Nickel Alloy NiCr60/16-ANN vs NiCr60/16-HD
Nickel Alloy · NiCr60/16 temper comparison
NiCr60/16-ANN and NiCr60/16-HD are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, NiCr60/16: ANN (annealed) versus HD (hard drawn / spring temper wire). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. NiCr60/16-HD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 850 MPa (123 ksi) against 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) for NiCr60/16-ANN, about 143% more; tensile strength follows at 1,050 MPa (152 ksi) vs 690 MPa (100 ksi). In exchange, NiCr60/16-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 35% versus 3% for NiCr60/16-HD, and NiCr60/16-HD is harder (285 HB vs 180 HB). On the shop floor, NiCr60/16-ANN welds better (good vs fair).
NiCr60/16-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
NiCr60/16-HDChoose it when strength drives the design.
NiCr60/16-ANN vs NiCr60/16-HD: 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
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, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 80 GPa11.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 170 GPa24.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.2 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³ · 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.
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 · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 13.5 µm/m·K7.5 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 290 J/g125 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 1,100°C2,012 °F · 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)
Same in both: Castability 40 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 58 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 110 MJ/kg47,292 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 8.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 250 L/kg30 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 35%
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.
NiCr60/16-ANN vs NiCr60/16-HD — frequently asked
Is NiCr60/16-HD stronger than NiCr60/16-ANN?
Yes. NiCr60/16-HD has a typical yield strength of 850 MPa (123 ksi) against 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) for NiCr60/16-ANN — about 143% more. Tensile strength is 1,050 MPa (152 ksi) vs 690 MPa (100 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, ANN or HD?
ANN is the default NiCr60/16 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, NiCr60/16-ANN or NiCr60/16-HD?
NiCr60/16-HD. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (30/100) for NiCr60/16-ANN; for welding the order is NiCr60/16-ANN first (good, 62/100) then NiCr60/16-HD (fair, 50/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in NiCr60/16-ANN and NiCr60/16-HD 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.