Nickel 200 vs Nickel 211
Nickel Alloy · grade comparison
Nickel 200 and Nickel 211 are both nickel alloy grades. Nickel 211 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) against 148 MPa (21.5 ksi) for Nickel 200, about 42% more. In exchange, Nickel 200 is the more ductile: elongation 47% versus 40% for Nickel 211, and Nickel 211 is harder (65 HRB vs 55 HRB). Nickel 200 conducts heat better (70.2 W/m·K vs 42 W/m·K). On the shop floor, Nickel 200 welds better (excellent vs very good) and Nickel 200 sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than Nickel 211 (high, $$$$).
Nickel 200Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
Nickel 211Choose it when strength drives the design.
Nickel 200 vs Nickel 211: 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
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 79 GPa11.5 Msi · Bulk Modulus 180 GPa26.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.31 · Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit) 240 MPa34.8 ksi · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 200 J148 ft·lbf
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
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 456 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 315°C599 °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 Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 30%
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 | Nickel 200 | Nickel 211 |
|---|---|---|
| CNC machining | Yes | — |
| Sheet metal | Yes | — |
| Default condition | O | — |
| Relative cost | $$$ Premium | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | 1.5 mm | — |
| Best machined surface | Ra 1.6 µm | — |
| Electropolishing | Yes | — |
| HVOF Coating | Yes | — |
They share 3 finishes: Gold Plating, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
Nickel 200 vs Nickel 211 — frequently asked
Is Nickel 211 stronger than Nickel 200?
Yes. Nickel 211 has a typical yield strength of 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) against 148 MPa (21.5 ksi) for Nickel 200 — about 42% more. Tensile strength is 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) vs 462 MPa (67 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Nickel 200 or Nickel 211?
Nickel 200 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while Nickel 211 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 is easier to machine, Nickel 200 or Nickel 211?
Nickel 200. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (30/100) for Nickel 211; for welding the order is Nickel 200 first (excellent, 85/100) then Nickel 211 (very good, 72/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Nickel 200 and Nickel 211 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.