Pure Nickel Metal 201 (N02201/2.4061/N7) Applications
Nickel 201 is a commercially pure wrought nickel with excellent mechanical properties and resistance to various corrosive environments. Its low carbon content makes it particularly resistant to graphitization at high temperatures, which enhances its suitability for applications requiring thermal and electrical conductivity.
Key Applications of Nickel 201:
- Chemical Processing Equipment
Used in heat exchangers, piping systems, reactors, and storage tanks due to its excellent corrosion resistance in acidic and alkaline environments.
Suitable for handling caustic soda and other highly corrosive chemicals.
- Aerospace & Aviation
Components in aircraft and spacecraft that require high-temperature strength and corrosion resistance.
Electrical shielding and structural components.
- Marine & Offshore Applications
Used in seawater handling equipment, desalination plants, and marine piping due to its outstanding resistance to saltwater corrosion.
- Electronics & Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing of battery components, electrical contacts, lead wires, and anodes.
High-purity nickel is crucial for producing electronic devices requiring superior conductivity and oxidation resistance.
- Medical & Pharmaceutical Industry
Equipment and containers used in medical and pharmaceutical production where material purity is critical.
- Power Generation & Nuclear Applications
Utilized in nuclear reactors due to its resistance to radiation damage.
Used in turbines, boiler equipment, and heat exchangers.
- Food Processing Equipment
Ideal for food handling applications because it does not contaminate or react with food substances.
- Automotive & Hydrogen Storage
Used in fuel cells, hydrogen production/storage systems, and automotive exhaust components.
- Metalworking & Fabrication
Used in welding electrodes, forging applications, and precision machining where high strength and formability are needed.
Product Forms and Their Uses:
- Bar/Rod: Used in machining, structural applications, and fasteners.
- Wire: Applied in welding, electrical components, and battery electrodes.
- Forging: Custom shapes for high-strength, corrosion-resistant industrial parts.
- Plate/Strip: Used in chemical processing, marine, and power generation industries.
