Nickel 200 Round Bar
➡️ Alloy 200 | UNS N02200 | EN 2.4066 | ASTM B160
➡️ ASTM, EN, JIS & International Standards
➡️ Supply Conditions
➡️ Multiple Diameters & Supply Lengths
➡️ Global Export & International Delivery
Country of Origin:
Europe, Japan, USA
Material Type:
Nickel Alloy
UNS Number:
N02200
Wr. No.:
2.4066
MTC Available:
EN 10204 3.1
Product Description for Nickel 200 Round Bar
Nickel 200 Round Bar is made from commercially pure wrought nickel with a minimum nickel content of 99.0%. It is designated UNS N02200 and is known in Germany as 2.4066 (Ni 99.2). In the USA, rod and bar are supplied to ASTM B160 and ASME SB160.
Pure nickel offers excellent resistance to caustic alkalis such as sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide, including hot and concentrated solutions. It also resists many neutral and slightly alkaline salt solutions, distilled and natural waters, dry gases and many organic compounds. It is widely used in food handling because it does not change the taste or colour of products.
The alloy has high thermal and electrical conductivity for a nickel material, a low gas content and good magnetic and magnetostrictive properties. It is ferromagnetic at room temperature, with a Curie point of about 360°C.
Nickel 200 has good ductility and is easy to hot and cold form, weld, braze and machine with correct tooling. Because its carbon limit is up to 0.15%, it should not be used above about 315°C for long periods. At higher temperatures carbon can precipitate as graphite at grain boundaries and cause embrittlement. For such service Nickel 201 is used instead.
Common applications include caustic soda production and handling, synthetic fibre plants, food processing equipment, chemical shipping drums, electrical and electronic parts, battery components and aerospace parts. Bars are supplied hot finished or cold drawn, in annealed or as-worked condition, with dimensions and tolerances set by ASTM B160. It also stays ductile at cryogenic temperatures.
Common Applications of Nickel 200 Round Bar
➡️ Machined shafts, spindles, valve stems, pump sleeves and pins for food, beverage, dairy and pharmaceutical equipment, where the passive chromium oxide film resists both product acids and caustic clean-in-place chemicals.
➡️ Fasteners, studs, bolts, threaded rod and anchor components produced from bar stock, chosen for corrosion resistance combined with the ductility needed for cold heading and thread rolling.
➡️ Chemical, water treatment and general process plant parts such as agitator shafts, flange blanks, nozzles and support components handling water, steam and mildly corrosive media free of significant chlorides.
➡️ Architectural and structural hardware including handrail stanchions, balustrade fittings, tension rods and bollards, where a bright ground or polished bar finish provides both appearance and low maintenance.
International Equivalent Grade for Alloy 200 Round Bar
Standard
Country / Region
Grade
UNS
USA
UNS N02200
ASTM / ASME
USA
ASTM B160 / ASME SB160
Werkstoff Nr. / DIN / EN
Europe
W.Nr. 2.4066 (DIN 17740, DIN 17752) / EN: Ni 99.2
BS 3076
United Kingdom
NA 11
JIS H4553
Japan
NW 2200
KS
South Korea
N600
GB
China
Ni99.6 (or N7)
ISO 9723
International
NW2200
Technical Specification for Nickel 200 Round Bar
Specification
Value
Unit
Material
Nickel alloy
-
Grade
Nickel 200 / UNS N02200 / 2.4066
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Standard
ASTM B160 / ASME SB160
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Product Form
Round bar / rod
-
Diameter (supply range)
6–250
mm
Length (random)
1–6
m
Manufacturing Process
Hot rolled, forged, extruded or cold drawn
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Surface Finish
Descaled, pickled, peeled, turned, ground or bright
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Heat Treatment / Delivery Condition
Hot finished, annealed or cold drawn and annealed
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Tolerance Standard
ASTM B160 tolerance tables
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Density
8.89
g/cm³
Melting Range
1435–1446
°C
Thermal Conductivity at 20°C
70
W/m·K
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 20–100°C
13.3
µm/m·K
Specific Heat at 20°C
456
J/kg·K
Electrical Resistivity at 20°C
0.096
µΩ·m
Modulus of Elasticity at 20°C
204
GPa
Magnetic Properties
Ferromagnetic (Curie point about 360°C)
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Testing / Inspection
Chemical analysis, tensile, hardness, dimensional, UT and PMI on request
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Certification
EN 10204 3.1 mill test certificate (3.2 on request)
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Technical Specifications
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Nickel 200 Round Bar is supplied to ASTM B160, which covers nickel rod and bar in the hot-worked and annealed conditions. ASME SB160 is the matching pressure-equipment version. In Europe, chemistry for 2.4066 is given in DIN 17740 and bar forms are covered by DIN 17752.
Bars can be hot rolled or forged and then annealed, or cold drawn and annealed for a bright finish and tighter tolerances. Annealing is usually carried out at about 700–900°C. Diameter, out-of-round, length and straightness tolerances follow the tables in ASTM B160.
The conductivity and thermal values for Nickel 200 are reference figures for heat-transfer and electrical design. The high conductivity makes the material useful in electrical and heat transfer parts. The alloy is ferromagnetic at room temperature.
Long service above about 315°C is not recommended because of graphite precipitation. Nickel 200 bar is tested for nickel content, tensile properties and size before shipment. UT, PMI and third-party inspection can be added.
Nickel 200 is ferromagnetic below its Curie point of about 360°C, which matters for parts used near sensors or in magnetic separators. Cold drawn bar is harder and stronger than hot-finished bar, so state the finish if the part will be formed or swaged. For food and caustic plants, ask for surfaces free of iron pick-up, because embedded iron can stain and rust.
Chemical Composition for Nickel 200 Round Bar
Element
Symbol
Min
Max
Unit
Nickel (incl. Cobalt)
Ni
99.0
-
%
Copper
Cu
-
0.25
%
Iron
Fe
-
0.40
%
Manganese
Mn
-
0.35
%
Carbon
C
-
0.15
%
Silicon
Si
-
0.35
%
Sulfur
S
-
0.010
%
Chemical Composition
View the chemical composition and applicable material limits for Alloy 200 Round Bar
The table shows the ASTM B160 limits for UNS N02200. Nickel, including cobalt, must be at least 99.0%. All other elements are residuals with maximum limits.
The very high nickel content gives the alloy its outstanding resistance to caustic alkalis, even in hot and concentrated solutions. Nickel also resists many neutral salts, waters and organic media, and it gives the metal its ferromagnetic and conductive behaviour.
Carbon is allowed up to 0.15%. This is the key difference from Nickel 201, which is limited to 0.02%. At temperatures above about 315°C, carbon in Nickel 200 can come out of solution as graphite, which makes the metal brittle. This sets the practical upper service limit.
In Nickel 200, iron, copper, manganese and silicon are only residuals held at low levels. Sulfur is kept very low because even small amounts can cause hot shortness and embrittlement in nickel. Clean melting practice is important for good welding and forming behaviour. The carbon limit of 0.15% is the key difference from Nickel 201. It does no harm at room temperature, but above about 315°C the extra carbon can come out as graphite at grain boundaries. Copper and iron are kept low so that the metal keeps its high conductivity and its resistance to caustic soda.
Mechanical Properties for Nickel 200 Round Bar
Mechanical Property
Value
Unit
Tensile Strength (ASTM B160, annealed)
≥ 380
MPa
Yield Strength 0.2% (ASTM B160, annealed)
≥ 105
MPa
Elongation in 50 mm or 4D (ASTM B160, annealed)
≥ 40
%
Hardness (annealed)
90–120
HB
Mechanical Properties
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The tensile, yield and elongation values are ASTM B160 minimum requirements for annealed rod and bar. Hot-worked bars have their own minimum values in the standard, which are slightly different, so the ordered condition should be stated. Hardness is a reference value for guidance only.
In the annealed condition Nickel 200 has low yield strength and very high ductility. It can be bent, headed, spun and deep drawn easily. Strength rises quickly with cold work, so cold-drawn bars can reach much higher strength if they are not annealed afterwards.
The alloy keeps good toughness at low temperatures and does not show a ductile-to-brittle transition. At high temperature, strength falls and graphite embrittlement limits long-term use above about 315°C. Use the minimum values of the ordered condition for design, and confirm results on the mill certificate. Nickel 200 work hardens quickly. A bar that is cold drawn or heavily machined can show much higher hardness at the surface than in the core, so parts that will be formed after machining may need an intermediate anneal. For electrical and magnetic uses, an annealed bar gives the most stable properties, and buyers should state this condition clearly.
Dimension / Sizes for Nickel 200 Round Bar
Dimension / Size
Value
Unit
Available Diameter Range (supply capability)
6–250
mm
Standard Length (random)
1–6
m
Custom / Cut-to-Length
Available on request
-
Diameter Tolerance
Per ASTM B160 tolerance tables (hot-finished or cold-drawn)
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Length Tolerance
Per ordered standard or as agreed (commonly +50 / -0 mm for cut lengths)
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Straightness Tolerance
Per ASTM B160 or as agreed
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End Condition
Saw cut square, chamfered or as ordered
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Surface Finish
Hot finished, descaled, pickled, peeled, turned, centreless ground or cold drawn bright
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Dimensions & Sizes
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Pricing for Nickel 200 Round Bar
Round Bar Prices are generally quoted per kilograms or meters tonnes and can fluctuate with the global raw material and market prices. The final price will depend on a variety of factors, including the grade size, diameter, length, surface finish, the quantity and whether the bars are cut to length or in standard lengths.
For smaller quantities, we can also quote per metre or per piece basis once the required dimensions have been confirmed. Container-loads or orders that are larger in size are typically priced per tonne, based upon the specifications required and the supply conditions.
Please provide your desired dimensions, grades, length number, and end for a current quote including the lead time applicable and details for certification.
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Euro Steel Bars is an international distributor, stockist and exporter of stainless round steel bars that cover carbon, stainless alloy, special grades. We stock a variety of sizes and grades. We guarantee every order with mill test certificates as well as full quality-assurance documentation. Our name speaks to our roots: European-sourced materials that is backed by the certificates and rigor that buyers from Asia as well as the Gulf and Africa are looking for.
Each bar we deliver is accompanied by EN 10204 3.1 mill test certificates as well as complete documentation of quality, so what you receive corresponds to what’s written in the documents. We carry a selection of sizes and grades ready for transport, and cut length upon the request of customers, which results in quicker lead times, whether you’re ordering just a one-off spec or a complete project tonnage.
We operate an actual wholesale business that is that is supported with an internationally-operated supply chain therefore we are able to serve fabricators sourcing one grade the same way in the same way as an EPC contractor who is placing a large order. Our clients include manufacturers, fabricators EPC construction companies, engineers oil and gas projects as well as construction companies. we design our inventory as well as documentation to show what buyers need to bring projects forward.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Nickel 200 and Nickel 201?
Why is Nickel 200 used for caustic soda equipment?
Is Nickel 200 magnetic?
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