Nickel Alloy Nimonic 105-HF vs Nimonic 105-STA
Nickel Alloy · Nimonic 105 temper comparison
Nimonic 105-HF and Nimonic 105-STA are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, Nimonic 105: HF (as hot forged / hot rolled bar) versus STA (solution treated and aged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Nimonic 105-STA is the stronger of the two: yield strength 810 MPa (117 ksi) against 650 MPa (94.3 ksi) for Nimonic 105-HF, about 25% more; tensile strength follows at 1,150 MPa (167 ksi) vs 1,000 MPa (145 ksi). In exchange, Nimonic 105-HF is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 22% for Nimonic 105-STA, and Nimonic 105-STA is harder (333 HB vs 285 HB). Nimonic 105-STA runs hotter in service (950°C vs 750°C continuous). On the shop floor, Nimonic 105-HF welds better (25 vs 15 out of 100).
Nimonic 105-HFChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
Nimonic 105-STAChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
Nimonic 105-HF vs Nimonic 105-STA: 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)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 85 GPa12.3 Msi · Bulk Modulus 185 GPa26.8 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,290°C2,354 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,345°C2,453 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 419 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 11.8 µm/m·K6.6 µin/in·°F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.15 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)
Same in both: Castability 35 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 235 MJ/kg101,032 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 16 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 320 L/kg38.3 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%
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.
Nimonic 105-HF vs Nimonic 105-STA — frequently asked
Is Nimonic 105-STA stronger than Nimonic 105-HF?
Yes. Nimonic 105-STA has a typical yield strength of 810 MPa (117 ksi) against 650 MPa (94.3 ksi) for Nimonic 105-HF — about 25% more. Tensile strength is 1,150 MPa (167 ksi) vs 1,000 MPa (145 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, HF or STA?
STA is the default Nimonic 105 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 welds better, Nimonic 105-HF or Nimonic 105-STA?
Nimonic 105-HF. Its weldability rates poor (25/100) against poor (15/100) for Nimonic 105-STA.
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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Nimonic 105-HF and Nimonic 105-STA 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.