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Nickel Alloy ENiCrCoMo-1 vs ENiCrMo-7

Nickel Alloy · grade comparison

Nickel Alloy ENiCrCoMo-1 and ENiCrMo-7 are both nickel alloy grades. ENiCrMo-7 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) against 430 MPa (62.4 ksi) for ENiCrCoMo-1, about 12% more; tensile strength follows at 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 720 MPa (104 ksi). ENiCrCoMo-1 is harder — 210 HB against 195 HB for ENiCrMo-7 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. ENiCrCoMo-1 is lighter (8.36 g/cm³ vs 8.64 g/cm³ for ENiCrMo-7) and ENiCrCoMo-1 runs hotter in service (1,100°C vs 650°C continuous). On the shop floor, ENiCrMo-7 forms better (45 vs 35 out of 100).

ENiCrCoMo-1Choose it when surface hardness matters, or when weight is the constraint.

ENiCrMo-7Choose it when strength drives the design.

ENiCrCoMo-1 vs ENiCrMo-7: properties

ENiCrCoMo-1ENiCrMo-7

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Poisson's Ratio

0.3
0.31

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

720 MPa104 ksi
760 MPa110 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

430 MPa62.4 ksi
480 MPa69.6 ksi

Reduction in Area

40%
45%

Compressive Strength

440 MPa63.8 ksi
490 MPa71.1 ksi

Shear Strength

480 MPa69.6 ksi
460 MPa66.7 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

300 MPa43.5 ksi
290 MPa42.1 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

100 MPa·√m91 ksi·√in
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Hardness, Brinell

210 HB
195 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

94 HRB
90 HRB

Hardness, Rockwell C

17 HRC
10 HRC

Hardness, Vickers

220 HV
205 HV

Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 211 GPa30.6 Msi · Shear Modulus 81 GPa11.7 Msi · Bulk Modulus 176 GPa25.5 Msi · Elongation at Break 38% · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 75 J55.3 ft·lbf

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

8.36 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³
8.64 g/cm³0.31 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,332°C2,430 °F
1,350°C2,462 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,380°C2,516 °F
1,400°C2,552 °F

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Thermal Conductivity

13.6 W/m·K7.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F
10.1 W/m·K5.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

419 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F
406 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

11.6 µm/m·K6.4 µin/in·°F
10.8 µm/m·K6 µin/in·°F

Latent Heat of Fusion

290 J/g125 BTU/lb
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Max Service Temperature (continuous)

1,100°C2,012 °F
650°C1,202 °F

Same in both: Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Resistivity

1.22×10⁻⁶ Ω·m48 µΩ·in
1.25×10⁻⁶ Ω·m49.2 µΩ·in

Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.4 % IACS

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.15 V
-0.1 V

Corrosion Resistance

80 / 100
91 / 100

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

20 / 100
22 / 100

Formability (cold)

35 / 100
45 / 100

Polishability

60 / 100
70 / 100

Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 12% · Weldability 85 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

175 MJ/kg75,237 BTU/lb
165 MJ/kg70,937 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

14 kg CO₂/kg
13.5 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

350 L/kg41.9 gal/lb
400 L/kg47.9 gal/lb

Typical Recycled Content

30%
25%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

86 kN·m/kg
88 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

25.2 MN·m/kg
24.4 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

438 kJ/m³
546 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

3.9 mm²/s
2.9 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

4
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.

2005001,0006.577.588.59Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scaleENiCrCoMo-1ENiCrMo-7

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityENiCrCoMo-1ENiCrMo-7
Default condition——
Relative cost$$$$ High$$$$ High
Min. machined wall——
Best machined surface——

Both take the same 3 finishes: Gold Plating, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.

ENiCrCoMo-1 vs ENiCrMo-7 — frequently asked

Is ENiCrMo-7 stronger than ENiCrCoMo-1?

Yes. ENiCrMo-7 has a typical yield strength of 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) against 430 MPa (62.4 ksi) for ENiCrCoMo-1 — about 12% more. Tensile strength is 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 720 MPa (104 ksi).

Which is cheaper, ENiCrCoMo-1 or ENiCrMo-7?

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.

When should I choose ENiCrCoMo-1 over ENiCrMo-7?

Pick ENiCrCoMo-1 when surface hardness matters, or when weight is the constraint. Pick ENiCrMo-7 when strength drives the design.

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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in ENiCrCoMo-1 and ENiCrMo-7 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.