Nickel Beryllium 360-A vs Nickel Beryllium 360-H
Nickel Alloy · Nickel Beryllium 360 temper comparison
Nickel Beryllium 360-A and Nickel Beryllium 360-H are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, Nickel Beryllium 360: A (solution annealed) versus H (hardened). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Nickel Beryllium 360-H is the stronger of the two: yield strength 970 MPa (141 ksi) against 340 MPa (49.3 ksi) for Nickel Beryllium 360-A, about 185% more; tensile strength follows at 1,140 MPa (165 ksi) vs 760 MPa (110 ksi). In exchange, Nickel Beryllium 360-A is the more ductile: elongation 35% versus 6% for Nickel Beryllium 360-H, and Nickel Beryllium 360-A is harder (52 HRC vs 33 HRC). Nickel Beryllium 360-A runs hotter in service (350°C vs 300°C continuous). On the shop floor, Nickel Beryllium 360-A welds better (good vs fair).
Nickel Beryllium 360-AChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Nickel Beryllium 360-HChoose it when strength drives the design.
Nickel Beryllium 360-A vs Nickel Beryllium 360-H: 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 Beryllium 360-ANickel Beryllium 360-H
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
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, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Compressive Strength 1,250 MPa181 ksi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Liquidus Temperature
Same in both: Density 8.26 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,300°C2,372 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 30 W/m·K17.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 420 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 13.5 µm/m·K7.5 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 295 J/g127 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 5 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 3.4×10⁻⁷ Ω·m13.4 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.15 V · Corrosion Resistance 62 / 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
Same in both: Castability 45 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Same in both: Embodied Water 600 L/kg71.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 20%
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 Beryllium 360-A vs Nickel Beryllium 360-H — frequently asked
Is Nickel Beryllium 360-H stronger than Nickel Beryllium 360-A?
Yes. Nickel Beryllium 360-H has a typical yield strength of 970 MPa (141 ksi) against 340 MPa (49.3 ksi) for Nickel Beryllium 360-A — about 185% more. Tensile strength is 1,140 MPa (165 ksi) vs 760 MPa (110 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, A or H?
AT is the default Nickel Beryllium 360 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither A nor H). 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 Beryllium 360-A or Nickel Beryllium 360-H?
Nickel Beryllium 360-A. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (30/100) for Nickel Beryllium 360-H; for welding the order is Nickel Beryllium 360-A first (good, 55/100) then Nickel Beryllium 360-H (fair, 45/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Nickel Beryllium 360-A and Nickel Beryllium 360-H 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.