Aperam Nickel 200 Resistant Alloys Nickel Alloys，1

### **Product Introduction: Aperam Nickel 200 - Commercial Pure Nickel** **Overview** Aperam Nickel 200 is a commercially pure wrought nickel alloy that offers excellent mechanical properties and outstanding resistance to various corrosive environments. With a nickel content of 99.0% minimum, this alloy combines good thermal and electrical conductivity with exceptional corrosion resistance. Nickel 200 is particularly valued for its resistance to caustic alkalies, high-temperature halogen and hydrogen halide gases, and various neutral and alkaline salt solutions. --- #### **Chemical Composition (Typical % by Weight)** | Element | Content (%) | Role & Benefit | |---------|-------------|---------------| | **Nickel (Ni)** | 99.0 min | Primary element providing corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity | | **Copper (Cu)** | 0.25 max | Controlled residual element | | **Iron (Fe)** | 0.40 max | Maintains purity and corrosion resistance | | **Manganese (Mn)** | 0.35 max | Enhances manufacturability | | **Carbon (C)** | 0.15 max | Controlled for optimal performance | | **Silicon (Si)** | 0.35 max | Process control element | | **Sulfur (S)** | 0.01 max | Minimized to prevent hot shortness | | **Magnesium (Mg)** | 0.15-0.25 | Improves elevated temperature properties | *Note: This alloy corresponds to UNS N02200/W.Nr. 2.4060/ASTM B160.* --- #### **Physical & Mechanical Properties** **Physical Properties:** - Density: 8.89 g/cm³ (0.321 lb/in³) - Melting Range: 1435-1445°C (2615-2633°F) - Thermal Expansion: 13.3 μm/m·°C @ 20-100°C - Thermal Conductivity: 70 W/m·K @ 100°C - Electrical Resistivity: 0.086 μΩ·m at 20°C - Magnetic Response: Essentially non-magnetic (<1.01 μ) **Mechanical Properties (Annealed Condition):** - Tensile Strength: 380-550 MPa (55-80 ksi) - Yield Strength (0.2% Offset): 150-250 MPa (22-36 ksi) - Elongation: 40-50% - Hardness: HRB 45-70 - Modulus of Elasticity: 204 GPa (29.5 x 10⁶ psi) --- #### **International Standards and Specifications** - **ASTM B160:** Nickel Rod and Bar - **ASTM B161:** Nickel Seamless Pipe and Tube - **ASTM B162:** Nickel Plate, Sheet, and Strip - **ASME SB-160/SB-161/SB-162:** Pressure vessel applications - **AMS 5553:** Aerospace Material Specification - **EN 2.4060/2.4066:** European material designations - **DIN 17740:** Wrought nickel and nickel alloys - **ISO 6208:** Wrought nickel and nickel alloys --- #### **Product Applications** **Chemical Processing Industry:** - Caustic soda production equipment - Chemical reaction vessels and evaporators - Salt production and handling equipment - Organic chemical synthesis equipment - Food processing and fatty acid handling **Electrical and Electronic Applications:** - Electron tube components - Transmitter and power tube parts - Electrical resistance elements - Electronic and semiconductor components - Spark plug electrodes **Other Industrial Applications:** - Aerospace and aircraft components - Marine engineering equipment - Caustic handling and storage systems - Heat exchangers and processing vessels - Instrumentation and control systems --- #### **Key Advantages** 1. **Excellent Corrosion Resistance**: Outstanding performance in various corrosive environments, particularly alkaline solutions 2. **Good Electrical and Thermal Conductivity**: Superior to most nickel alloys 3. **High-Temperature Capability**: Suitable for service up to 315°C (600°F) 4. **Excellent Mechanical Properties**: Good strength and ductility combination 5. **Good Fabricability**: Excellent welding, brazing, and forming characteristics 6. **Magnetic Properties**: Essentially non-magnetic 7. **Proven Reliability**: Long service history in demanding applications 8. **High Purity**: Consistent quality and performance --- **Conclusion** Aperam Nickel 200 represents a high-purity nickel alloy that delivers reliable performance in corrosive environments while maintaining excellent electrical and thermal conductivity. Its exceptional resistance to caustic alkalies and various chemical environments makes it particularly valuable in chemical processing, electronic, and aerospace applications. The alloy's combination of good mechanical properties, fabricability, and proven service history establishes it as a preferred choice for applications requiring the unique properties of commercially pure nickel. Supported by comprehensive international standards and rigorous quality control, Nickel 200 continues to provide consistent performance and long-term reliability in diverse industrial applications where material purity and corrosion resistance are critical requirements.

Packing of Standard Packing: Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 3429 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.