Nickel 200 and 201 are commercially pure nickel alloys, valued for their excellent corrosion resistance in alkaline solutions and high-temperature stability. Nickel 201 is a low-carbon variant for elevated-temperature service.
Element | Nickel 200 (%) | Nickel 201 (%) |
Nickel (Ni) | ≥ 99.0 | ≥ 99.0 |
Carbon (C) | ≤ 0.15 | ≤ 0.02 |
Manganese (Mn) | ≤ 0.20 | ≤ 0.20 |
Silicon (Si) | ≤ 0.10 | ≤ 0.10 |
Iron (Fe) | ≤ 0.40 | ≤ 0.40 |
Sulfur (S) | ≤ 0.01 | ≤ 0.01 |
Property | Nickel 200 | Nickel 201 | Unit | Condition |
Tensile Strength (Ultimate) | ≥ 400 | ≥ 400 | MPa | Annealed |
Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) | ≥ 135 | ≥ 135 | MPa | Annealed |
Elongation (in 50 mm) | ≥ 35 | ≥ 35 | % | ASTM B160 |
Hardness (Brinell) | ≤ 140 | ≤ 140 | HB | |
Density | 8.90 | 8.90 | g/cm³ | Room Temp |
Melting Range | 1430 – 1455 | 1430 – 1455 | °C | |
Modulus of Elasticity | ~207 | ~207 | GPa | Room Temp |
Category | Standard Code | Description |
Pipe | ASTM B161 / ASME SB161 | Seamless nickel and nickel alloy pipe |
Tube | ASTM B163 / ASME SB163 | Seamless nickel and nickel alloy condenser and heat-exchanger tubes |
Fittings | ASTM B366 / ASME SB366 | Nickel and nickel alloy wrought fittings |
