Nickel Alloy Nimonic 80A vs Waspaloy
Nickel Alloy · grade comparison
Nickel Alloy Nimonic 80A and Waspaloy are both nickel alloy grades. Nimonic 80A is the stronger of the two: yield strength 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) for Waspaloy, about 35% more; tensile strength follows at 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) vs 930 MPa (135 ksi). In exchange, Waspaloy is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 27% for Nimonic 80A, and Nimonic 80A is harder (310 HB vs 250 HB). Nimonic 80A runs hotter in service (815°C vs 650°C continuous). On the shop floor, Waspaloy sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than Nimonic 80A (high, $$$$).
Nimonic 80AChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
WaspaloyChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when cost is the deciding factor.
Nimonic 80A vs Waspaloy: 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
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
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
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Same in both: Density 8.19 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 290 J/g125 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.4 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.24×10⁻⁶ Ω·m48.8 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
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
Polishability
Castability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 35%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: Thermal Shock Resistance Index 4
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 | Nimonic 80A | Waspaloy |
|---|---|---|
| CNC machining | — | Yes |
| Sheet metal | — | Yes |
| Default condition | — | Solution Annealed |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$ Premium |
| Min. machined wall | — | 1.5 mm |
| Best machined surface | — | Ra 1.6 µm |
| Electropolishing | — | Yes |
| HVOF Coating | — | Yes |
They share 3 finishes: Gold Plating, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
Nimonic 80A vs Waspaloy — frequently asked
Is Nimonic 80A stronger than Waspaloy?
Yes. Nimonic 80A has a typical yield strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) for Waspaloy — about 35% more. Tensile strength is 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) vs 930 MPa (135 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Nimonic 80A or Waspaloy?
Waspaloy is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while Nimonic 80A is high ($$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which welds better, Nimonic 80A or Waspaloy?
Waspaloy. Its weldability rates fair (35/100) against poor (30/100) for Nimonic 80A.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Nimonic 80A and Waspaloy 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.