Nickel Alloy Haynes 214 vs Inconel 625
Nickel Alloy · grade comparison
Nickel Alloy Haynes 214 and Inconel 625 are both nickel alloy grades. Haynes 214 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 565 MPa (81.9 ksi) against 490 MPa (71.1 ksi) for Inconel 625, about 15% more. In exchange, Inconel 625 is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 38% for Haynes 214, and Haynes 214 is harder (200 HB vs 190 HB). Haynes 214 is lighter (8.05 g/cm³ vs 8.44 g/cm³ for Inconel 625) and Haynes 214 runs hotter in service (1,200°C vs 650°C continuous). On the shop floor, Inconel 625 welds better (excellent vs good) and Inconel 625 sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than Haynes 214 (high, $$$$).
Haynes 214Choose it when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint.
Inconel 625Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
Haynes 214 vs Inconel 625: 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
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Compressive Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Same in both: Hardness, Rockwell B 92 HRB
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)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 290 J/g125 BTU/lb
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.3 % IACS
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
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 12%
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
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 625 |
|---|---|---|
| CNC machining | — | Yes |
| Sheet metal | — | Yes |
| 3D printing | — | Yes |
| Default condition | — | O |
| 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.
Haynes 214 vs Inconel 625 — frequently asked
Is Haynes 214 stronger than Inconel 625?
Yes. Haynes 214 has a typical yield strength of 565 MPa (81.9 ksi) against 490 MPa (71.1 ksi) for Inconel 625 — about 15% more. Tensile strength is 915 MPa (133 ksi) vs 930 MPa (135 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Haynes 214 or Inconel 625?
Inconel 625 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while Haynes 214 is high ($$$$). 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, Haynes 214 or Inconel 625?
Inconel 625. Its weldability rates excellent (88/100) against good (60/100) for Haynes 214.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Haynes 214 and Inconel 625 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.