Nickel Alloy N07773-AW vs N07773-CD
Nickel Alloy · N07773 temper comparison
N07773-AW and N07773-CD are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, N07773: AW (as-welded deposit) versus CD (cold drawn). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. N07773-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) against 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) for N07773-AW, about 144% more; tensile strength follows at 1,300 MPa (189 ksi) vs 850 MPa (123 ksi). In exchange, N07773-AW is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 12% for N07773-CD, and N07773-CD is harder (375 HB vs 210 HB). N07773-CD runs hotter in service (600°C vs 550°C continuous). On the shop floor, N07773-AW welds better (45 vs 35 out of 100).
N07773-AWChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
N07773-CDChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
N07773-AW vs N07773-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
Reduction in Area
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: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 165 GPa23.9 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.2 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,260°C2,300 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,340°C2,444 °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 435 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 13 µm/m·K7.2 µin/in·°F · Min Service Temperature -253°C-423 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.4 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.25×10⁻⁶ Ω·m49.2 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.1 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 30 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 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.
N07773-AW vs N07773-CD — frequently asked
Is N07773-CD stronger than N07773-AW?
Yes. N07773-CD has a typical yield strength of 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) against 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) for N07773-AW — about 144% more. Tensile strength is 1,300 MPa (189 ksi) vs 850 MPa (123 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AW or CD?
STA is the default N07773 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, N07773-AW or N07773-CD?
N07773-AW, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 25/100 against 16/100 for N07773-CD; for welding the order is N07773-AW first (fair, 45/100) then N07773-CD (fair, 35/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in N07773-AW and N07773-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.