Nickel Alloy N06250-AW vs N06250-CD
Nickel Alloy · N06250 temper comparison
N06250-AW and N06250-CD are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, N06250: AW (as-welded deposit) versus CD (cold drawn). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. N06250-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) for N06250-AW, about 56% more; tensile strength follows at 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 740 MPa (107 ksi). In exchange, N06250-AW is the more ductile: elongation 40% versus 25% for N06250-CD, and N06250-CD is harder (285 HB vs 195 HB). N06250-AW runs hotter in service (650°C vs 480°C continuous). On the shop floor, N06250-AW welds better (excellent vs very good).
N06250-AWChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
N06250-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
N06250-AW vs N06250-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.
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, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 206 GPa29.9 Msi · Shear Modulus 79 GPa11.5 Msi · Bulk Modulus 180 GPa26.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.31 · Reduction in Area 45% · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 110 J81.1 ft·lbf
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.7 g/cm³0.31 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,325°C2,417 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,370°C2,498 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 10 W/m·K5.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 425 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 11.6 µm/m·K6.4 µin/in·°F · 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).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.1 V · Corrosion Resistance 88 / 100
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: Castability 35 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 180 MJ/kg77,386 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 14 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 350 L/kg41.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 45%
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.
N06250-AW vs N06250-CD — frequently asked
Is N06250-CD stronger than N06250-AW?
Yes. N06250-CD has a typical yield strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) for N06250-AW — about 56% more. Tensile strength is 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 740 MPa (107 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AW or CD?
SA is the default N06250 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 is easier to machine, N06250-AW or N06250-CD?
N06250-CD, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 22/100 against 16/100 for N06250-AW; for welding the order is N06250-AW first (excellent, 85/100) then N06250-CD (very good, 70/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in N06250-AW and N06250-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.