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Metal Properties

Nickel 201, Low Carbon

 
Application & Characteristics
Specified over Nickel 200 for exposure to temperatures above 600F. Stable in oxidizing atmospheres to 2000F. Used as thermocouple sheaths in molten salt baths at temperatures to 1200F. Frequently used in electronic components requiring severe bending, flaring, expanding or flanging.
 
Chemical Composition (%)
Ni99.5; C 0.01; Mn 0.20; Fe 0.15; S 0.005; Si 0.05; Cu 0.05
 
Physical Properties
Melting Range (°F) 2615- 2635
Density (lbs/in³) 68F 0.321
Thermal Expansion (in/in °Fx10 to the power of -6) 7.8
Electrical Resistivity (ohms/cir mil/ft.) 68F 50
 
Mechanical Properties – Temper = A
Tensile Strength (psi x 10³) 65
Yield Strength (psi x 10³) 15
Elongation ( % ) 45
Hardness B65(Rockwell)
 
Mechanical Properties – Temper = H/2
Tensile Strength (psi x 10³) 85
Yield Strength (psi x 10³) 55
Elongation ( % ) 15
Hardness B75(Rockwell)
 
Mechanical Properties – Temper = H
Tensile Strength (psi x 10³) 100
Yield Strength (psi x 10³) 90
Elongation ( % ) 6
Hardness B95(Rockwell)