; tensile strength follows at 580 MPa (84.1 ksi) vs 550 MPa (79.8 ksi). In exchange, CW-12MW is the more ductile: elongation 10% versus 5% for G-NiCr50Nb, and G-NiCr50Nb is harder (240 HB vs 200 HB). G-NiCr50Nb is lighter (7.9 g/cm³ vs 8.94 g/cm³ for CW-12MW) and G-NiCr50Nb runs hotter in service (1,100°C vs 650°C continuous). On the shop floor, CW-12MW machines more easily (poor vs not recommended) and CW-12MW welds better (good vs poor).
CW-12MWChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
G-NiCr50NbChoose it when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint.
CW-12MW vs G-NiCr50Nb: 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)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Rockwell C
Compressive Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Vickers
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
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 40%
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 | CW-12MW | G-NiCr50Nb |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 3 finishes: Gold Plating, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
CW-12MW vs G-NiCr50Nb — frequently asked
Is G-NiCr50Nb stronger than CW-12MW?
Yes. G-NiCr50Nb has a typical yield strength of 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) for CW-12MW — about 14% more. Tensile strength is 580 MPa (84.1 ksi) vs 550 MPa (79.8 ksi).
Which is cheaper, CW-12MW or G-NiCr50Nb?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, CW-12MW or G-NiCr50Nb?
CW-12MW. Its machinability rates poor (22/100) against not recommended (12/100) for G-NiCr50Nb; for welding the order is CW-12MW first (good, 55/100) then G-NiCr50Nb (poor, 25/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in CW-12MW and G-NiCr50Nb 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.