UNS N02200/Nickel200/NS5200/N5/H02200/W-Nr.2.4060 Pure Nickel Wire in High-Temperature Applications

Pure Nickel, known as Nickel 200, is a commercially pure nickel alloy (99.6% nickel) with excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. Known for its thermal and electrical conductivity, Nickel 200 is often used in applications where purity and durability are essential, particularly in harsh or corrosive environments.

Nickel 200’s high resistance to oxidation and various chemicals, such as alkalis, acids, and neutral salt solutions, makes it ideal for use in the chemical and food processing industries, where it is used in tanks, pipelines, and heat exchangers. It is also highly resistant to caustic environments, including sodium hydroxide, making it suitable for caustic handling equipment.

Additionally, Nickel 200 performs well in high-temperature environments and maintains its strength across a wide temperature range, which allows it to be used in electrical and electronic components, aerospace parts, and marine engineering applications. Its versatility and reliability make Nickel 200 a trusted choice across numerous industries.

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Some key features of Nickel200 alloy include:

• ‌High Purity Nickel Content‌: Nickel200 is a commercial pure nickel alloy with a nickel content of up to 99.6%, making it a high-purity material
• ‌Excellent Corrosion Resistance‌: Nickel200 exhibits outstanding corrosion resistance in a wide range of environments, including acidic, alkaline, and salt solutions. It is particularly resistant to reducing chemicals and alkaline substances
• ‌High Electrical and Thermal Conductivity‌: With its high purity, Nickel200 possesses excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, making it suitable for applications requiring efficient heat and electricity transfer
• ‌Stable Mechanical Properties‌: Nickel200 maintains stable mechanical properties over a wide temperature range, offering good ductility, strength, and impact resistance
• ‌Good Weldability and Machinability‌: It is easily welded using various welding methods and can be machined to produce complex shapes and parts
• ‌Antioxidant Properties‌: Nickel200 demonstrates good antioxidant properties, ensuring that it remains stable and resists oxidation even in high-temperature environments
• ‌Non-Magnetic‌: Nickel200 is a non-magnetic alloy, making it suitable for applications where magnetic interference is undesirable
• ‌Versatile Forms‌: Nickel200 is available in various forms, including sheets, plates, bars, wires, tubes, and pipes, to meet the diverse needs of different industries

Due to these features, Nickel200 alloy is widely used in industries such as chemical processing, electronics, aerospace, marine, and food processing

Application:

• ‌Chemical Processing‌

‌Reactors and Vessels‌: Due to its excellent resistance to corrosive chemicals, Nickel200 is often used in the construction of reactors and storage vessels.
‌Piping Systems‌: It is also employed in piping systems that transport corrosive fluids.

• ‌Electrical and Electronic Components‌

‌Magnetic Parts‌: Nickel200's magnetic properties make it suitable for use in electrical and electronic components where magnetism is required.
‌Connectors and Contacts‌: Its corrosion resistance ensures long-lasting performance in connectors and electrical contacts.

• ‌Other Industrial Uses‌

‌Food Processing Equipment‌: Nickel200's non-toxic nature makes it suitable for use in food processing equipment.
‌Marine Applications‌: It is also used in marine applications due to its resistance to seawater corrosion.

Nickel 200 and 201 alloys are used as leads for electrical & electronic components & as lead-in-wire components for lamps. They are used in making wire mesh & filters for chemical & petrochemical industry. They are also used in Ni-Cd batteries, for welding overlay, and for making flux cored wires for welding applications. Nickel 205 is typically used for transistor housings, lead wires, anodes for electronic valves, and for making wire mesh and filters for chemical and petrochemical industry.