Industrial Grade Nickel Metal
Industrial Grade Nickel Metal is a high-performance raw material widely used in stainless steel production, superalloys, electroplating, chemical processing, and battery energy applications.
- Product Introduction
Product Introduction
Industrial Grade Nickel Metal is a high-performance raw material widely used in stainless steel production, superalloys, electroplating, chemical processing, and battery energy applications.
With its excellent corrosion resistance, high-temperature stability, and strong alloying capability, our nickel products deliver the consistency and mechanical reliability required for modern industrial melting and manufacturing systems.
Key Features:
Purity Range: Nickel content available from 99.2% up to 99.99% to support diverse application requirements.
Corrosion Resistance: High tolerance to oxidation, reduction, and acidic/alkaline environments.
Thermal Stability: Maintains robust mechanical properties and structural integrity at elevated temperatures.
Alloy Compatibility: Formulated for seamless integration into metallurgical matrixes, especially stainless steel and superalloys.
Supply Readiness: Scaled production capacity tailored for high-volume, long-term B2B procurement.
Available Forms:
Nickel Cathode: Full plates (1000 × 1000 mm) or cut sizes (4 × 4 inches, 2 × 2 inches). [View Cathode Stock]
Nickel Briquette: Pillow-shaped for automatic dosing and rapid melting.
Nickel Ingot: Standard weights (25 kg ± 0.5 kg) for foundry use.
Nickel Pellet / Granule: High-purity spherical shapes for precise alloying control.
Nickel Shot: Optimally sized for uniform dissolution in electroplating solutions.
Chemical Composition & Technical Specifications
Typical Chemical Composition
|
Element |
Grade 99.2% (Foundry) |
Grade 99.5% (Standard) |
Grade 99.8% (Premium) |
Grade 99.99% (Ultra-High) |
|
Nickel (Ni) + Co |
≥ 99.20% |
≥ 99.50% |
≥ 99.80% |
≥ 99.99% |
|
Carbon (C) |
≤ 0.03% |
≤ 0.02% |
≤ 0.01% |
≤ 0.002% |
|
Iron (Fe) |
≤ 0.15% |
≤ 0.10% |
≤ 0.04% |
≤ 0.004% |
|
Copper (Cu) |
≤ 0.08% |
≤ 0.05% |
≤ 0.02% |
≤ 0.001% |
|
Sulfur (S) |
≤ 0.01% |
≤ 0.01% |
≤ 0.003% |
≤ 0.001% |
|
Trace Elements (As, Sb, Bi, Sn, Pb) |
- |
- |
Total ≤ 0.005% |
Total ≤ 0.002% |
Physical Properties
|
Density |
8.90 g/cm³ |
|
Melting Point |
1455°C |
|
Thermal Conductivity |
90.9 W/(m·K) |
|
Magnetic Behavior |
Ferromagnetic at room temperature (Curie Temp:354°C) |
Standards & Testing Compliance
Material Standards: Fully compliant with ASTM B162 / ASTM B160 and equivalent international specifications.
Quality Management: Certified under ISO 9001:2015.
Documentation: Every shipment includes a Mill Test Certificate (MTC) / Certificate of Analysis (COA) conforming to EN 10204 3.1.
Third-Party Inspection: 100% open to independent inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas (BV), or Intertek prior to dispatch.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
In industrial metallurgy, material consistency directly impacts yield and safety. Our production and quality control systems are designed to eliminate chemical variance.
Impurity Control
Advanced electro-refining processing keeps harmful trace elements (Lead, Tin, Arsenic, Bismuth) at sub-ppm levels to prevent hot shortness in sensitive alloys.
Process Monitoring
Real-time analysis of electrolytic parameters and bath chemistry conducted at 2-hour intervals.
Batch Traceability
Every single lot is assigned a unique heat/batch number linked to its raw material intake, process log, and final lab test results.
Primary Industrial Applications
Stainless Steel Production: Core alloying component for 300-series and duplex stainless steels to optimize mechanical strength and corrosion resistance.
Superalloys & Aerospace: Applied in nickel-based superalloys for gas turbine blades, aerospace combustion zones, and high-stress cryogenic components.
Chemical Processing: Used to fabricate industrial vessels, heat exchangers, and piping exposed to highly reducing or oxidizing chemical environments.
Battery Materials: Essential feed material for high-nickel cathode chemistry (NMC/NCA) used in energy storage and electric vehicles.
Electroplating: High-purity anodes that provide stable, corrosion-resistant, and uniform coatings for industrial and decorative hardware.
Supply Capability, Packaging & Logistics
We offer scalable logistics and commercial frameworks tailored for international maritime freight and corporate annual procurement programs.
Production Capacity: 5,000 Metric Tons monthly output with a 1,500-ton buffer stock for standard grades.
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 1 Metric Ton (Evaluative sample lots available for qualified commercial buyers).
Packaging Solutions:
Moisture Protection: Heavy-duty vacuum-sealed inner plastic liners containing industrial desiccants to prevent maritime oxidation.
Outer Enclosure: Reinforced steel drums (250kg/drum) or secure wooden cases.
Palletization: ISPM-15 compliant heat-treated pallets, bound with heavy-duty steel strapping and multi-layer shrink wrap.
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