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Nickel Alloy Hastelloy X Cold Worked vs Hastelloy X Solution Annealed

Nickel Alloy · Hastelloy X temper comparison

Hastelloy X Cold Worked and Hastelloy X Solution Annealed are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, Hastelloy X: Cold Worked versus Solution Annealed. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Hastelloy X Cold Worked is the stronger of the two: yield strength 800 MPa (116 ksi) against 360 MPa (52.2 ksi) for Hastelloy X Solution Annealed, about 122% more; tensile strength follows at 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) vs 755 MPa (110 ksi). In exchange, Hastelloy X Solution Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 43% versus 12% for Hastelloy X Cold Worked, and Hastelloy X Cold Worked is harder (293 HB vs 195 HB). Hastelloy X Solution Annealed runs hotter in service (1,150°C vs 550°C continuous). On the shop floor, Hastelloy X Solution Annealed welds better (excellent vs very good).

Hastelloy X Cold WorkedChoose it when strength drives the design.

Hastelloy X Solution AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.

Hastelloy X Cold Worked vs Hastelloy X Solution Annealed: properties

Hastelloy X Cold WorkedHastelloy X Solution Annealed

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

206 GPa29.9 Msi
205 GPa29.7 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

1,000 MPa145 ksi
755 MPa110 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

800 MPa116 ksi
360 MPa52.2 ksi

Elongation at Break

12%
43%

Reduction in Area

22%
55%

Compressive Strength

830 MPa120 ksi
370 MPa53.7 ksi

Shear Strength

620 MPa89.9 ksi
490 MPa71.1 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

400 MPa58 ksi
300 MPa43.5 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

80 MPa·√m72.8 ksi·√in
120 MPa·√m109 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

38 J28 ft·lbf
100 J73.8 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

293 HB
195 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

103 HRB
90 HRB

Hardness, Vickers

310 HV
205 HV

Same in both: Shear Modulus 79 GPa11.5 Msi · Bulk Modulus 190 GPa27.6 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.32

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Same in both: Density 8.22 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,260°C2,300 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,355°C2,471 °F

Thermal

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

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

550°C1,022 °F
1,150°C2,102 °F

Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 9.1 W/m·K5.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 486 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 13.9 µm/m·K7.7 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 290 J/g125 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

1.5 % IACS
1.5 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

1.2×10⁻⁶ Ω·m47.2 µΩ·in
1.18×10⁻⁶ Ω·m46.5 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

73 / 100
76 / 100

Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.1 V

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

14 / 100
18 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

9%
12%

Weldability

70 / 100
85 / 100

Formability (cold)

35 / 100
70 / 100

Same in both: Castability 55 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 80 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 215 MJ/kg92,433 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 13.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 520 L/kg62.3 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 35%

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 scaleHastelloy X

Hastelloy X Cold Worked vs Hastelloy X Solution Annealed — frequently asked

Is Hastelloy X Cold Worked stronger than Hastelloy X Solution Annealed?

Yes. Hastelloy X Cold Worked has a typical yield strength of 800 MPa (116 ksi) against 360 MPa (52.2 ksi) for Hastelloy X Solution Annealed — about 122% more. Tensile strength is 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) vs 755 MPa (110 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Cold Worked or Solution Annealed?

Solution Annealed is the default Hastelloy X condition in the FabDigit quote flow. The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.

Which welds better, Hastelloy X Cold Worked or Hastelloy X Solution Annealed?

Hastelloy X Solution Annealed. Its weldability rates excellent (85/100) against very good (70/100) for Hastelloy X Cold Worked.

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Hastelloy X Cold Worked and Hastelloy X Solution Annealed 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.