Nickel Alloy Hastelloy B-4 vs Hastelloy C276
Nickel Alloy · grade comparison
Nickel Alloy Hastelloy B-4 and Hastelloy C276 are both nickel alloy grades. Hastelloy B-4 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 390 MPa (56.6 ksi) against 360 MPa (52.2 ksi) for Hastelloy C276, about 8% more. Hastelloy C276 is lighter (8.89 g/cm³ vs 9.2 g/cm³ for Hastelloy B-4) and Hastelloy B-4 is stiffer (217 GPa vs 205 GPa). On the shop floor, Hastelloy C276 welds better (excellent vs very good), Hastelloy C276 forms better (very good vs good), and Hastelloy C276 sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than Hastelloy B-4 (high, $$$$).
Hastelloy B-4Choose it when strength drives the design.
Hastelloy C276Choose it when weight is the constraint, or when the part sees heat.
Hastelloy B-4 vs Hastelloy C276: 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
Poisson's Ratio
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
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
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)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
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
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 Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability 18 / 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.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: Thermal Shock Resistance Index 4
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 | Hastelloy B-4 | Hastelloy C276 |
|---|---|---|
| CNC machining | — | Yes |
| Sheet metal | — | Yes |
| Default condition | — | Solution Annealed |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$ Premium |
| Min. machined wall | — | 1.5 mm |
| Best machined surface | — | Ra 1.6 µm |
| Electropolishing | — | Yes |
| HVOF Coating | — | Yes |
They share 3 finishes: Gold Plating, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
Hastelloy B-4 vs Hastelloy C276 — frequently asked
Is Hastelloy B-4 stronger than Hastelloy C276?
Yes. Hastelloy B-4 has a typical yield strength of 390 MPa (56.6 ksi) against 360 MPa (52.2 ksi) for Hastelloy C276 — about 8% more. Tensile strength is 810 MPa (117 ksi) vs 790 MPa (115 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Hastelloy B-4 or Hastelloy C276?
Hastelloy C276 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while Hastelloy B-4 is high ($$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which welds better, Hastelloy B-4 or Hastelloy C276?
Hastelloy C276. Its weldability rates excellent (85/100) against very good (72/100) for Hastelloy B-4.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Hastelloy B-4 and Hastelloy C276 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.