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Nickel Alloy ENiCrCoMo-1 vs ERNiCrMo-2

Nickel Alloy · grade comparison

Nickel Alloy ENiCrCoMo-1 and ERNiCrMo-2 are both nickel alloy grades. Both yield at about 430 MPa — strength does not separate them. ENiCrCoMo-1 is harder — 17 HRC against 13 HRC for ERNiCrMo-2 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. ENiCrCoMo-1 conducts heat better (13.6 W/m·K vs 9.1 W/m·K). On the shop floor, ERNiCrMo-2 forms better (good vs fair).

ENiCrCoMo-1Choose it when surface hardness matters.

ENiCrCoMo-1 vs ERNiCrMo-2: properties

ENiCrCoMo-1ERNiCrMo-2

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

211 GPa30.6 Msi
205 GPa29.7 Msi

Shear Modulus

81 GPa11.7 Msi
79 GPa11.5 Msi

Bulk Modulus

176 GPa25.5 Msi
190 GPa27.6 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.3
0.32

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

720 MPa104 ksi
730 MPa106 ksi

Elongation at Break

38%
36%

Compressive Strength

440 MPa63.8 ksi
450 MPa65.3 ksi

Shear Strength

480 MPa69.6 ksi
470 MPa68.2 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

100 MPa·√m91 ksi·√in
120 MPa·√m109 ksi·√in

Hardness, Brinell

210 HB
200 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

94 HRB
92 HRB

Hardness, Rockwell C

17 HRC
13 HRC

Hardness, Vickers

220 HV
210 HV

Same in both: Yield Strength (0.2% offset) 430 MPa62.4 ksi · Reduction in Area 40% · Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit) 300 MPa43.5 ksi · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 75 J55.3 ft·lbf

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

8.36 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³
8.22 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,332°C2,430 °F
1,260°C2,300 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,380°C2,516 °F
1,355°C2,471 °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
9.1 W/m·K5.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

419 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F
486 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

11.6 µm/m·K6.4 µin/in·°F
13.9 µm/m·K7.7 µin/in·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

1,100°C2,012 °F
1,150°C2,102 °F

Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 290 J/g125 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

1.4 % IACS
1.5 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

1.22×10⁻⁶ Ω·m48 µΩ·in
1.16×10⁻⁶ Ω·m45.7 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

80 / 100
78 / 100

Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.15 V

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

20 / 100
25 / 100

Weldability

85 / 100
88 / 100

Formability (cold)

35 / 100
55 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

55 / 100
65 / 100

Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 12% · Polishability 60 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

175 MJ/kg75,237 BTU/lb
155 MJ/kg66,638 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

14 kg CO₂/kg
12.5 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

350 L/kg41.9 gal/lb
220 L/kg26.4 gal/lb

Typical Recycled Content

30%
35%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

86 kN·m/kg
89 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

25.2 MN·m/kg
24.9 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

438 kJ/m³
451 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

3.9 mm²/s
2.3 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

4
2

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-1ERNiCrMo-2

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityENiCrCoMo-1ERNiCrMo-2
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 ERNiCrMo-2 — frequently asked

What is the difference between ENiCrCoMo-1 and ERNiCrMo-2?

Nickel Alloy ENiCrCoMo-1 and ERNiCrMo-2 are both nickel alloy grades. Both yield at about 430 MPa — strength does not separate them. ENiCrCoMo-1 is harder — 17 HRC against 13 HRC for ERNiCrMo-2 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads.

Which is cheaper, ENiCrCoMo-1 or ERNiCrMo-2?

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, ENiCrCoMo-1 or ERNiCrMo-2?

ERNiCrMo-2, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 25/100 against 20/100 for ENiCrCoMo-1.

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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.