Nickel Alloy ENiCrFe-2 vs ENiCrFe-3
Nickel Alloy · grade comparison
Nickel Alloy ENiCrFe-2 and ENiCrFe-3 are both nickel alloy grades. Both yield at about 420 MPa — strength does not separate them. ENiCrFe-2 is harder — 12 HRC against 11 HRC for ENiCrFe-3 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. ENiCrFe-2 conducts heat better (12 W/m·K vs 10.5 W/m·K). On the shop floor, ENiCrFe-2 forms better (good vs fair).
ENiCrFe-2Choose it when surface hardness matters.
ENiCrFe-2 vs ENiCrFe-3: 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.
Shear Modulus
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 205 GPa29.7 Msi · Bulk Modulus 170 GPa24.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.31 · Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 620 MPa89.9 ksi · Yield Strength (0.2% offset) 420 MPa60.9 ksi · Elongation at Break 38% · Reduction in Area 40% · Compressive Strength 430 MPa62.4 ksi · Shear Strength 400 MPa58 ksi · Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit) 250 MPa36.3 ksi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Melting Point (Solidus)
Same in both: Density 8.3 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³ · Liquidus Temperature 1,400°C2,552 °F
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
Same in both: Max Service Temperature (continuous) 650°C1,202 °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).
Corrosion Resistance
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 Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability 28 / 100 · Weldability 88 / 100
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.
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Specific Strength (UTS / density) 75 kN·m/kg · Specific Stiffness (E / density) 24.7 MN·m/kg · Modulus of Resilience 430 kJ/m³
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 | ENiCrFe-2 | ENiCrFe-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 3 finishes: Gold Plating, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
ENiCrFe-2 vs ENiCrFe-3 — frequently asked
What is the difference between ENiCrFe-2 and ENiCrFe-3?
Nickel Alloy ENiCrFe-2 and ENiCrFe-3 are both nickel alloy grades. Both yield at about 420 MPa — strength does not separate them. ENiCrFe-2 is harder — 12 HRC against 11 HRC for ENiCrFe-3 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads.
Which is cheaper, ENiCrFe-2 or ENiCrFe-3?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
When should I choose ENiCrFe-2 over ENiCrFe-3?
Pick ENiCrFe-2 when surface hardness matters.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in ENiCrFe-2 and ENiCrFe-3 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.