Nickel® 212
Available in any of the 'profile options'
Nickel strengthened with an addition of Manganese.
Chemical Composition |
Specifications |
Designations |
Key Features |
Typical Applications |
Element |
Min % |
Max % |
Ni + Co |
97.0 |
- |
Mn |
1.50 |
2.50 |
Fe |
- |
0.25 |
C |
- |
0.10 |
Cu |
- |
0.20 |
Si |
- |
0.20 |
Mg |
- |
0.20 |
S |
- |
0.006 |
|
- |
W.NR 2.4110
AWS 073 |
Stronger than Nickel 200 due to the addition of manganese. |
Electrical Lead Wires.
Supporting components in Lamps and electronic valves.
Electrodes in Glow-discharge Lamps.
Sparking Contacts. |
Density |
8.86 g/cm³ |
0.320 lb/in³ |
Melting Point |
1446°C |
2635°F |
Coefficient of Expansion |
12.9 μm/m °C (20 - 100°C) |
7.2 x 10-6 in/in °F (70 - 212°F) |
Modulus of Rigidity |
78 kN/mm² |
11313 ksi |
Modulus of Elasticity |
196 kN/mm² |
28400 ksi |
Electrical Resistivity |
10.9 μΩ • cm |
66 ohm • circ mil/ft |
Thermal Conductivity |
44 W/m • °C |
305 btu • in/ft2 • h • °F |
Properties |
Condition |
Approx. tensile strength |
Approx. operating temperature |
N/mm² |
ksi |
Annealed |
450 - 550 |
65 - 80 |
Tensile strength and elongation drop significantly at temperatures above
315°C (600°F). Service temperature is dependent on environment, load and size range. |
Hard Drawn |
750 - 950 |
109 - 138 |
The above tensile strength ranges are typical. If you require different please ask.