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Nickel Alloy Inconel 752-ANN vs Inconel 752 Spring

Nickel Alloy · Inconel 752 temper comparison

Inconel 752-ANN and Inconel 752 Spring are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, Inconel 752: ANN (annealed) versus Spring (spring hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Inconel 752 Spring is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,170 MPa (170 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for Inconel 752-ANN, about 3.1 times as much; tensile strength follows at 1,450 MPa (210 ksi) vs 840 MPa (122 ksi). In exchange, Inconel 752-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 42% versus 8% for Inconel 752 Spring, and Inconel 752 Spring is harder (400 HB vs 190 HB). On the shop floor, Inconel 752-ANN machines more easily (poor vs not recommended) and Inconel 752-ANN welds better (fair vs poor).

Inconel 752-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.

Inconel 752 SpringChoose it when strength drives the design.

Inconel 752-ANN vs Inconel 752 Spring: properties

Inconel 752-ANNInconel 752 Spring

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

840 MPa122 ksi
1,450 MPa210 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

380 MPa55.1 ksi
1,170 MPa170 ksi

Elongation at Break

42%
8%

Reduction in Area

50%
15%

Shear Strength

730 MPa106 ksi
870 MPa126 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

450 MPa65.3 ksi
520 MPa75.4 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

100 MPa·√m91 ksi·√in
65 MPa·√m59.2 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

90 J66.4 ft·lbf
20 J14.8 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

190 HB
400 HB

Hardness, Rockwell C

36 HRC
43 HRC

Hardness, Vickers

355 HV
425 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.

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 · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 650°C1,202 °F · 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).

Corrosion Resistance

70 / 100
68 / 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

22 / 100
10 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

18%
8%

Weldability

50 / 100
15 / 100

Formability (cold)

55 / 100
10 / 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 Spring — frequently asked

Is Inconel 752 Spring stronger than Inconel 752-ANN?

Yes. Inconel 752 Spring has a typical yield strength of 1,170 MPa (170 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for Inconel 752-ANN — about 3.1 times as much. Tensile strength is 1,450 MPa (210 ksi) vs 840 MPa (122 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, ANN or Spring?

STA is the default Inconel 752 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither ANN nor Spring). 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 Spring?

Inconel 752-ANN. Its machinability rates poor (22/100) against not recommended (10/100) for Inconel 752 Spring; for welding the order is Inconel 752-ANN first (fair, 50/100) then Inconel 752 Spring (poor, 15/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Inconel 752-ANN and Inconel 752 Spring 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.