Steel Nitralloy N-N vs Nitralloy N Nitrided
Steel · Nitralloy N temper comparison
Nitralloy N-N and Nitralloy N Nitrided are two conditions of the same steel grade, Nitralloy N: N (normalized) versus Nitrided. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Nitralloy N Nitrided is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) against 650 MPa (94.3 ksi) for Nitralloy N-N, about 69% more; tensile strength follows at 1,250 MPa (181 ksi) vs 900 MPa (131 ksi). In exchange, Nitralloy N-N is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 13% for Nitralloy N Nitrided, and Nitralloy N Nitrided is harder (311 HB vs 269 HB). Nitralloy N Nitrided runs hotter in service (500°C vs 450°C continuous). On the shop floor, Nitralloy N-N machines more easily (fair vs not recommended).
Nitralloy N-NChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
Nitralloy N NitridedChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
Nitralloy N-N vs Nitralloy N Nitrided: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all steel 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 steel 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.
Nitralloy N-NNitralloy N Nitrided
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 205 GPa29.7 Msi · Shear Modulus 80 GPa11.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Reduction in Area 55%
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.8 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,420°C2,588 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,480°C2,696 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 11.6 µm/m·K6.4 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -60°C-76 °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) -0.6 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: Brazeability / Solderability 30 / 100 · Polishability 65 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 34 MJ/kg14,617 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 60 L/kg7.2 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every steel grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Nitralloy N-N vs Nitralloy N Nitrided — frequently asked
Is Nitralloy N Nitrided stronger than Nitralloy N-N?
Yes. Nitralloy N Nitrided has a typical yield strength of 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) against 650 MPa (94.3 ksi) for Nitralloy N-N — about 69% more. Tensile strength is 1,250 MPa (181 ksi) vs 900 MPa (131 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, N or Nitrided?
QT30-36HRC is the default Nitralloy N condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither N nor Nitrided). 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 is easier to machine, Nitralloy N-N or Nitralloy N Nitrided?
Nitralloy N-N. Its machinability rates fair (46/100) against not recommended (8/100) for Nitralloy N Nitrided.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Nitralloy N-N and Nitralloy N Nitrided 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.