Nickel Alloy N06210-AW vs N06210-CD
Nickel Alloy · N06210 temper comparison
N06210-AW and N06210-CD are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, N06210: AW (as-welded deposit) versus CD (cold drawn). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. N06210-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for N06210-AW, about 63% more; tensile strength follows at 860 MPa (125 ksi) vs 660 MPa (95.7 ksi). In exchange, N06210-AW is the more ductile: elongation 30% versus 25% for N06210-CD, and N06210-CD is harder (240 HB vs 200 HB). N06210-AW runs hotter in service (1,100°C vs 550°C continuous). On the shop floor, N06210-AW welds better (very good vs good).
N06210-AWChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
N06210-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
N06210-AW vs N06210-CD: 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
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 80 GPa11.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 175 GPa25.4 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.31 · Reduction in Area 40% · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 80 J59 ft·lbf
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.9 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,350°C2,462 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,400°C2,552 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 11.5 W/m·K6.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 450 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 13 µm/m·K7.2 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 290 J/g125 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.4 % IACS
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 200 MJ/kg85,985 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 14 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 380 L/kg45.5 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.
N06210-AW vs N06210-CD — frequently asked
Is N06210-CD stronger than N06210-AW?
Yes. N06210-CD has a typical yield strength of 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for N06210-AW — about 63% more. Tensile strength is 860 MPa (125 ksi) vs 660 MPa (95.7 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AW or CD?
SA is the default N06210 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither AW nor CD). 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, N06210-AW or N06210-CD?
N06210-AW. Its weldability rates very good (70/100) against good (60/100) for N06210-CD.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in N06210-AW and N06210-CD 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.