Nickel Alloy N06975-AW vs N06975-CW
Nickel Alloy · N06975 temper comparison
N06975-AW and N06975-CW are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, N06975: AW (as-welded deposit) versus CW (cold worked). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. N06975-CW is the stronger of the two: yield strength 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) for N06975-AW, about 112% more; tensile strength follows at 900 MPa (131 ksi) vs 660 MPa (95.7 ksi). In exchange, N06975-AW is the more ductile: elongation 35% versus 20% for N06975-CW, and N06975-CW is harder (250 HB vs 195 HB). N06975-AW runs hotter in service (540°C vs 425°C continuous).
N06975-AWChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
N06975-CWChoose it when strength drives the design.
N06975-AW vs N06975-CW: 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
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 76 GPa11 Msi · Bulk Modulus 163 GPa23.6 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.31
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.14 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,330°C2,426 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,380°C2,516 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 10.5 W/m·K6.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 450 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 13.4 µm/m·K7.4 µin/in·°F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.5 % IACS
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.15 V
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) 150 MJ/kg64,488 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 12 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 300 L/kg35.9 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.
N06975-AW vs N06975-CW — frequently asked
Is N06975-CW stronger than N06975-AW?
Yes. N06975-CW has a typical yield strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) for N06975-AW — about 112% more. Tensile strength is 900 MPa (131 ksi) vs 660 MPa (95.7 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AW or CW?
ANN is the default N06975 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither AW nor CW). 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, N06975-AW or N06975-CW?
N06975-AW. Its weldability rates very good (78/100) against very good (72/100) for N06975-CW.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in N06975-AW and N06975-CW 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.