Nickel 211 Annealed vs Nickel 211 ColdDrawn
Nickel Alloy · Nickel 211 temper comparison
Nickel 211 Annealed and Nickel 211 ColdDrawn are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, Nickel 211: Annealed versus ColdDrawn. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Nickel 211 ColdDrawn is the stronger of the two: yield strength 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) for Nickel 211 Annealed, about 162% more; tensile strength follows at 690 MPa (100 ksi) vs 480 MPa (69.6 ksi). In exchange, Nickel 211 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 40% versus 15% for Nickel 211 ColdDrawn, and Nickel 211 ColdDrawn is harder (200 HB vs 110 HB). On the shop floor, Nickel 211 ColdDrawn machines more easily (fair vs poor).
Nickel 211 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Nickel 211 ColdDrawnChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
Nickel 211 Annealed vs Nickel 211 ColdDrawn: 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.
Nickel 211 AnnealedNickel 211 ColdDrawn
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 205 GPa29.7 Msi · Shear Modulus 79 GPa11.5 Msi · Bulk Modulus 180 GPa26.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.31 · Shear Strength 330 MPa47.9 ksi · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 200 J148 ft·lbf
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.72 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,400°C2,552 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,435°C2,615 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 42 W/m·K24.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 456 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 13.4 µm/m·K7.4 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 290 J/g125 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 315°C599 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 10 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.72×10⁻⁷ Ω·m6.77 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.2 V · Corrosion Resistance 70 / 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 70 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 170 MJ/kg73,087 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 13 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 300 L/kg35.9 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 211 Annealed vs Nickel 211 ColdDrawn — frequently asked
Is Nickel 211 ColdDrawn stronger than Nickel 211 Annealed?
Yes. Nickel 211 ColdDrawn has a typical yield strength of 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) for Nickel 211 Annealed — about 162% more. Tensile strength is 690 MPa (100 ksi) vs 480 MPa (69.6 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or ColdDrawn?
Annealed is the default Nickel 211 condition in the FabDigit quote flow. 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 211 Annealed or Nickel 211 ColdDrawn?
Nickel 211 ColdDrawn. Its machinability rates fair (45/100) against poor (30/100) for Nickel 211 Annealed; for welding the order is Nickel 211 Annealed first (very good, 72/100) then Nickel 211 ColdDrawn (good, 65/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Nickel 211 Annealed and Nickel 211 ColdDrawn 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.