Nickel Alloy Ni Shot vs NiMg Master Alloy
Nickel Alloy · grade comparison
Nickel Alloy Ni Shot and NiMg Master Alloy are both nickel alloy grades. Ni Shot is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) against 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) for NiMg Master Alloy, about 3.2 times as much. Ni Shot is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 0.3% for NiMg Master Alloy, and NiMg Master Alloy is harder (265 HB vs 95 HB). NiMg Master Alloy is lighter (6 g/cm³ vs 8.9 g/cm³ for Ni Shot) and Ni Shot is stiffer (207 GPa vs 140 GPa).
Ni ShotChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
NiMg Master AlloyChoose it when weight is the constraint.
Ni Shot vs NiMg Master Alloy: 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
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Compressive Strength
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Vickers
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
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Min Service Temperature
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
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
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
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 Strength (UTS / density)
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Specific Stiffness (E / density) 23.3 MN·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 Shot | NiMg Master Alloy |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 3 finishes: Gold Plating, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
Ni Shot vs NiMg Master Alloy — frequently asked
Is Ni Shot stronger than NiMg Master Alloy?
Yes. Ni Shot has a typical tensile strength of 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) against 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) for NiMg Master Alloy — about 3.2 times as much.
Which is cheaper, Ni Shot or NiMg Master Alloy?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
When should I choose Ni Shot over NiMg Master Alloy?
Pick Ni Shot when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick NiMg Master Alloy when weight is the constraint.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ni Shot and NiMg Master Alloy 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.