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Nickel Alloy Inconel 752-ANN vs Inconel 752 EQ+A

Nickel Alloy · Inconel 752 temper comparison

Inconel 752-ANN and Inconel 752 EQ+A are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, Inconel 752: ANN (annealed) versus EQ+A (equalized 885 °C/24 h + aged 704 °C/20 h). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Inconel 752 EQ+A is the stronger of the two: yield strength 730 MPa (106 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for Inconel 752-ANN, about 92% more; tensile strength follows at 1,120 MPa (162 ksi) vs 840 MPa (122 ksi). In exchange, Inconel 752-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 42% versus 25% for Inconel 752 EQ+A, and Inconel 752 EQ+A is harder (320 HB vs 190 HB). Inconel 752 EQ+A runs hotter in service (815°C vs 650°C continuous). On the shop floor, Inconel 752-ANN welds better (50 vs 35 out of 100).

Inconel 752-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.

Inconel 752 EQ+AChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.

Inconel 752-ANN vs Inconel 752 EQ+A: properties

Inconel 752-ANNInconel 752 EQ+A

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

840 MPa122 ksi
1,120 MPa162 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

380 MPa55.1 ksi
730 MPa106 ksi

Elongation at Break

42%
25%

Reduction in Area

50%
32%

Shear Strength

730 MPa106 ksi
680 MPa98.6 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

450 MPa65.3 ksi
420 MPa60.9 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

100 MPa·√m91 ksi·√in
110 MPa·√m100 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

90 J66.4 ft·lbf
50 J36.9 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

190 HB
320 HB

Hardness, Rockwell C

36 HRC
33 HRC

Hardness, Vickers

355 HV
335 HV

Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 214 GPa31 Msi · Shear Modulus 82 GPa11.9 Msi · Bulk Modulus 175 GPa25.4 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Same in both: Density 8.28 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,393°C2,539 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,427°C2,601 °F

Thermal

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

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

650°C1,202 °F
815°C1,499 °F

Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 12 W/m·K6.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 431 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12.6 µm/m·K7 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 285 J/g123 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.4 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.22×10⁻⁶ Ω·m48 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.1 V · Corrosion Resistance 70 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

22 / 100
16 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

18%
13%

Weldability

50 / 100
35 / 100

Formability (cold)

55 / 100
32 / 100

Same in both: Castability 30 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 145 MJ/kg62,339 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 11.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 160 L/kg19.2 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 40%

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 752

Inconel 752-ANN vs Inconel 752 EQ+A — frequently asked

Is Inconel 752 EQ+A stronger than Inconel 752-ANN?

Yes. Inconel 752 EQ+A has a typical yield strength of 730 MPa (106 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for Inconel 752-ANN — about 92% more. Tensile strength is 1,120 MPa (162 ksi) vs 840 MPa (122 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, ANN or EQ+A?

STA is the default Inconel 752 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither ANN nor EQ+A). 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 is easier to machine, Inconel 752-ANN or Inconel 752 EQ+A?

Inconel 752-ANN, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 22/100 against 16/100 for Inconel 752 EQ+A; for welding the order is Inconel 752-ANN first (fair, 50/100) then Inconel 752 EQ+A (fair, 35/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Inconel 752-ANN and Inconel 752 EQ+A 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.