ASTM B160 Nickel Rod and Bar

Grade: UNS N02200, UNS N02201, UNS N02211, W.Nr. 2.4060 & 2.4066
Round Bar Dia.: 5-300mm
Bar Size: Width≤254mm x Thickness≥3.2mm

Features

ASTM B160 Nickel Rod and Bar

Chemical Composition (wt.%) of ASTM B160 Nickel Rod and Bar

Element	Nickel (UNS N02200)	Low-Carbon Nickel (UNS N02201)	Solution Strengthened Nickel (UNS N02211)
Nickel, min	99.00%	99.00%	93.70%
Copper, max	0.25%	0.25%	0.25%
Iron, max	0.40%	0.40%	0.75%
Manganese, max	0.35%	0.35%	4.25 – 5.25%
Carbon, max	0.15%	0.02%	0.02%
Silicon, max	0.35%	0.35%	0.15%
Sulfur, max	0.01%	0.01%	0.02%

Mechanical Properties of ASTM B160 Nickel Rod and Bar

Condition and Size	Tensile Strength (psi)	Yield Strength (psi)	Elongation (%)
Nickel (UNS N02200)
Cold-worked: 1″ and under	80,000	60,000	10
Cold-worked: over 1″ to 4″ incl.	75,000	50,000	15
Squares, hexagons, and rectangles of all sizes	65,000	40,000	25
Hot-worked, all sizes	60,000	15,000	35
Annealed, all sizes	55,000	15,000	40
Low-Carbon Nickel (UNS N02201) and Solution Strengthened Nickel (UNS N02211)
Hot-worked, all sizes	50,000	10,000	40
Annealed, all products	50,000	10,000	40

Technical Specifications

Specification	Value
Standard	ASTM B160 Nickel Rod and Bar
Grade	Nickel (UNS N02200), Low Carbon Nickel (UNS N02201), and Solution Strengthened Nickel (UNS N02211)
Other Standards	ASTM B160/ ASME SB160, DIN 17752, ISO 9723
Type of Bars	Hot-worked, Cold-worked, or Annealed
Shape of Bars	Round, Square, Hexagonal, or Rectangular solid section
Density	8.89g/cm³
Rod Diameter	Round: 6 – 300mm
Bar Size	Width≤254mm x Thickness≥3.2mm
Inspection Certificate	EN 10204 Type 3.1 (Mill Test Certificate), EN 10204 Type 3.2 (Witness Testing or 3rd Party Inspection)
Tests	Chemical Analysis, Tensile Test, UT/ET

Packing

Small diameter packed in plywood box; large diameter packed on plywood pallets.

Application

Chemical Processing: Heat exchangers, piping systems, and reactor vessels handling corrosive chemicals. Pumps and valves for corrosive fluids.
Aerospace and Defense: Turbine blades and components for jet engines due to high-temperature strength and corrosion resistance. Structural components in aircraft and spacecraft.
Oil and Gas: Downhole tools and equipment for exploration and production, as well as piping systems and valves for corrosive environments.
Power Generation: Steam turbine blades and components in power plants. Heat exchangers and boiler tubes.
Medical: Surgical instruments and implants due to biocompatibility and corrosion resistance.
Electronics: Electrical contacts and connectors. Components in electronic devices require specific electrical or magnetic properties.
Food Processing: Equipment and components where hygiene and corrosion resistance are essential.
Marine: Shafts, propellers, and other components exposed to seawater.