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Nickel Alloy N07776 vs Waspaloy

Nickel Alloy · grade comparison

Nickel Alloy N07776 and Waspaloy are both nickel alloy grades. N07776 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,010 MPa (146 ksi) against 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) for Waspaloy, about 94% more; tensile strength follows at 1,300 MPa (189 ksi) vs 930 MPa (135 ksi). In exchange, Waspaloy is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 22% for N07776, and N07776 is harder (340 HB vs 250 HB). On the shop floor, Waspaloy sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than N07776 (high, $$$$).

N07776Choose it when strength drives the design.

WaspaloyChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when cost is the deciding factor.

N07776 vs Waspaloy: properties

N07776Waspaloy

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

204 GPa29.6 Msi
211 GPa30.6 Msi

Shear Modulus

79 GPa11.5 Msi
81 GPa11.7 Msi

Bulk Modulus

175 GPa25.4 Msi
176 GPa25.5 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.31
0.3

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

1,300 MPa189 ksi
930 MPa135 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

1,010 MPa146 ksi
520 MPa75.4 ksi

Elongation at Break

22%
45%

Reduction in Area

40%
52%

Shear Strength

780 MPa113 ksi
620 MPa89.9 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

500 MPa72.5 ksi
360 MPa52.2 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

100 MPa·√m91 ksi·√in
110 MPa·√m100 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

60 J44.3 ft·lbf
65 J47.9 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

340 HB
250 HB

Hardness, Rockwell C

36 HRC
24 HRC

Hardness, Vickers

360 HV
262 HV

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

8.3 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³
8.19 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,265°C2,309 °F
1,330°C2,426 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,340°C2,444 °F
1,360°C2,480 °F

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Thermal Conductivity

10.8 W/m·K6.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F
10.7 W/m·K6.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

435 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F
480 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

12.8 µm/m·K7.1 µin/in·°F
12.2 µm/m·K6.8 µin/in·°F

Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 290 J/g125 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 650°C1,202 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Resistivity

1.25×10⁻⁶ Ω·m49.2 µΩ·in
1.24×10⁻⁶ Ω·m48.8 µΩ·in

Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.4 % IACS

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

86 / 100
74 / 100

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

15 / 100
18 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

12%
11%

Weldability

40 / 100
35 / 100

Formability (cold)

25 / 100
45 / 100

Polishability

75 / 100
70 / 100

Castability

—
40 / 100

Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 50 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

215 MJ/kg92,433 BTU/lb
235 MJ/kg101,032 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

14.5 kg CO₂/kg
15.5 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

400 L/kg47.9 gal/lb
320 L/kg38.3 gal/lb

Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 35%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

157 kN·m/kg
114 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

24.6 MN·m/kg
25.8 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

2,500 kJ/m³
641 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

3 mm²/s
2.7 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

5
4

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.

2005001,0006.577.588.59Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scaleWaspaloyN07776

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityN07776Waspaloy
CNC machining—Yes
Sheet metal—Yes
Default condition—Solution Annealed
Relative cost$$$$ High$$$ Premium
Min. machined wall—1.5 mm
Best machined surface—Ra 1.6 µm
Electropolishing—Yes
HVOF Coating—Yes

They share 3 finishes: Gold Plating, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.

N07776 vs Waspaloy — frequently asked

Is N07776 stronger than Waspaloy?

Yes. N07776 has a typical yield strength of 1,010 MPa (146 ksi) against 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) for Waspaloy — about 94% more. Tensile strength is 1,300 MPa (189 ksi) vs 930 MPa (135 ksi).

Which is cheaper, N07776 or Waspaloy?

Waspaloy is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while N07776 is high ($$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.

Which welds better, N07776 or Waspaloy?

N07776. Its weldability rates fair (40/100) against fair (35/100) for Waspaloy.

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in N07776 and Waspaloy 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.