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Nickel
Ni
Tough, corrosion-resistant and versatile
Nickel is a shiny silvery-white metal widely used in steel, alloys, and coatings around the globe. It ranks as the 5th most common element on Earth and is one of the four ferromagnetic metals, alongside iron, cobalt, and gadolinium. Nickel is extensively utilized for corrosion protection in the electroplating industry and plays a crucial role in advanced applications within the aerospace, electronics, and medical sectors.
| Properties | Nickel has a high melting point of 1453°C, is magnetic at room temperature, and offers excellent resistance to corrosion and oxidation. It is very tough, highly malleable, and easy to weld or alloy. |
| Applications | Nickel is used in stainless steel, heat-resistant alloys, electroplated coatings, batteries, electronic components, and jet engines. It is also utilized in medical equipment and architectural applications. |
Our Nickel products
- Hastelloy® C-22 / Inconel® Alloy C-22
- Haynes® 25
- Nilo® Alloy 36 / Invar® 36
- Nilo® Alloy 42 / Invar® 42
- Nilo® Alloy 48 / Invar® 48
- Nimonic® Alloy 80A
- Nimonic® Alloy 90
- Haynes® Alloy 188
- Nickel 200 / 201
- Haynes® 214
- Haynes® 230
- Nimonic® Alloy 263
- Nickel 270
- Hastelloy® C-276 / Inconel® C-276
- Incoloy® Alloy 330
- Monel® Alloy 400
- Monel® K-500
- Inconel® Alloy 600
- Inconel® Alloy 601
- Inconel® Alloy 617
- Inconel® Alloy 625
- AISI 660 / Alloy A-286
- Incoloy® Alloy DS
- Inconel® Alloy 690
- Inconel® Alloy 718
- Incoloy® 825 / Inconel® Alloy 825
- Inconel® Alloy HX
- Inconel® Alloy X-750
- Nilo® Alloy K
- Waspaloy®
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We supply our Nickel metals that meet the various ASTM/ASME requirements.
What is Nickel
Approximately 65% of all nickel is used in the production of stainless steel, followed by 20% in high-performance alloys for aerospace and defense among others. Due to their outstanding performance at high temperatures, nickel alloys like Inconel and Hastelloy are indispensable in turbine jet engines, where temperatures reach up to 1480°C and the pressure up to 40 atmospheres.
Additionally, nickel is a favorite in the food industry, chemical plants, kitchen products, and even coins and batteries. Thanks to its versatility and reliable properties, nickel is used worldwide in more than 300,000 end products.
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How is Nickel Extracted?
Nickel is primarily mined in countries such as Indonesia, the Philippines, Russia, and Canada. There are two main methods: from sulfide ores through smelting processes, or from laterite ores through acid or ammonia extraction. After extraction, the nickel is purified and processed into powder, pellets, or anodes, ready for use in alloys, electroplating, or battery applications.
Alternative metals
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Titanium Looking for a strong yet lightweight metal? Titanium has the highest strength-to-weight ratio of all elements.
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Zirconium Zirconium is a silver-gray transition metal with excellent corrosion resistance, making it ideal for use in aggressive environments.
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Cobalt Cobalt is a silvery-gray, hard metal with unique magnetic properties and a rich history.
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Hafnium Hafnium is a silvery, malleable metal that is extracted from zirconium ores.
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Tantalum Tantalum is a gray, lustrous metal known for its exceptional corrosion resistance in aggressive environments.
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Niobium Niobium is a shiny gray metal known for its toughness and excellent chemical resistance.
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tungsten Gray glossy and very heavy metal, it has the highest melting and boiling point of all metals.
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Molybdeen Molybdenum is a hard, shiny silver-colored metal with a very high melting point of 2623°C.
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