Nickel® 205

Nickel 205 is similar to Nickel 200, but has compositional adjustments to enhance its performance in electrical and electronic applications.

Nickel® 205 is also known as VDM Nickel 99.6.

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W.NR 2.4061
UNS N02205
AWS 072
Similar to Nickel 200 but has compositional adjustments to enhance its performance in electrical and electronic applications
Anodes and grids of electronic valves.
Lead wires.
Transistor Housings.
Magneto-strictive Transducers.
Specifications
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W.NR 2.4061
UNS N02205
AWS 072
Similar to Nickel 200 but has compositional adjustments to enhance its performance in electrical and electronic applications
Anodes and grids of electronic valves.
Lead wires.
Transistor Housings.
Magneto-strictive Transducers.

Chemical Composition

Element Min % Max %
Ni 99.0 –
Mg 0.01 0.08
Ti 0.01 0.05
Cu – 0.15
Fe – 0.20
C – 0.15
Si – 0.15
S – 0.008
Mn – 0.35

Density

8.89 g/cm³ | 0.321 lb/in³

Melting Point

1446°C | 2635°F

Coefficient of Expansion

13.3 μm/m °C (20 – 100°C) | 7.4 x 10-6 in/in °F (70 – 212°F)

Modulus of Elasticity

207 kN/mm² | 30000 ksi

Modulus of Rigidity

82 kN/mm² | 11893 ksi

Electrical Resistivity

9.5 μΩ • cm 57 ohm • circ mil/ft

Thermal Conductivity

75 W/m • °C 520 btu • in/ft2 • h • °F

Properties

Condition Approx. tensile strength Approx. operating temperature
N/mm² ksi
Annealed 400 – 500 58 – 73 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 700 – 900 102 – 131
The above tensile strength ranges are typical. If you require different please ask.

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