Nickel Alloy N06255-CD vs N06255 CD+SR
Nickel Alloy · N06255 temper comparison
N06255-CD and N06255 CD+SR are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, N06255: CD (cold drawn) versus CD+SR (cold worked and stress relieved). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. N06255-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 640 MPa (92.8 ksi) for N06255 CD+SR, about 9% more; tensile strength follows at 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 900 MPa (131 ksi). In exchange, N06255 CD+SR is the more ductile: elongation 28% versus 25% for N06255-CD, and N06255 CD+SR is harder (101 HRB vs 89 HRB).
N06255-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
N06255 CD+SRChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
N06255-CD vs N06255 CD+SR: 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
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 205 GPa29.7 Msi · Shear Modulus 79 GPa11.5 Msi · Bulk Modulus 171 GPa24.8 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.31 · Reduction in Area 40%
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.6 g/cm³0.31 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,330°C2,426 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,385°C2,525 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
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) 12.4 µm/m·K6.9 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 290 J/g125 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 480°C896 °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).
Corrosion Resistance
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.
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 25 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 15% · Castability 40 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 140 MJ/kg60,189 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 13 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 400 L/kg47.9 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.
N06255-CD vs N06255 CD+SR — frequently asked
Is N06255-CD stronger than N06255 CD+SR?
Yes. N06255-CD has a typical yield strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 640 MPa (92.8 ksi) for N06255 CD+SR — about 9% more. Tensile strength is 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 900 MPa (131 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CD or CD+SR?
SA is the default N06255 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CD nor CD+SR). 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 N06255-CD over N06255 CD+SR?
Pick N06255-CD when strength drives the design. Pick N06255 CD+SR when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in N06255-CD and N06255 CD+SR 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.