Nickel® 212

Nickel strengthened with an addition of Manganese

W.NR 2.4110
AWS 073
UNS N02212
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.
Specifications
W.NR 2.4110
AWS 073
UNS N02212
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.

Chemical Composition

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

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 Elasticity

196 kN/mm² | 28400 ksi

Modulus of Rigidity

78 kN/mm² | 11313 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.

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