Aerospace Grade UNS N02200 High Purity Nickel Wire Description
What is UNS N02200 High Purity Nickel Wire?
UNS N02200 high-purity nickel wire is a commercially pure wrought nickel grade with a minimum nickel content of 99.7%. Complying fully with ASTM B160 and AMS 5550, it is engineered for demanding high-performance industrial applications.
This grade offers excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, combined with reliable corrosion resistance and ductility. Its strictly controlled chemical composition delivers key material benefits:
Ultra-high purity: ≥ 99.7% nickel content with minimal trace impurities.
Superior conductivity: Consistent electrical and thermal conductive performance.
Chemical resistance: Excellent stability against caustic alkalis and neutral salts.
Controlled impurity limits (C ≤ 0.15%, Fe ≤ 0.40%) ensure outstanding stability and electrical reliability. UNS N02200 nickel wire is widely utilized for aerospace electronic parts, battery leads, sensor cables and precision electrical assemblies.
UNS N02200 High-Purity Nickel Wire — Refined Purity. Steady Conductivity. Built for Critical Electronic Systems.
Technical Specifications
1. Diameter ranges for aerospace
- Common sizes: 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 mm.
- Ultra-fine sizes for precision electronics: 0.1, 0.15, 0.2 mm.
2. Supply Forms
- Straight wire (cut to length), coil wire (continuous length), spooled wire (for automated winding).
- Pickled, bright, as-drawn and degressed surface.
3. Production Process & Equipment
- World-class line: imported Danieli continuous rolling line for Ti/Ni/Zr alloy wires.
- Ultra-high straightness: φ5mm wire straightness deviation ≤ 2/1000.
- Mass production ready: stable supply with full-scale production capability.
4. Basic Product Information
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Item |
Details |
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Product name |
UNS N02200 High Purity Nickel Wire |
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Equivalent |
Ni 200, N6 (Chinese), Nickel 200 |
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Execution standards |
AMS 5550, ASTM B160, GB/T 21653 |
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Supply form |
Straight wire, coil wire |
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Surface condition |
Pickled, bright, polished |
5. Chemical Composition (Aerospace Grade)
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Element |
Ni |
Fe |
C |
Si |
Cu |
Mn |
S |
Others |
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Content % |
≥ 99.7 |
≤ 0.20 |
≤ 0.08 |
≤ 0.10 |
≤ 0.10 |
≤ 0.20 |
≤ 0.01 |
≤ 0.20 |
6. Mechanical Properties (Annealed Condition)
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Condition |
Tensile strength (MPa) |
Yield strength (MPa) |
Elongation (%) |
Hardness (HV) |
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Annealed (M) |
400–550 |
150–220 |
≥ 30 |
78–109.2 |
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Cold drawn (Y) |
550–700 |
≥ 220 |
≥ 15 |
140–180 |
7. Physical Properties for Aerospace
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Item |
Value |
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Density |
8.90 g/cm³ |
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Elastic modulus |
204 GPa |
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Melting point |
1455 ℃ |
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Thermal conductivity |
90 W/(m·K) (excellent) |
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Electrical resistivity |
0.07μΩ·m (low) |
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Magnetic property |
Magnetic (ferromagnetic below 355 ℃) |
8. Aerospace Environmental Performance
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Item |
Performance |
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Service temperature |
From -253 ℃ to 315 ℃ |
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Corrosion resistance |
Excellent in caustic alkalis and neutral salts |
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Oxidation resistance |
Good, up to 315 ℃ |
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Conductivity |
Outstanding electrical and thermal |
Aerospace Product Features
- High purity: nickel content ≥99.7% for consistent electrical performance.
- Excellent conductivity: outstanding electrical and thermal conductivity for aerospace electronics.
- Good corrosion resistance: resists caustic alkalis and neutral salt environments.
- High ductility: excellent formability for fine wire drawing.
- Good weldability: suitable for electrical resistance welding.
- Stable quality: full-process inspection for consistent aerospace-grade quality.
Aerospace Applications
Applications | Specific Use | Characters |
Aerospace Electronics | Battery leads, connector pins, sensor wires | High conductivity, reliable |
Avionics | Shield wire, grounding wire, signal transmission | Low resistivity, stable |
Aircraft Electrical Systems | Power distribution wire, control cable | Good fatigue resistance |
Space Mechanisms | Deployable harness wire, antenna wire | Reliable in vacuum |
High-Temperature Sensors | Thermocouple wire (Type K compensation) | Stable thermal properties |
Battery Packs | Lithium battery tabs and leads | Low contact resistance |
Comparison: N02200 vs Other Nickel Alloys
Alloy | Nickel content | Conductivity | Corrosion resistance | Used for |
N02200 (Ni 200) | ≥99.7% | Excellent | Good (caustic) | Electrical, thermal |
N02201 (Ni 201) | ≥99.0% | Excellent | Better at high temp | High temperature |
Monel 400 | 65% | Fair | Excellent (seawater) | Marine applications |
Inconel 600 | 72% | Poor | Excellent (high temp) | High temperature oxidation |
Quality Commitment
- Manufactured in strict accordance with AMS 5550 and ASTM B160 industrial and aerospace specifications.
- Every production batch is supplied with an official Material Test Report (MTR) for full material traceability.
- Our multi-level quality inspection includes chemical analysis, mechanical testing, dimensional verification and surface condition inspection.
- Custom sizes, surface finishes and tempers (M, Y) are available upon inquiry.