Nickel 211 vs Nickel 270
Nickel Alloy · grade comparison
Nickel 211 and Nickel 270 are both nickel alloy grades. Nickel 211 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) against 105 MPa (15.2 ksi) for Nickel 270, about 100% more; tensile strength follows at 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) vs 345 MPa (50 ksi). In exchange, Nickel 270 is the more ductile: elongation 50% versus 40% for Nickel 211, and Nickel 211 is harder (110 HB vs 45 HB). Nickel 270 runs hotter in service (600°C vs 315°C continuous) and Nickel 270 conducts heat better (85 W/m·K vs 42 W/m·K). On the shop floor, Nickel 211 machines more easily (30 vs 20 out of 100) and Nickel 270 welds better (excellent vs very good).
Nickel 211Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
Nickel 270Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Nickel 211 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)
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: 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.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 456 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
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)
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
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)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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 211 | Nickel 270 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 3 finishes: Gold Plating, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
Nickel 211 vs Nickel 270 — frequently asked
Is Nickel 211 stronger than Nickel 270?
Yes. Nickel 211 has a typical yield strength of 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) against 105 MPa (15.2 ksi) for Nickel 270 — about 100% more. Tensile strength is 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) vs 345 MPa (50 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Nickel 211 or Nickel 270?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, Nickel 211 or Nickel 270?
Nickel 211, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 30/100 against 20/100 for Nickel 270; for welding the order is Nickel 270 first (excellent, 85/100) then Nickel 211 (very good, 72/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Nickel 211 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.