Nickel 201-H14 vs Nickel 201-H38
Nickel Alloy · Nickel 201 temper comparison
Nickel 201-H14 and Nickel 201-H38 are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, Nickel 201: H14 (strain hardened, half hard) versus H38 (strain hardened and stabilized, full hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Nickel 201-H38 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) for Nickel 201-H14, about 100% more; tensile strength follows at 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 460 MPa (66.7 ksi). In exchange, Nickel 201-H14 is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 4% for Nickel 201-H38, and Nickel 201-H38 is harder (210 HB vs 130 HB). On the shop floor, Nickel 201-H38 machines more easily (50 vs 40 out of 100) and Nickel 201-H14 welds better (80 vs 70 out of 100).
Nickel 201-H14Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
Nickel 201-H38Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
Nickel 201-H14 vs Nickel 201-H38: 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
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 205 GPa29.7 Msi · Shear Modulus 78 GPa11.3 Msi · Bulk Modulus 180 GPa26.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.31 · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 250 J184 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 79 W/m·K45.6 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 20 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 8.5×10⁻⁸ Ω·m3.35 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.2 V · Corrosion Resistance 68 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: 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 400 L/kg47.9 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 201-H14 vs Nickel 201-H38 — frequently asked
Is Nickel 201-H38 stronger than Nickel 201-H14?
Yes. Nickel 201-H38 has a typical yield strength of 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) for Nickel 201-H14 — about 100% more. Tensile strength is 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 460 MPa (66.7 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H14 or H38?
ANN is the default Nickel 201 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H14 nor H38). 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 201-H14 or Nickel 201-H38?
Nickel 201-H38, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 50/100 against 40/100 for Nickel 201-H14; for welding the order is Nickel 201-H14 first (very good, 80/100) then Nickel 201-H38 (very good, 70/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Nickel 201-H14 and Nickel 201-H38 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.