Nickel Beryllium 360-A vs Nickel Beryllium 360-TH04
Nickel Alloy · Nickel Beryllium 360 temper comparison
Nickel Beryllium 360-A and Nickel Beryllium 360-TH04 are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, Nickel Beryllium 360: A (solution annealed) versus TH04 (TD04 and precipitation hardened). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Nickel Beryllium 360-TH04 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,650 MPa (239 ksi) against 340 MPa (49.3 ksi) for Nickel Beryllium 360-A, about 4.9 times as much; tensile strength follows at 1,900 MPa (276 ksi) vs 760 MPa (110 ksi). In exchange, Nickel Beryllium 360-A is the more ductile: elongation 35% versus 3% for Nickel Beryllium 360-TH04, and Nickel Beryllium 360-TH04 is harder (57 HRC vs 52 HRC). Nickel Beryllium 360-TH04 runs hotter in service (400°C vs 350°C continuous) and Nickel Beryllium 360-TH04 conducts heat better (48 W/m·K vs 30 W/m·K). On the shop floor, Nickel Beryllium 360-A machines more easily (fair vs poor) and Nickel Beryllium 360-A welds better (good vs poor).
Nickel Beryllium 360-AChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
Nickel Beryllium 360-TH04Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
Nickel Beryllium 360-A vs Nickel Beryllium 360-TH04: 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-TH04
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
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: 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.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 420 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 295 J/g127 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.15 V
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-TH04 — frequently asked
Is Nickel Beryllium 360-TH04 stronger than Nickel Beryllium 360-A?
Yes. Nickel Beryllium 360-TH04 has a typical yield strength of 1,650 MPa (239 ksi) against 340 MPa (49.3 ksi) for Nickel Beryllium 360-A — about 4.9 times as much. Tensile strength is 1,900 MPa (276 ksi) vs 760 MPa (110 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, A or TH04?
AT is the default Nickel Beryllium 360 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither A nor TH04). 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-TH04?
Nickel Beryllium 360-A. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (18/100) for Nickel Beryllium 360-TH04; for welding the order is Nickel Beryllium 360-A first (good, 55/100) then Nickel Beryllium 360-TH04 (poor, 30/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Nickel Beryllium 360-A and Nickel Beryllium 360-TH04 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.