Nickel Alloy CZ-100 vs G-NiCr15
Nickel Alloy · grade comparison
Nickel Alloy CZ-100 and G-NiCr15 are both nickel alloy grades. G-NiCr15 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) against 160 MPa (23.2 ksi) for CZ-100, about 56% more; tensile strength follows at 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) vs 380 MPa (55.1 ksi). In exchange, CZ-100 is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 22% for G-NiCr15, and G-NiCr15 is harder (150 HB vs 110 HB). G-NiCr15 is lighter (8.4 g/cm³ vs 8.85 g/cm³ for CZ-100) and G-NiCr15 is stiffer (195 GPa vs 180 GPa). On the shop floor, CZ-100 machines more easily (fair vs poor).
CZ-100Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
G-NiCr15Choose it when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint.
CZ-100 vs G-NiCr15: 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)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.31
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Same in both: Liquidus Temperature 1,400°C2,552 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 13.3 µm/m·K7.4 µin/in·°F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
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 %)
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Weldability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Carbon (primary production) 13 kg CO₂/kg
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 | CZ-100 | G-NiCr15 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 3 finishes: Gold Plating, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
CZ-100 vs G-NiCr15 — frequently asked
Is G-NiCr15 stronger than CZ-100?
Yes. G-NiCr15 has a typical yield strength of 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) against 160 MPa (23.2 ksi) for CZ-100 — about 56% more. Tensile strength is 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) vs 380 MPa (55.1 ksi).
Which is cheaper, CZ-100 or G-NiCr15?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, CZ-100 or G-NiCr15?
CZ-100. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (25/100) for G-NiCr15.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in CZ-100 and G-NiCr15 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.