Nickel Rod

Overview

A chemical element with the symbol Ni, density of 8.9 g/cm³, melting point of 1455∘C, and boiling point of 2730∘C. This ferromagnetic transition metal exhibits exceptional corrosion resistance in both acidic and alkaline environments, particularly suitable for reducing media. Notable for its resistance to caustic solutions like potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide, making it ideal for ion-exchange membrane caustic soda processes.

Compared to most alloys, nickel demonstrates superior corrosion resistance in fluorine-containing environments. It performs effectively in dry chlorine and hydrogen chloride gas from room temperature to 540°C, and in static hydrofluoric acid solutions. Nickel maintains excellent mechanical properties across wide temperature ranges, offers good cold workability comparable to mild steel.

Types & Specifications

Grade Standards	N4, N6, etc.
Shapes	Temper: Soft, Half-hard, Hard Diameter: 10mm-150mm Length: Customized Purity: >99.5%
Standards	GB/T2882-2005, ASTM B163, ASTM B165

Key Features

Excellent Corrosion Resistance: Suitable for coastal power plants Resistant to petroleum refinery and chemical plant environments

High Velocity Corrosion Resistance: Withstands brine flow rates up to 3-4 m/s Ideal for desalination plants and seawater condenser applications

Applications

Chemical processing

Marine engineering

Telecommunications

Oil & gas extraction

Production Process