Nickel Alloy K417G-F vs K417G-HIP
Nickel Alloy · K417G temper comparison
K417G-F and K417G-HIP are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, K417G: F (as fabricated) versus HIP (hot isostatic pressed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. K417G-HIP is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 970 MPa (141 ksi) against 920 MPa (133 ksi) for K417G-F, about 5% more. K417G-HIP is the more ductile: elongation 9% versus 6% for K417G-F.
K417G-HIPChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
K417G-F vs K417G-HIP: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all nickel alloy grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all nickel alloy grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 79 GPa11.5 Msi · Bulk Modulus 171 GPa24.8 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.8 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,290°C2,354 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,355°C2,471 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 10.5 W/m·K6.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 440 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12 µm/m·K6.7 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 290 J/g125 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 950°C1,742 °F · Min Service Temperature -70°C-94 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.4 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.28×10⁻⁶ Ω·m50.4 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 62 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Same in both: Machinability 10 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 8% · Weldability 10 / 100 · Formability (cold) 3 / 100 · Castability 72 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100 · Polishability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 230 MJ/kg98,882 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 15 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 300 L/kg35.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 25%
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.
K417G-F vs K417G-HIP — frequently asked
Is K417G-HIP stronger than K417G-F?
Yes. K417G-HIP has a typical tensile strength of 970 MPa (141 ksi) against 920 MPa (133 ksi) for K417G-F — about 5% more.
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, F or HIP?
F is the default K417G 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.
When should I choose K417G-F over K417G-HIP?
Pick K417G-HIP when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in K417G-F and K417G-HIP 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.