Refractory Metal 60Cr-40Ni vs Cr99.90
Refractory Metal · grade comparison
Refractory Metal 60Cr-40Ni and Cr99.90 are both refractory metal grades. 60Cr-40Ni is the stronger of the two: yield strength 310 MPa (45 ksi) against 260 MPa (37.7 ksi) for Cr99.90, about 19% more; tensile strength follows at 415 MPa (60.2 ksi) vs 300 MPa (43.5 ksi). 60Cr-40Ni is the more ductile: elongation 2% versus 0% for Cr99.90, and Cr99.90 is harder (400 HV vs 230 HV). Cr99.90 is lighter (7.19 g/cm³ vs 7.7 g/cm³ for 60Cr-40Ni) and Cr99.90 is stiffer (279 GPa vs 225 GPa). On the shop floor, 60Cr-40Ni welds better (poor vs not recommended).
60Cr-40NiChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Cr99.90Choose it when weight is the constraint.
60Cr-40Ni vs Cr99.90: 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
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
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
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
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)
Min Service Temperature
Latent Heat of Fusion
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
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
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Formability (cold) 3 / 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 Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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 | 60Cr-40Ni | Cr99.90 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
60Cr-40Ni vs Cr99.90 — frequently asked
Is 60Cr-40Ni stronger than Cr99.90?
Yes. 60Cr-40Ni has a typical yield strength of 310 MPa (45 ksi) against 260 MPa (37.7 ksi) for Cr99.90 — about 19% more. Tensile strength is 415 MPa (60.2 ksi) vs 300 MPa (43.5 ksi).
Which is cheaper, 60Cr-40Ni or Cr99.90?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, 60Cr-40Ni or Cr99.90?
60Cr-40Ni, by a small margin. Both rate not recommended for machinability — 12/100 against 5/100 for Cr99.90; for welding the order is 60Cr-40Ni first (poor, 20/100) then Cr99.90 (not recommended, 8/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 60Cr-40Ni and Cr99.90 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.