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Nickel Alloy Inconel X-750 Spring vs Inconel X-750-STA

Nickel Alloy · Inconel X-750 temper comparison

Inconel X-750 Spring and Inconel X-750-STA are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, Inconel X-750: Spring (spring hard) versus STA (solution treated and aged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Inconel X-750 Spring is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,170 MPa (170 ksi) against 815 MPa (118 ksi) for Inconel X-750-STA, about 44% more; tensile strength follows at 1,380 MPa (200 ksi) vs 1,200 MPa (174 ksi). In exchange, Inconel X-750-STA is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 6% for Inconel X-750 Spring, and Inconel X-750 Spring is harder (390 HB vs 302 HB). Inconel X-750-STA runs hotter in service (704°C vs 540°C continuous). On the shop floor, Inconel X-750-STA welds better (fair vs poor).

Inconel X-750 SpringChoose it when strength drives the design.

Inconel X-750-STAChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.

Inconel X-750 Spring vs Inconel X-750-STA: properties

Inconel X-750 SpringInconel X-750-STA

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

1,380 MPa200 ksi
1,200 MPa174 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

1,170 MPa170 ksi
815 MPa118 ksi

Elongation at Break

6%
25%

Reduction in Area

30%
32%

Compressive Strength

1,200 MPa174 ksi
850 MPa123 ksi

Shear Strength

830 MPa120 ksi
730 MPa106 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

550 MPa79.8 ksi
480 MPa69.6 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

70 MPa·√m63.7 ksi·√in
100 MPa·√m91 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

25 J18.4 ft·lbf
50 J36.9 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

390 HB
302 HB

Hardness, Rockwell C

42 HRC
32 HRC

Hardness, Vickers

412 HV
320 HV

Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 214 GPa31 Msi · Shear Modulus 83 GPa12 Msi · Bulk Modulus 170 GPa24.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29

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)

540°C1,004 °F
704°C1,299 °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 290 J/g125 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -253°C-423 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Resistivity

1.23×10⁻⁶ Ω·m48.4 µΩ·in
1.22×10⁻⁶ Ω·m48 µΩ·in

Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.4 % IACS

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

78 / 100
80 / 100

Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.05 V

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

12 / 100
15 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

10%
12%

Weldability

25 / 100
40 / 100

Formability (cold)

25 / 100
30 / 100

Same in both: Castability 30 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 50 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 190 MJ/kg81,685 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 13 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 800 L/kg95.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 35%

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 X-750

Inconel X-750 Spring vs Inconel X-750-STA — frequently asked

Is Inconel X-750 Spring stronger than Inconel X-750-STA?

Yes. Inconel X-750 Spring has a typical yield strength of 1,170 MPa (170 ksi) against 815 MPa (118 ksi) for Inconel X-750-STA — about 44% more. Tensile strength is 1,380 MPa (200 ksi) vs 1,200 MPa (174 ksi).

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

STA is the default Inconel X-750 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 welds better, Inconel X-750 Spring or Inconel X-750-STA?

Inconel X-750-STA. Its weldability rates fair (40/100) against poor (25/100) for Inconel X-750 Spring.

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Inconel X-750 Spring and Inconel X-750-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.