Nickel Alloy

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Nickel Alloy


Nickel alloys are a class of high-performance materials known for their excellent resistance to heat, corrosion, and oxidation, making them ideal for the most demanding industrial environments. At Heimo Metal, we specialize in supplying a wide range of nickel alloy products, including sheets, plates, rods, bars, billets, strips, and wire. These alloys are engineered to perform under extreme temperatures and aggressive chemical conditions, commonly used in industries such as aerospace, power generation, marine, petrochemical, and medical equipment. Popular grades include Inconel®, Monel®, Hastelloy®, and Nickel 200/201, each offering unique properties suited to specific applications. With precise manufacturing standards, full traceability, and expert technical support, Heimo Metal ensures dependable nickel alloy solutions tailored to your operational needs.

Alloy Grade Composition Key Properties Typical Applications
Nickel 200 99.6% Nickel Excellent corrosion resistance, high ductility, good thermal/electrical conductivity Electrical components, food processing, chemical handling
Nickel 201 99.6% Nickel (low carbon) Similar to Nickel 200, better suited for high-temp environments Aerospace, electronics, caustic solutions
Inconel® 600 Ni-Cr-Fe High strength, oxidation and corrosion resistance at high temps Heat exchangers, furnace parts, nuclear reactors
Inconel® 625 Ni-Cr-Mo-Nb Excellent fatigue and corrosion resistance Marine, aerospace, chemical processing
Inconel® 718 Ni-Cr-Fe-Nb-Mo High strength, good weldability, creep resistance Jet engines, turbines, fasteners
Monel® 400 Ni-Cu (~67% Ni) Excellent resistance to seawater and acids Marine, pumps, valves, chemical equipment
Hastelloy® C-276 Ni-Mo-Cr-W Outstanding corrosion resistance in oxidizers and reducers Chemical processing, pollution control, pulp & paper
Alloy 825 Ni-Fe-Cr-Mo-Cu Strong acid resistance, stress corrosion cracking protection Oil & gas, acid production, pickling equipment
17-4PH Fe-Cr-Ni-Cu (precipitation hardened stainless steel) High strength, good corrosion resistance, heat treatable Aerospace, nuclear, mechanical components
15-5PH Fe-Cr-Ni-Cu (precipitation hardened stainless steel) Higher toughness than 17-4PH, good corrosion resistance Pressure vessels, aerospace, industrial tools
X8CrNi25-21 (1.4845) Fe-Cr-Ni (high-temperature stainless steel) Excellent oxidation and heat resistance, up to 1150°C Furnace parts, heat exchangers, petrochemical industry
309 / 1.4828 Fe-Cr-Ni (high-temperature stainless steel) Good oxidation resistance, high-temperature strength Boilers, heat treatment, exhaust systems

Nickel Alloy Chemical Composition

Alloy Grade Ni (%) Cr (%) Fe (%) Cu (%) Mo (%) Mn (%) C (%) Si (%) S (%)
Nickel 200 ≥99.0 ≤0.40 ≤0.25 ≤0.35 ≤0.15 ≤0.35 ≤0.010
Monel 400 63.0 ≤2.50 28.0–34.0 ≤2.0 ≤0.30 ≤0.50 ≤0.024
Inconel 600 72.0 14.0–17.0 6.00–10.00 ≤0.50 ≤1.00 ≤0.15 ≤0.50 ≤0.015
Inconel 625 58.0 20.00–23.00 8.00–10.00 ≤0.10 ≤0.50 ≤0.015
Hastelloy C-276 Balance 14.5–16.5 4.0–7.0 15.0–17.0 ≤0.01 ≤0.08 ≤0.03
17-4PH 3.0–5.0 15.0–17.5 Balance 3.0–5.0 ≤1.0 ≤0.07 ≤1.0 ≤0.03
15-5PH 3.5–5.5 14.0–15.5 Balance 2.5–4.5 ≤1.0 ≤0.07 ≤1.0 ≤0.03
X8CrNi25-21 (1.4845) 19.0–22.0 24.0–26.0 Balance ≤2.0 ≤0.10 ≤1.5 ≤0.015
309 / 1.4828 12.0–15.0 22.0–24.0 Balance ≤2.0 ≤0.20 ≤1.5 ≤0.015

Nickel Alloy Mechanical Properties

Alloy Grade Tensile Strength (MPa) Yield Strength (MPa) Elongation (%) Hardness (HRB)
Nickel 200 345 90 45 60–80
Monel 400 517–620 172–345 60–35 60–80
Inconel 600 550 240 30
Inconel 625 827 414 30 95
Hastelloy C-276 760 283 40 80
17-4PH 1170–1310 1000–1170 10–17 ≤100 (HRC 28–36)
15-5PH 1030–1310 860–1170 12–18 ≤100 (HRC 28–36)
X8CrNi25-21 (1.4845) 600–750 ≥290 ≥30 85–95
309 / 1.4828 550–750 ≥205 ≥40 80–95