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Nickel Alloy Inconel 625 vs N06035

Nickel Alloy · grade comparison

Nickel Alloy Inconel 625 and N06035 are both nickel alloy grades. Inconel 625 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 490 MPa (71.1 ksi) against 360 MPa (52.2 ksi) for N06035, about 36% more; tensile strength follows at 930 MPa (135 ksi) vs 760 MPa (110 ksi). In exchange, N06035 is the more ductile: elongation 60% versus 45% for Inconel 625, and Inconel 625 is harder (190 HB vs 175 HB). On the shop floor, Inconel 625 welds better (excellent vs very good) and Inconel 625 sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than N06035 (high, $$$$).

Inconel 625Choose it when strength drives the design, or when it will be welded.

N06035Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.

Inconel 625 vs N06035: properties

Inconel 625N06035

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

207.5 GPa30.1 Msi
211 GPa30.6 Msi

Shear Modulus

79 GPa11.5 Msi
82 GPa11.9 Msi

Bulk Modulus

155 GPa22.5 Msi
170 GPa24.7 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.28
0.29

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

930 MPa135 ksi
760 MPa110 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

490 MPa71.1 ksi
360 MPa52.2 ksi

Elongation at Break

45%
60%

Reduction in Area

55%
60%

Compressive Strength

500 MPa72.5 ksi
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Shear Strength

600 MPa87 ksi
480 MPa69.6 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

420 MPa60.9 ksi
300 MPa43.5 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

110 MPa·√m100 ksi·√in
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Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

120 J88.5 ft·lbf
240 J177 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

190 HB
175 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

92 HRB
88 HRB

Hardness, Vickers

200 HV
185 HV

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

8.44 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³
8.19 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,290°C2,354 °F
1,330°C2,426 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,350°C2,462 °F
1,390°C2,534 °F

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

9.8 W/m·K5.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F
9.2 W/m·K5.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

410 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F
425 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

12.8 µm/m·K7.1 µin/in·°F
12.3 µm/m·K6.8 µin/in·°F

Latent Heat of Fusion

290 J/g125 BTU/lb
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Min Service Temperature

-253°C-423 °F
-196°C-321 °F

Same in both: Max Service Temperature (continuous) 650°C1,202 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

1.3 % IACS
1.4 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

1.29×10⁻⁶ Ω·m50.8 µΩ·in
1.24×10⁻⁶ Ω·m48.8 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.1 V
-0.15 V

Corrosion Resistance

90 / 100
91 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

12%
11%

Weldability

88 / 100
78 / 100

Formability (cold)

70 / 100
72 / 100

Castability

45 / 100
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Brazeability / Solderability

65 / 100
45 / 100

Polishability

72 / 100
75 / 100

Same in both: Machinability 18 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

225 MJ/kg96,733 BTU/lb
160 MJ/kg68,788 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

14 kg CO₂/kg
13 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

300 L/kg35.9 gal/lb
250 L/kg30 gal/lb

Typical Recycled Content

35%
40%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

110 kN·m/kg
93 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

24.6 MN·m/kg
25.8 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

579 kJ/m³
307 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

2.8 mm²/s
2.6 mm²/s

Same in both: Thermal Shock Resistance Index 3

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 scaleInconel 625N06035

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityInconel 625N06035
CNC machiningYes—
Sheet metalYes—
3D printingYes—
Default conditionO—
Relative cost$$$ Premium$$$$ High
Min. machined wall1.5 mm—
Best machined surfaceRa 1.6 µm—
ElectropolishingYes—
HVOF CoatingYes—

They share 3 finishes: Gold Plating, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.

Inconel 625 vs N06035 — frequently asked

Is Inconel 625 stronger than N06035?

Yes. Inconel 625 has a typical yield strength of 490 MPa (71.1 ksi) against 360 MPa (52.2 ksi) for N06035 — about 36% more. Tensile strength is 930 MPa (135 ksi) vs 760 MPa (110 ksi).

Which is cheaper, Inconel 625 or N06035?

Inconel 625 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while N06035 is high ($$$$). 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, Inconel 625 or N06035?

Inconel 625. Its weldability rates excellent (88/100) against very good (78/100) for N06035.

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Inconel 625 and N06035 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.