Alloy 200/201 NICKEL® 200/201 – W. Nr. 2.4060, 2.4066 / UNS N02200 / ASTM B160, B162, B366

Alloy 200/201 NICKEL® 200/201

Alloy 200/201 NICKEL® 200/201 is a pure nickel alloy (99.6%) with excellent corrosion resistance in a wide range of environments, particularly against alkaline substances and reducing agents. This material is characterized by high electrical and thermal conductivity , low hardness, excellent ductility, and malleability.

Magnetic properties, low vapor pressure, and low gas content make NICKEL® 200/201 ideal for applications requiring high product purity. This material is used in the production of chemical equipment, electronic components , and parts for the food industry .

Reference standards:

  • ASTM B160 (bars and wires)
  • ASTM B162 (sheet and strip)
  • ASTM B366 (Fittings and Flanges)
  • ASME SB160, SB162, SB366

Chemical composition (%)

Element Content (%)
Nickel (Ni) + Cobalt (Co) 99.0 min
Copper (Cu) 0.25 max
Iron (Fe) 0.40 max
Manganese (Mn) 0.35 max
Carbon (C) 0.15 max
Silicon (Si) 0.35 max
Sulfur (S) 0.01 max

Mechanical properties

Product shape Tensile strength (MPa) Yield strength (MPa) Elongation (%)
Bars and Forgings (Annealed) 380 – 520 105 – 210 55 – 40
Sheet metal (Ricotte) 380 – 520 105 – 210 55 – 40
Tubes (Annealed) 380 – 520 105 – 210 55 – 40
Threads (Annealed) 380 – 580 105 – 345 55 – 30

Physical properties

  • Density: 8.89 g/cm³
  • Melting Range: 1435 – 1446°C
  • Specific Heat: 456 J/kg°C
  • Thermal Conductivity: 66.5 W/m°C (at 100°C)
  • Electrical Resistivity: 0.109 µΩ·m (at 20°C)
  • Curie temperature: 360°C

Heat treatments

  • Annealing: 1100-1300°C followed by cooling in air or water.
  • Hot Forming: Working temperature between 1200-2250°F (650-1230°C), preferring temperatures above 1600°F (870°C).
  • Cold Forming: Easily workable using conventional techniques.

Available formats

NICKEL® 200/201 is available in the following forms:

Industrial applications

Thanks to its excellent corrosion resistance and material purity, NICKEL® 200/201 is used in the following sectors:

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