Nickel Alloy Nimonic 75-CD vs Nimonic 75 CR-H
Nickel Alloy · Nimonic 75 temper comparison
Nimonic 75-CD and Nimonic 75 CR-H are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, Nimonic 75: CD (cold drawn) versus CR-H (CR hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Nimonic 75 CR-H is the stronger of the two: yield strength 820 MPa (119 ksi) against 650 MPa (94.3 ksi) for Nimonic 75-CD, about 26% more; tensile strength follows at 1,030 MPa (149 ksi) vs 900 MPa (131 ksi). In exchange, Nimonic 75-CD is the more ductile: elongation 18% versus 8% for Nimonic 75 CR-H, and Nimonic 75 CR-H is harder (310 HB vs 260 HB). Nimonic 75-CD runs hotter in service (600°C vs 500°C continuous). On the shop floor, Nimonic 75-CD welds better (very good vs good).
Nimonic 75-CDChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Nimonic 75 CR-HChoose it when strength drives the design.
Nimonic 75-CD vs Nimonic 75 CR-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.
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, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 79 GPa11.5 Msi · Bulk Modulus 172 GPa24.9 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Hardness, Rockwell B 88 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.37 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,340°C2,444 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,380°C2,516 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 11.7 W/m·K6.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 461 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12.7 µm/m·K7.1 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 290 J/g125 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.6 % IACS
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 35 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 65 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 160 MJ/kg68,788 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 12 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 250 L/kg30 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 40%
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 75-CD vs Nimonic 75 CR-H — frequently asked
Is Nimonic 75 CR-H stronger than Nimonic 75-CD?
Yes. Nimonic 75 CR-H has a typical yield strength of 820 MPa (119 ksi) against 650 MPa (94.3 ksi) for Nimonic 75-CD — about 26% more. Tensile strength is 1,030 MPa (149 ksi) vs 900 MPa (131 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CD or CR-H?
SA is the default Nimonic 75 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CD nor CR-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 welds better, Nimonic 75-CD or Nimonic 75 CR-H?
Nimonic 75-CD. Its weldability rates very good (80/100) against good (60/100) for Nimonic 75 CR-H.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Nimonic 75-CD and Nimonic 75 CR-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.
