Nickel 211 Annealed vs Nickel 211 SpringWire
Nickel Alloy · Nickel 211 temper comparison
Nickel 211 Annealed and Nickel 211 SpringWire are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, Nickel 211: Annealed versus SpringWire (spring Temper Wire). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Nickel 211 SpringWire is the stronger of the two: yield strength 800 MPa (116 ksi) against 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) for Nickel 211 Annealed, about 3.8 times as much; tensile strength follows at 900 MPa (131 ksi) vs 480 MPa (69.6 ksi). In exchange, Nickel 211 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 40% versus 3% for Nickel 211 SpringWire, and Nickel 211 SpringWire is harder (250 HB vs 110 HB). Nickel 211 Annealed runs hotter in service (315°C vs 230°C continuous). On the shop floor, Nickel 211 SpringWire machines more easily (fair vs poor) and Nickel 211 Annealed welds better (very good vs good).
Nickel 211 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Nickel 211 SpringWireChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
Nickel 211 Annealed vs Nickel 211 SpringWire: 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 SpringWire
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
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
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 · 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.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
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 · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 10 % IACS
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 SpringWire — frequently asked
Is Nickel 211 SpringWire stronger than Nickel 211 Annealed?
Yes. Nickel 211 SpringWire has a typical yield strength of 800 MPa (116 ksi) against 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) for Nickel 211 Annealed — about 3.8 times as much. Tensile strength is 900 MPa (131 ksi) vs 480 MPa (69.6 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or SpringWire?
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 SpringWire?
Nickel 211 SpringWire. 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 SpringWire (good, 55/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Nickel 211 Annealed and Nickel 211 SpringWire 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.