The mechanical behaviour of a nickel alloy (Ni20Cr) is studied considering the number of grains across the thickness and to some extend the thickness itself. To this end, static mechanical tests at ambient temperature are conducted as well as transmission electronic microscopy (TEM). Characterizing the mechanisms which lead to the volume/surface transition of the mechanical behavior is the primary goal of the study. A first set of specimens characterized by a constant thickness (1,6 mm) and a variable mean grain diameter is used. Thereafter, a second set whose thickness differs (125 um and 250 um) is used to support the idea previously underlined: the number of grains across the thickness modifies the mechanical behavior. That is said takin...