Nickel 201 vs Nickel 270
Nickel Alloy · grade comparison
Nickel 201 and Nickel 270 are both nickel alloy grades. Nickel 201 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 415 MPa (60.2 ksi) against 345 MPa (50 ksi) for Nickel 270, about 20% more. Nickel 201 is harder — 90 HB against 45 HB for Nickel 270 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. Nickel 270 conducts electricity better (23 % IACS vs 20 % IACS). On the shop floor, Nickel 201 machines more easily (30 vs 20 out of 100).
Nickel 201Choose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
Nickel 201 vs Nickel 270: 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)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Bulk Modulus 180 GPa26.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.31 · Yield Strength (0.2% offset) 105 MPa15.2 ksi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Same in both: Density 8.89 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
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 · Latent Heat of Fusion 297 J/g128 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -250°C-418 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.2 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Weldability 85 / 100
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)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Modulus of Resilience 27 kJ/m³
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 201 | Nickel 270 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 3 finishes: Gold Plating, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
Nickel 201 vs Nickel 270 — frequently asked
Is Nickel 201 stronger than Nickel 270?
Yes. Nickel 201 has a typical tensile strength of 415 MPa (60.2 ksi) against 345 MPa (50 ksi) for Nickel 270 — about 20% more.
Which is cheaper, Nickel 201 or Nickel 270?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, Nickel 201 or Nickel 270?
Nickel 201, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 30/100 against 20/100 for Nickel 270.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Nickel 201 and Nickel 270 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.