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Nickel Alloy N07773-CD (Cold drawn)

Supply condition

UNS N07773

For close-tolerance bar, fastener wire and springs where cold work supplements the ageing response.

High cost $$$$

Values for the CD condition

Other N07773 tempers and conditions

N07773 is listed in 5 conditions; see the grade overview at N07773.

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Condition · open for datasheetBest forYield MPaTensile MPaElong. %HardnessConductivity
Solution annealed
Pick for forming, machining of complex features or welding before the final ageing cycle.45090045200 HB—
As-welded deposit
Property level of an unaged joint; re-solution + age is normally required to restore parent strength.45085025210 HB1.4 % IACS
Hot worked / as-forged, unaged
Mill condition for forging stock and oversize bar that will be re-heat-treated by the part maker.6201,0003025 HRC1.4 % IACS
STADefault
Solution treated and aged
Standard supply and service condition: maximum room- and elevated-temperature strength and creep resistance.1,0301,2751638 HRC—
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Cold drawn
For close-tolerance bar, fastener wire and springs where cold work supplements the ageing response.1,1001,3001240 HRC1.4 % IACS

What is N07773-CD?

N07773-CD is N07773 supplied in the CD condition — for close-tolerance bar, fastener wire and springs where cold work supplements the ageing response. N07773-CD has a yield strength of 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,300 MPa (189 ksi) — stronger than 98% of nickel alloy grades. Elongation at break is 12% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi). N07773-CD has a density of 8.2 g/cm³ (0.296 lb/in³), lighter than 63% of nickel alloy grades. It melts at 1,260°C (2,300 °F). STA is the default condition FabDigit quotes; CD is available on request or by drawing note.

Advantages

  • High strength — 1,100 MPa (160 ksi), better than 98% of nickel alloy grades

Limitations

  • Limited ductility — 12%, worse than 83% of nickel alloy grades
  • Limited formability — 15/100, worse than 81% of nickel alloy grades
  • Low fracture toughness — 80 MPa·√m (72.8 ksi·√in), worse than 77% of nickel alloy grades
  • Difficult to weld — 35/100, worse than 76% of nickel alloy grades

N07773-CD properties

Typical room-temperature values for N07773-CD; 22 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are N07773 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among nickel alloy grades.

Physical3

N07773-CD has a density of 8.2 g/cm³ (0.296 lb/in³), lighter than 63% of nickel alloy grades. It melts at 1,260°C (2,300 °F).

Density8.2 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³
Melting Point (Solidus)1,260°C2,300 °F
Liquidus Temperature1,340°C2,444 °F

Mechanical15

N07773-CD has a yield strength of 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,300 MPa (189 ksi) — stronger than 98% of nickel alloy grades. Elongation at break is 12% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi).

Elastic (Young's) Modulus200 GPa29 Msi
Shear Modulus77 GPa11.2 Msi
Bulk Modulus165 GPa23.9 Msi
Poisson's Ratio0.3
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)1,300 MPa189 ksi
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)1,100 MPa160 ksi
Elongation at Break12%
Reduction in Area20%
Shear Strength780 MPa113 ksi
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)470 MPa68.2 ksi
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)80 MPa·√m72.8 ksi·√in
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)28 J20.7 ft·lbf
Hardness, Brinell375 HB
Hardness, Rockwell C40 HRC
Hardness, Vickers400 HV

Thermal5

N07773-CD is rated for continuous service to 600°C (1,112 °F). It conducts heat at 11.5 W/m·K (6.64 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 57% of nickel alloy grades. Thermal expansion is 13 µm/m·K (7.22 µin/in·°F).

Thermal Conductivity11.5 W/m·K6.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F
Specific Heat Capacity435 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)13 µm/m·K7.2 µin/in·°F
Max Service Temperature (continuous)600°C1,112 °F
Min Service Temperature-253°C-423 °F

Electrical3

N07773-CD conducts electricity at 1.4 % IACS, worse than 65% of nickel alloy grades.

Electrical Conductivity1.4 % IACS
Electrical Resistivity1.25×10⁻⁶ Ω·m49.2 µΩ·in
Magnetic Responsenon-magnetic

Chemical & Environmental3

Corrosion resistance is very good (78/100), better than 51% of nickel alloy grades.

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)-0.1 V
Corrosion ResistanceVery good78/100
Chemical Resistance SummaryGood oxidation and hot-gas corrosion resistance to ~800 °C from the Cr₂O₃ scale; resists neutral and mildly reducing media and chloride SCC far better than austenitic stainless, but is attacked by strong oxidising acids (hot HNO₃/HF) and by sulphidising/molten-salt environments.

Sustainability4

Producing a kilogram of N07773-CD takes about 150 MJ of energy and emits 12 kg of CO₂ — less than 68% of nickel alloy grades. Typical recycled content is 35%.

Embodied Energy (primary production)150 MJ/kg64,488 BTU/lb
Embodied Carbon (primary production)12 kg CO₂/kg
Embodied Water300 L/kg35.9 gal/lb
Typical Recycled Content35%

Manufacturability8

N07773-CD's machinability is poor (16/100, worse than 71% of nickel alloy grades); weldability fair (35/100); formability poor (15/100).

MachinabilityPoor16/100
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)13%
WeldabilityFair35/100
Formability (cold)Poor15/100
CastabilityPoor30/100
Brazeability / SolderabilityGood55/100
PolishabilityVery good70/100
Anodizing Responsen/a — nickel-base alloy is not anodized; use pickling/passivation, electropolishing or aluminide/diffusion coatings for high-temperature service.

Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.

Working with N07773-CD

Is N07773 easy to machine?

Machine in the solution-annealed state where possible; aged material needs rigid setups, positive-rake carbide or ceramic tooling, low surface speed, heavy constant feed and flood coolant to avoid work hardening and notching.

Can N07773 be welded?

GTAW/EBW with matching or Ni-Cr filler on solution-annealed material; keep heat input low and follow with a full re-solution + double age to avoid strain-age cracking and restore joint strength.

Can N07773 be formed, bent or molded?

Cold form only in the annealed condition with high tooling loads and frequent intermediate anneals; hot forge in a narrow window (~1050–1150 °C) with controlled finish temperature to keep grain size.

What surface finishes work on N07773?

Not anodizable — pickle/passivate or electropolish after heat treatment, shot peen for fatigue life, and use aluminide or MCrAlY coatings for long hot-gas exposure.

N07773 chemical composition (wt %)

Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance.

ElementSpec limit (wt %)
Crprincipal oxidation/corrosion-resisting addition, class range roughly 14–20 % — verify against the UNS/AMS registration for this grade—
Fesignificant intentional addition (Ni-Cr-Fe family); exact range not confirmed for N07773—
Tiγ′ former; exact range not confirmed—
Alγ′ former; exact range not confirmed—
Nbpossible γ″/carbide former; presence and range not confirmed—
Mopossible solid-solution strengthener; presence and range not confirmed—
Clow, typically ≤0.10 % in this class—
Sresidual, typically ≤0.015 %—
Presidual, typically ≤0.015 %—
Nimatrix; γ′/γ″ precipitation-hardening Ni-Cr-Fe systembalance

N07773-CD — frequently asked

What is N07773-CD used for?

N07773-CD is typically used for gas turbine hot-section hardware, aerospace fasteners and high-temperature structural components. In short: 718-class aged strength; limited-availability UNS grade; 650 °C creep service.

What is the yield strength of N07773-CD?

N07773-CD has a typical yield strength of 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,300 MPa (189 ksi) — stronger than 98% of nickel alloy grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 5 listed tempers.

Is N07773-CD easy to machine?

Not especially — machinability is rated poor (16/100, worse than 71% of nickel alloy grades). Machine in the solution-annealed state where possible; aged material needs rigid setups, positive-rake carbide or ceramic tooling, low surface speed, heavy constant feed and flood coolant to avoid work hardening and notching.

Can N07773-CD be welded?

With care — weldability is rated fair (35/100). GTAW/EBW with matching or Ni-Cr filler on solution-annealed material; keep heat input low and follow with a full re-solution + double age to avoid strain-age cracking and restore joint strength.

What surface finishes work on N07773-CD?

Not anodizable — pickle/passivate or electropolish after heat treatment, shot peen for fatigue life, and use aluminide or MCrAlY coatings for long hot-gas exposure.

Can N07773-CD be formed, bent or molded?

Cold form only in the annealed condition with high tooling loads and frequent intermediate anneals; hot forge in a narrow window (~1050–1150 °C) with controlled finish temperature to keep grain size.

What is the maximum service temperature of N07773-CD?

N07773-CD is rated for continuous use to about 600°C (1,112 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.

What is the difference between N07773-STA and N07773-SA?

STA is the default condition — standard supply and service condition: maximum room- and elevated-temperature strength and creep resistance. SA: pick for forming, machining of complex features or welding before the final ageing cycle. Yield strength is 1,030 MPa in STA versus 450 MPa in SA.

Sources

  1. Metals & Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS), N07xxx nickel alloys — SAE International / ASTM (2023)
  2. ASM Handbook Vol. 1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels and High-Performance Alloys (heat-resistant nickel alloys) — ASM International (1990)
  3. Superalloys: A Technical Guide, 2nd ed. — ASM International (2002)
  4. ASTM B637 — Precipitation-Hardening Nickel Alloy Bars, Forgings and Forging Stock for High-Temperature Service — ASTM (2018)

Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.