Nickel Alloy Ni Shot vs Nickel 200
Nickel Alloy · grade comparison
Nickel Alloy Ni Shot and Nickel 200 are both nickel alloy grades. Nickel 200 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 148 MPa (21.5 ksi) against 120 MPa (17.4 ksi) for Ni Shot, about 23% more; tensile strength follows at 462 MPa (67 ksi) vs 420 MPa (60.9 ksi). Nickel 200 is harder — 109 HB against 95 HB for Ni Shot — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. Ni Shot conducts heat better (88 W/m·K vs 70.2 W/m·K). On the shop floor, Nickel 200 sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than Ni Shot (high, $$$$).
Nickel 200Choose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
Ni Shot vs Nickel 200: 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
Shear Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Same in both: Bulk Modulus 180 GPa26.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.31
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Latent Heat of Fusion
Min Service Temperature
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
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
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 Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 165 MJ/kg70,937 BTU/lb
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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 Shot | Nickel 200 |
|---|---|---|
| CNC machining | — | Yes |
| Sheet metal | — | Yes |
| Default condition | — | O |
| 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.
Ni Shot vs Nickel 200 — frequently asked
Is Nickel 200 stronger than Ni Shot?
Yes. Nickel 200 has a typical yield strength of 148 MPa (21.5 ksi) against 120 MPa (17.4 ksi) for Ni Shot — about 23% more. Tensile strength is 462 MPa (67 ksi) vs 420 MPa (60.9 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Ni Shot or Nickel 200?
Nickel 200 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while Ni Shot is high ($$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
When should I choose Ni Shot over Nickel 200?
Pick Nickel 200 when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ni Shot and Nickel 200 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.