Nickel Alloy Haynes 214 vs Inconel 601
Nickel Alloy · grade comparison
Nickel Alloy Haynes 214 and Inconel 601 are both nickel alloy grades. Haynes 214 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 565 MPa (81.9 ksi) against 310 MPa (45 ksi) for Inconel 601, about 82% more; tensile strength follows at 915 MPa (133 ksi) vs 690 MPa (100 ksi). In exchange, Inconel 601 is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 38% for Haynes 214, and Haynes 214 is harder (200 HB vs 150 HB). Haynes 214 is stiffer (218 GPa vs 206 GPa) and Inconel 601 conducts electricity better (1.5 % IACS vs 1.3 % IACS). On the shop floor, Inconel 601 welds better (very good vs good).
Haynes 214Choose it when strength drives the design.
Inconel 601Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
Haynes 214 vs Inconel 601: 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
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Same in both: Bulk Modulus 180 GPa26.1 Msi
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)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.15 V · Corrosion Resistance 78 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Same in both: Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Carbon (primary production) 13 kg CO₂/kg
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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 | Haynes 214 | Inconel 601 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 3 finishes: Gold Plating, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
Haynes 214 vs Inconel 601 — frequently asked
Is Haynes 214 stronger than Inconel 601?
Yes. Haynes 214 has a typical yield strength of 565 MPa (81.9 ksi) against 310 MPa (45 ksi) for Inconel 601 — about 82% more. Tensile strength is 915 MPa (133 ksi) vs 690 MPa (100 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Haynes 214 or Inconel 601?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, Haynes 214 or Inconel 601?
Inconel 601, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 28/100 against 20/100 for Haynes 214; for welding the order is Inconel 601 first (very good, 78/100) then Haynes 214 (good, 60/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Haynes 214 and Inconel 601 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.