Nickel Alloy NiCr60/15 vs NiCr60/16
Nickel Alloy · grade comparison
Nickel Alloy NiCr60/15 and NiCr60/16 are both nickel alloy grades. NiCr60/15 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 390 MPa (56.6 ksi) against 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) for NiCr60/16, about 11% more. NiCr60/16 is harder — 180 HB against 170 HB for NiCr60/15 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads.
NiCr60/15Choose it when strength drives the design.
NiCr60/16Choose it when surface hardness matters.
NiCr60/15 vs NiCr60/16: 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.
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 210 GPa30.5 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 690 MPa100 ksi · Shear Strength 450 MPa65.3 ksi · Hardness, Rockwell B 85 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: Melting Point (Solidus) 1,390°C2,534 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,420°C2,588 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 13 W/m·K7.5 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 290 J/g125 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.6 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.11×10⁻⁶ Ω·m43.7 µΩ·in
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
Castability
Same in both: Polishability 60 / 100
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 Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Same in both: Specific Strength (UTS / density) 84 kN·m/kg · Thermal Diffusivity 3.4 mm²/s · Thermal Shock Resistance Index 3
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 | NiCr60/15 | NiCr60/16 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 3 finishes: Gold Plating, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
NiCr60/15 vs NiCr60/16 — frequently asked
Is NiCr60/15 stronger than NiCr60/16?
Yes. NiCr60/15 has a typical yield strength of 390 MPa (56.6 ksi) against 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) for NiCr60/16 — about 11% more. Tensile strength is 690 MPa (100 ksi) vs 690 MPa (100 ksi).
Which is cheaper, NiCr60/15 or NiCr60/16?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, NiCr60/15 or NiCr60/16?
NiCr60/16, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 30/100 against 25/100 for NiCr60/15.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in NiCr60/15 and NiCr60/16 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.