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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: properties

Nimonic 75-CDNimonic 75 CR-H

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

206 GPa29.9 Msi
207 GPa30 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

900 MPa131 ksi
1,030 MPa149 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

650 MPa94.3 ksi
820 MPa119 ksi

Elongation at Break

18%
8%

Reduction in Area

50%
25%

Shear Strength

470 MPa68.2 ksi
630 MPa91.4 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

340 MPa49.3 ksi
400 MPa58 ksi

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

70 J51.6 ft·lbf
40 J29.5 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

260 HB
310 HB

Hardness, Vickers

190 HV
325 HV

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)

600°C1,112 °F
500°C932 °F

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

1.09×10⁻⁶ Ω·m42.9 µΩ·in
1.1×10⁻⁶ Ω·m43.3 µΩ·in

Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.6 % IACS

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

72 / 100
71 / 100

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

32 / 100
34 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

15%
19%

Weldability

80 / 100
60 / 100

Formability (cold)

45 / 100
25 / 100

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.

2005001,0006.577.588.59Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scaleNimonic 75

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.