Nickel Block
Our Nickel Block is a refined, virgin-metal material designed for direct melting in induction furnaces, superalloy production, and industrial electroplating.
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- Product Introduction
Product Overview
Our Nickel Block is a refined, virgin-metal material designed for direct melting in induction furnaces, superalloy production, and industrial electroplating. Produced through controlled casting and solidification, these blocks provide a predictable melting backup compared to inconsistent recycled scrap.
Purity: Available from 99.0% up to 99.99% customized grades
Form: Dense, solid cast blocks preventing moisture entrapment
Control: Strict limitation of trace elements to ensure mechanical integrity of secondary alloys
Technical Specifications
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Parameter |
Specifications & Standards |
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Nickel (Ni) Content |
≥ 99.0% / 99.2% / 99.5% (Up to 99.99% ultra-pure grades available) |
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Form |
Solid Cast Block (Uniform internal structure) |
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Unit Weight |
5–25 kg per block (Customizable sizes for automated charging systems) |
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Density |
8.8–8.9 g/cm³ |
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Melting Point |
1455°C |
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Surface |
Standard cast finish (Shot-blasted or machined options available) |
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Tramp Elements |
Fe, Cu, S, C, P, As strictly controlled within ASTM B39 / ISO 6283 limits |
Quality Assurance & Traceability
Every production heat is verified via ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry). All shipments include complete documentation for manufacturing traceability:
- Mill Test Certificate (MTC) complying with EN 10204 3.1
- Heat/Batch analysis and traceability logs
- Third-party verification (SGS / TÜV) available upon request
Process Advantages
Homogeneous Dissolution: Uniform chemistry ensures a predictable recovery rate and stable chemical composition during melting, preventing furnace batch variations.
Minimal Element Contamination: Strict thresholds on low-melting-point tramp elements (such as Pb, Sn, Bi) preserve the hot workability and creep resistance of high-temperature superalloys.
High Melt Efficiency: Dense, clean cast blocks minimize slag formation, reduce oxidation mass-loss, and optimize furnace energy usage.
Zero Moisture Risk: Unlike porous cathodes or irregular scrap, solid cast blocks eliminate trapped moisture, preventing furnace splashing or hydrogen porosity in final castings.
Primary Applications
Superalloys & Aerospace Metallurgy
Used as raw materials for nickel-base superalloys in turbine disks, blades, and high-temperature aerospace fasteners.
Stainless Steel Manufacturing
Acts as an alloying addition to stabilize austenite and enhance corrosion resistance in severe environments.
Battery Feedstock
Serves as a high-purity raw material for dissolving into nickel sulfate for high-nickel cathode chemistry (NCM / NCA components).
Surface Engineering & Electroplating
Used in melting and anode basket loading to provide corrosion-resistant, hard nickel coatings.
Regulatory Compliance & Shipping Standards
Compliance
Fully certified for RoHS (2011/65/EU) and REACH regulations
100% verified conflict-free supply chain
Manufacturing Standards
ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management)
ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management)
Export Packaging
Heavy-duty steel drums secured on reinforced pallets
Fumigated wooden crates complying with ISPM 15 customs standards
Internal VCI (Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor) bags + desiccants to prevent maritime oxidation
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