Applications:

Nickel 201 is widely used in chemical processing, food manufacturing, tanks for fluorine production, storage and transport of phenol, synthetic fiber production, caustic soda production, hydrogen chloride production, electrical and electronic components, marine engineering, and medical devices.

Normal product forms: Pipes, tubes, sheets, strips, plates, bars, forgings, hexagons, and wires.

Specifications/Standard:  ASTM B 160 – B 163, B 366, B 725, B 730, B 751, B 775, B 829, ASME SB-160 – SB-163, SB-366, SB-725, SB-730, SB-751, SB-775, SB-829

• Nickel (Ni): 99% min

• Copper (Cu): 0.25% max

• Iron (Fe): 0.40% max

• Manganese (Mn): 0.35% max

• Carbon (C): 0.02% max

• Silicon (Si): 0.35% max

• Sulfur (S): 0.01% max

Physical Constants and Thermal Properties

• Density: 8.89 g/cm³, 0.321 lb/in³

• Melting Range: 1435-1446°C 2615-2635°F

• Specific Heat: 0.109 BTU/lb-°F, 456 J/kg K

• Thermal Conductivity: 79.3 W/m •°C, 550 Btu • in/ft2•h•°F

• Electrical Resistivity: 0.085 μΩ/m at 20°C, 51 Ohm·circ mil/ft at 70°F

Mechanical Property:

• Tensile Strength (annealed): 403 MPa, 58.5k psi

• Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) (annealed): 103 MPa, 15k psi

• Elongation: 50%