Refractory Metal 50Cr-50Ni vs 50Cr-50Ni-Cb
Refractory Metal · grade comparison
Refractory Metal 50Cr-50Ni and 50Cr-50Ni-Cb are both refractory metal grades. 50Cr-50Ni-Cb is the stronger of the two: yield strength 390 MPa (56.6 ksi) against 340 MPa (49.3 ksi) for 50Cr-50Ni, about 15% more; tensile strength follows at 590 MPa (85.6 ksi) vs 550 MPa (79.8 ksi). 50Cr-50Ni is harder — 230 HB against 210 HB for 50Cr-50Ni-Cb — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. 50Cr-50Ni is stiffer (200 GPa vs 190 GPa).
50Cr-50NiChoose it when surface hardness matters.
50Cr-50Ni-CbChoose it when strength drives the design.
50Cr-50Ni vs 50Cr-50Ni-Cb: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all refractory metal 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 refractory metal 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
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Elongation at Break 8% · Reduction in Area 8%
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Same in both: Liquidus Temperature 1,430°C2,606 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Latent Heat of Fusion
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 14 W/m·K8.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 11.5 µm/m·K6.4 µin/in·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 1,100°C2,012 °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
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 8% · Castability 55 / 100 · Polishability 45 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Thermal Diffusivity 3.9 mm²/s
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every refractory metal grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | 50Cr-50Ni | 50Cr-50Ni-Cb |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
50Cr-50Ni vs 50Cr-50Ni-Cb — frequently asked
Is 50Cr-50Ni-Cb stronger than 50Cr-50Ni?
Yes. 50Cr-50Ni-Cb has a typical yield strength of 390 MPa (56.6 ksi) against 340 MPa (49.3 ksi) for 50Cr-50Ni — about 15% more. Tensile strength is 590 MPa (85.6 ksi) vs 550 MPa (79.8 ksi).
Which is cheaper, 50Cr-50Ni or 50Cr-50Ni-Cb?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which welds better, 50Cr-50Ni or 50Cr-50Ni-Cb?
50Cr-50Ni-Cb. Its weldability rates poor (25/100) against poor (20/100) for 50Cr-50Ni.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 50Cr-50Ni and 50Cr-50Ni-Cb 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.