Nickel Alloy CY-40 vs N-12M-1
Nickel Alloy · grade comparison
Nickel Alloy CY-40 and N-12M-1 are both nickel alloy grades. N-12M-1 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 370 MPa (53.7 ksi) against 245 MPa (35.5 ksi) for CY-40, about 51% more; tensile strength follows at 585 MPa (84.8 ksi) vs 520 MPa (75.4 ksi). In exchange, CY-40 is the more ductile: elongation 38% versus 10% for N-12M-1, and N-12M-1 is harder (200 HB vs 145 HB). CY-40 is lighter (8.45 g/cm³ vs 9.24 g/cm³ for N-12M-1) and N-12M-1 is stiffer (217 GPa vs 200 GPa). On the shop floor, CY-40 welds better (good vs fair).
CY-40Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
N-12M-1Choose it when strength drives the design.
CY-40 vs N-12M-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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
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 B
Hardness, Vickers
Hardness, Rockwell C
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.31
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 3
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 | CY-40 | N-12M-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 3 finishes: Gold Plating, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
CY-40 vs N-12M-1 — frequently asked
Is N-12M-1 stronger than CY-40?
Yes. N-12M-1 has a typical yield strength of 370 MPa (53.7 ksi) against 245 MPa (35.5 ksi) for CY-40 — about 51% more. Tensile strength is 585 MPa (84.8 ksi) vs 520 MPa (75.4 ksi).
Which is cheaper, CY-40 or N-12M-1?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, CY-40 or N-12M-1?
CY-40, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 28/100 against 20/100 for N-12M-1; for welding the order is CY-40 first (good, 60/100) then N-12M-1 (fair, 35/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in CY-40 and N-12M-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.