Nickel and nickel alloys · Alloy 205 / Nickel 205 / N02205 / 2.4061

Nickel 205 Alloy (UNS N02205): Technical Specifications and Applications

Engineering Specifications and Product Range of Nickel 205 Alloy

Alloy 205, also known as VDM Nickel 205 and LC-Ni99,6, is a technically pure nickel (UNS N02205). Its composition is modified with magnesium (Mg) and titanium (Ti) to ensure stable mechanical and physical properties under high-temperature operating conditions. EV Group China manufactures this alloy in a wide range of forms, including sheet, plate, strip, bar, and wire, for use in critical components in the electronics and chemical industries.

Product FormAlloy MarkingInternational StandardsInternational Standards
Sheet, plate, strip, rod, ingot, wireAlloy 205, VDM Nickel 205, LC-Ni99,6, UNS N02205ASTMASMEDINW.Nr.
Sheet, plate, strip, rod, ingot, wireAlloy 205, VDM Nickel 205, LC-Ni99,6, UNS N02205B160, B162, B163, B725, B730SB160, SB16317740, 17750, 17751, 17752, 17753, 177542.4061
Sheet, plate, strip, rod, ingot, wireAlloy 205, VDM Nickel 205, LC-Ni99,6, UNS N02205B160, B162, B163, B725, B730SB160, SB16317740, 17750, 17751, 17752, 17753, 177542.4061

Elemental Composition of Alloy 205 (UNS N02205)

The precise control of the chemical composition of Nickel 205 alloy, carried out by EV Group China, guarantees the minimization of impurities. This directly impacts the achievement of high corrosion resistance, electrical conductivity, and thermionic emission, which is a key requirement for electronic components.

Ni> 99,0
Mg0,01-0,08
Ti0,01-0,05
Cu< 0,15
Fe< 0,20
C< 0,15
Si< 0,15
S< 0,008
Mn< 0,35

Mechanical Properties of Annealed Nickel 205

In the annealed state, the material possesses an optimal combination of moderate strength and high ductility, which ensures excellent formability. These characteristics are fundamental for designing components that operate without significant mechanical stress.

Tensile StrengthYield Strength (0.2%)Elongation
345 MPa (50000 ksi)90 MPa (13100 ksi)45%

Physical and Thermophysical Constants of LC-Ni99,6 Alloy

Key physical constants, such as a density of 8.89 g/cm³, determine the basic design parameters of products. Low electrical resistivity and high thermal conductivity make the alloy indispensable for the production of cathodes, anodes, and other elements of vacuum electronic devices.

Electrical Resistivity (Ω mm²/m)0,095
Melting Temperature (°C)1440
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (23-200°C)13,3 ppm/°C
Thermal Conductivity (W/m°C)75,0