Nickel Alloy Ni Briquette vs Ni Shot
Nickel Alloy · grade comparison
Nickel Alloy Ni Briquette and Ni Shot are both nickel alloy grades. Ni Briquette is the stronger of the two: yield strength 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) against 120 MPa (17.4 ksi) for Ni Shot, about 25% more. Ni Shot is harder — 95 HB against 90 HB for Ni Briquette — which matters for wear surfaces and threads.
Ni BriquetteChoose it when strength drives the design.
Ni ShotChoose it when surface hardness matters.
Ni Briquette vs Ni Shot: 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
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 76 GPa11 Msi · Bulk Modulus 180 GPa26.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.31 · Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 420 MPa60.9 ksi · Elongation at Break 45% · Hardness, Rockwell B 50 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Melting Point (Solidus)
Same in both: Density 8.9 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Liquidus Temperature 1,455°C2,651 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 456 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 13.3 µm/m·K7.4 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 298 J/g128 BTU/lb
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Specific Strength (UTS / density) 47 kN·m/kg
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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | Ni Briquette | Ni Shot |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 3 finishes: Gold Plating, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
Ni Briquette vs Ni Shot — frequently asked
Is Ni Briquette stronger than Ni Shot?
Yes. Ni Briquette has a typical yield strength of 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) against 120 MPa (17.4 ksi) for Ni Shot — about 25% more. Tensile strength is 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) vs 420 MPa (60.9 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Ni Briquette or Ni Shot?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
When should I choose Ni Briquette over Ni Shot?
Pick Ni Briquette when strength drives the design. Pick Ni Shot when surface hardness matters.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ni Briquette and Ni Shot 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.