Nickel 200-CD vs Nickel 200-HR
Nickel Alloy · Nickel 200 temper comparison
Nickel 200-CD and Nickel 200-HR are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, Nickel 200: CD (cold drawn) versus HR (hot rolled). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Nickel 200-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) against 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) for Nickel 200-HR, about 108% more; tensile strength follows at 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 520 MPa (75.4 ksi). In exchange, Nickel 200-HR is the more ductile: elongation 40% versus 22% for Nickel 200-CD, and Nickel 200-CD is harder (180 HB vs 130 HB).
Nickel 200-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
Nickel 200-HRChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Nickel 200-CD vs Nickel 200-HR: 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
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 204 GPa29.6 Msi · Shear Modulus 79 GPa11.5 Msi · Bulk Modulus 180 GPa26.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.31 · Reduction in Area 70% · Shear Strength 310 MPa45 ksi · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 200 J148 ft·lbf
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.89 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,435°C2,615 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,446°C2,635 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 70.2 W/m·K40.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F · 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 297 J/g128 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -250°C-418 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 18 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 9.6×10⁻⁸ Ω·m3.78 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.25 V · Corrosion Resistance 74 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Weldability 85 / 100 · Castability 40 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 75 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 165 MJ/kg70,937 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 12.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 320 L/kg38.3 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%
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.
Nickel 200-CD vs Nickel 200-HR — frequently asked
Is Nickel 200-CD stronger than Nickel 200-HR?
Yes. Nickel 200-CD has a typical yield strength of 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) against 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) for Nickel 200-HR — about 108% more. Tensile strength is 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 520 MPa (75.4 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CD or HR?
O is the default Nickel 200 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CD nor HR). 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, Nickel 200-CD or Nickel 200-HR?
Nickel 200-CD, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 45/100 against 40/100 for Nickel 200-HR.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Nickel 200-CD and Nickel 200-HR 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.