High-Temperature Pure Nickel Wire Nickel 201/N 02201/2.4061/N7 For Hydrogen Energy

High-Temperature Pure Nickel Wire Nickel 201/N 02201/2.4061/N7 For Hydrogen Energy

Nickel 201 is a commercially pure nickel alloy (99.6% minimum nickel content) with a low carbon content (max 0.02%), which enhances its performance in high-temperature applications. This alloy offers excellent resistance to corrosion in a variety of harsh environments, including acidic, alkaline, and seawater conditions. Nickel 201 retains its mechanical properties, even at elevated temperatures, making it suitable for use in heat exchangers, chemical processing equipment, and other high-temperature industrial environments.

The alloy is known for its good electrical and thermal conductivity, non-magnetic properties, and excellent weldability, making it easy to fabricate into various shapes and forms. Its low carbon content helps prevent embrittlement at high temperatures, which is a key advantage over other alloys in similar applications. Nickel 201 is commonly used in industries such as aerospace, food processing, chemical processing, and marine environments.

Key applications include heat exchangers, chemical reactors, seawater piping, and pharmaceutical equipment. Its combination of strength, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature stability makes it a valuable material in demanding industries where durability and performance under extreme conditions are required.

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Key features of Nickel201/N 02201/2.4061/N7 alloy:

• Low-Carbon Content: Nickel 201 is a commercially pure nickel with a lower carbon content compared to Nickel 200, which helps prevent embrittlement by intergranular carbon at temperatures over 315°C (600°F)
• Resistance to Reducing Chemicals: It is resistant to various reducing chemicals and caustic alkalies
• Magnetostrictive Properties: Nickel 201 has good magnetostrictive properties
• High Electrical and Thermal Conductivity: The alloy has high electrical and thermal conductivity, making it suitable for applications where heat and electricity transfer are important
• Ductility and Work Hardening: It exhibits good ductility and a low work hardening rate, which makes it ideal for spinning and cold forming
• Weldability and Soldering: Nickel 201 has good weldability and solderability, allowing for various fabrication methods
• Corrosion Resistance: It is highly resistant to various environments, including acids, alkalis, and seawater, and is impervious to corrosion and tarnishing by most organic and inorganic compounds
• Mechanical Properties: Nickel 201 has high tensile strength, ductility, and excellent elongation. Its tensile strength ranges from 63 KSI to 110 KSI, and the yield strength is 25 KSI to 45 KSI. The elongation percentage is around 45% to 55%
• Physical Properties: The alloy has a density of 8.89 g/cm³, a melting point of 1435 - 1446°C, and a thermal expansion coefficient of 13.1 µm/m°C
• Heat Treatment: Nickel 201 can be annealed to extend its lifespan by relieving internal stresses that might develop during manufacturing

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