Nickel 211 Annealed vs Nickel 211 HotWorked
Nickel Alloy · Nickel 211 temper comparison
Nickel 211 Annealed and Nickel 211 HotWorked are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, Nickel 211: Annealed versus HotWorked (hot Worked / Hot Finished). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Nickel 211 HotWorked is the stronger of the two: yield strength 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) against 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) for Nickel 211 Annealed, about 33% more; tensile strength follows at 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) vs 480 MPa (69.6 ksi). In exchange, Nickel 211 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 40% versus 35% for Nickel 211 HotWorked, and Nickel 211 HotWorked is harder (130 HB vs 110 HB).
Nickel 211 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Nickel 211 HotWorkedChoose it when strength drives the design.
Nickel 211 Annealed vs Nickel 211 HotWorked: 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 HotWorked
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)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
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
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 HotWorked — frequently asked
Is Nickel 211 HotWorked stronger than Nickel 211 Annealed?
Yes. Nickel 211 HotWorked has a typical yield strength of 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) against 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) for Nickel 211 Annealed — about 33% more. Tensile strength is 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) vs 480 MPa (69.6 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or HotWorked?
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 HotWorked?
Nickel 211 HotWorked. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (30/100) for Nickel 211 Annealed.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Nickel 211 Annealed and Nickel 211 HotWorked 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.