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Nickel Alloy Inconel 752-ANN vs Inconel 752-STA

Nickel Alloy · Inconel 752 temper comparison

Inconel 752-ANN and Inconel 752-STA are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, Inconel 752: ANN (annealed) versus STA (solution treated and aged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Inconel 752-STA is the stronger of the two: yield strength 820 MPa (119 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for Inconel 752-ANN, about 116% more; tensile strength follows at 1,210 MPa (175 ksi) vs 840 MPa (122 ksi). In exchange, Inconel 752-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 42% versus 22% for Inconel 752-STA, and Inconel 752-STA is harder (340 HB vs 190 HB). Inconel 752-STA runs hotter in service (870°C vs 650°C continuous). On the shop floor, Inconel 752-ANN welds better (fair vs poor).

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

Inconel 752-STAChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.

Inconel 752-ANN vs Inconel 752-STA: properties

Inconel 752-ANNInconel 752-STA

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

840 MPa122 ksi
1,210 MPa175 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

380 MPa55.1 ksi
820 MPa119 ksi

Elongation at Break

42%
22%

Reduction in Area

50%
28%

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

90 J66.4 ft·lbf
40 J29.5 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

190 HB
340 HB

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 · Shear Strength 730 MPa106 ksi · Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit) 450 MPa65.3 ksi · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 100 MPa·√m91 ksi·√in · Hardness, Rockwell C 36 HRC · Hardness, Vickers 355 HV

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
870°C1,598 °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
15 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

18%
12%

Weldability

50 / 100
30 / 100

Formability (cold)

55 / 100
25 / 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-STA — frequently asked

Is Inconel 752-STA stronger than Inconel 752-ANN?

Yes. Inconel 752-STA has a typical yield strength of 820 MPa (119 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for Inconel 752-ANN — about 116% more. Tensile strength is 1,210 MPa (175 ksi) vs 840 MPa (122 ksi).

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

STA is the default Inconel 752 condition in the FabDigit quote flow. 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-STA?

Inconel 752-ANN, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 22/100 against 15/100 for Inconel 752-STA; for welding the order is Inconel 752-ANN first (fair, 50/100) then Inconel 752-STA (poor, 30/100).

Ready to make it?

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