Nickel Wire
Nickel wire is manufactured from high-purity nickel through drawing and annealing processes. It offers excellent corrosion resistance, high temperature stability, and good electrical conductivity, making it suitable for various industrial applications including electronics, chemical processing, and high-temperature components.
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◉ PRODUCT SPECIFICATION


1. Material Standards & Grades


Primary Standards:

  • ASTM F290 - Standard Specification for Nickel and Nickel Alloy Welding Wire

  • ASTM B160 - Standard Specification for Nickel Rod and Bar

  • GB/T 3116 - Nickel and Nickel Alloy Wire

  • EN 10095 - Nickel and Nickel Alloys

Common Material Grades:

Grade

UNS

Equivalent Standards

Key Characteristics

Nickel 200

N02200

NW 2200

Commercially pure nickel (99.6%)

Nickel 201

N02201

NW 2201

Low carbon nickel (99.6%)

Monel 400

N04400

NW 4400

Nickel-copper alloy

Inconel 600

N06600

NW 6600

Nickel-chromium-iron alloy

Inconel 625

N06625

NW 6625

Nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy


2. Chemical Composition (% by weight)


Grade

Ni ≥

C ≤

Mn ≤

Fe ≤

Si ≤

Cu ≤

Cr

Other

Nickel 200

99.0

0.15

0.35

0.40

0.35

0.25

-

-

Nickel 201

99.0

0.02

0.35

0.40

0.35

0.25

-

-

Monel 400

63.0

0.3

2.0

2.5

0.5

28-34

-

-

Inconel 600

72.0

0.15

1.0

6-10

0.5

0.5

14-17

-


3. Mechanical Properties


Grade

Condition

Tensile Strength (MPa)

Yield Strength (MPa)

Elongation (%)

Nickel 200

Annealed

380-550

100-250

40-50

Nickel 201

Annealed

350-500

80-200

45-55

Monel 400

Annealed

480-620

170-340

35-45

Inconel 600

Annealed

550-750

240-450

30-40


4. Physical Properties


Property

Nickel 200

Monel 400

Inconel 600

Density (g/cm³)

8.89

8.80

8.47

Melting Point (°C)

1435-1445

1300-1350

1370-1425

Electrical Resistivity (μΩ·m)

0.086

0.51

1.03

Thermal Conductivity (W/m·K)

70

21

14.8

Thermal Expansion (10⁻⁶/K)

13.3

13.9

12.5


5. Manufacturing Processes


Production Methods:

  • Hot rolling of nickel billets

  • Cold drawing through diamond dies

  • Intermediate annealing

  • Final sizing and spooling

Process Flow:
Raw Material Inspection → Hot Rolling → Pickling
→ Cold Drawing → Intermediate Annealing → Fine Drawing
→ Final Annealing → Spooling → Testing → Packaging


6. Technical Specifications


Parameter

Range

Tolerance

Diameter

0.10mm - 6.00mm

±0.005mm - ±0.05mm

Spool Weight

1kg - 20kg

±2%

Spool Dimensions

100mm - 500mm (OD)

Standard industrial spools

Surface Finish

Bright, Matte, Oxidized

Per customer requirement


7. Surface Conditions


Finish Type

Characteristics

Applications

Bright

Smooth, shiny surface

Electrical, Electronic

Matte

Dull, uniform appearance

General industrial

Oxidized

Dark, oxidized surface

High temperature

Cleaned

Oil-free, clean surface

Food, Medical


8. Applications


Industrial Applications:

  • Electronics: Lead wires, heating elements, connectors

  • Chemical: Catalyst wires, filter meshes, corrosion-resistant components

  • Aerospace: High-temperature fasteners, sensor wires

  • Medical: Surgical instruments, implants, dental tools

  • Glass: Molded glass seals, support wires

  • Welding: Filler wires for nickel alloy welding


9. Testing & Inspection


Standard Tests:

  • Tensile testing

  • Diameter measurement

  • Surface inspection

  • Chemical analysis

  • Electrical conductivity

  • Spooling quality check

Optional Tests:

  • Metallographic examination

  • Corrosion testing

  • High-temperature performance

  • SALT spray testing

  • Third-party certification


Quality Assurance:


  • ISO 9001 quality management system

  • Complete material traceability

  • Batch testing and certification

  • Custom packaging available

  • Technical support provided


Special Features:


  • Excellent corrosion resistance

  • Good mechanical properties at high temperatures

  • Superior electrical and thermal conductivity

  • Good formability and weldability

  • Long service life in harsh environments

All nickel wires are supplied with material certificates and can be customized to meet specific application requirements.

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SURFACE CHARACTERISTIC SUMMARY OF MANUFACTURING METHOD APPLICATION
NO.1 Silvery white Hot rolled to specified thickness Do not need to have a glossy surface use
lackluster
NO.2D Silvery white After cold rolling, heat treatment and pickling are carried out General material, deep material
NO.2B Gloss is stronger than No.2D After No.2D treatment, the final light cold rolling is carried out through the polishing roller The general material
BA As bright as a sixpence No standard, but usually a bright annealed surface with high reflectivity. Building materials, kitchen utensils
NO.3 Rough lapping Grind with 100~200# (unit) strop tape Building materials, kitchen utensils
NO.4 Intermediate grinding Polished surface obtained by grinding with 150~180# strop abrasive tape Building materials, kitchen utensils
NO.240 Fine lapping Grinding with 240# strop abrasive tape kitchenware
NO.320 Very fine grinding Grinding was carried out with 320# strop abrasive tape kitchenware
NO.400 The luster is close to BA Use 400# polishing wheel to grind General timber, building timber, kitchen appliances
HL Hairline grinding Suitable particle material for hair stripe grinding (150~240#) with many grains Building, construction material
NO.7 It's close to mirror grinding Use a 600# rotary polishing wheel to grind For art or decoration
NO.8 Mirror ultrafinish The mirror is ground with a polishing wheel Reflector, for decoration

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