George Metals, a leading manufacturer and supplier located in Houston, USA, specializes in high-performance Nickel Alloy 201 Forgings that are designed to excel in resisting corrosion, thermal stress, and mechanical fatigue. These forgings are celebrated for their purity, exceptional formability, and remarkable durability in harsh environments, making them perfect for critical chemical and high-temperature applications. With a commitment to precision and stringent quality standards, George Metals guarantees optimal grain structure, dimensional accuracy, and mechanical integrity. These forgings find extensive use in industries like chemical processing, electronics, marine, and aerospace, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability even in the most corrosive and extreme conditions.
Nickel Alloy 201 is a commercially pure wrought nickel, boasting a minimum nickel content of 99.6% and a low carbon limit (0.02% max) to enhance its resistance to graphitization at elevated temperatures. It performs exceptionally well in reducing and neutral media. The mechanical properties include a tensile strength ranging from 403 to 550 MPa, a yield strength of about 103 MPa, and impressive ductility and impact resistance, even in sub-zero temperatures. Nickel 201 is not only highly formable and weldable but also resistant to caustic alkalis, making it perfect for forging parts that endure harsh chemical and thermal conditions.
| Specifications | ASTM B564, ASME SB564 |
|---|---|
| Standard | BS 3072, BS 3073, BS 3074, BS 3075, BS 3076, NA11 DIN 17740, 17750, 17751, 17752, 17753, 17754, DIN, ASTM, BS and all International Standards |
| Flat bar blocks | up to 27″ width and 15,000 lbs |
| Cylinders and sleeves | up to 50″ maximum O.D. and 65″ maximum length |
| Discs and hubs | up to 50″ diameter and 20,000 lbs |
| Rolled, hand forged or mandrel forged rings | up to 84″ maximum O.D. and 40″ maximum length |
| Rounds, shafts and step shafts | up to 144″ maximum length and 20,000 lbs |
| Forging Types | Impression Die Forging, Open Die Forging, Seamless Rolled Forging, Hot Forging, Cold Forging, Open die hammer forging, Impression die drop forging, Closed Die Forging, Press Forging, Upset Forging, Compression Forging, Swaging, Rotary Forging, Roll forging. |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | S | Cu | Fe | Ni |
| Nickel 201 | 0.02 max | 0.35 max | 0.35 max | 0.01 max | 0.25 max | 0.40 max | 99.0 min |
| Element | Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| Nickel 201 | 8.9 g/cm3 | 1446 °C (2635 °F) | Psi – 67000 , MPa – 462 | Psi – 21500 , MPa – 148 | 45 % |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS | BS | GOST | AFNOR | EN |
| Nickel 201 | 2.4068 | N02201 | NW 2201 | NA 12 | НП-2 | – | LC-Ni 99 |
Nickel Alloy 201 Forgings are extensively utilized in chemical processing equipment, caustic soda production, electronics, aerospace systems, and marine hardware, where high purity, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability are essential. These forgings are ideal for crafting pump parts, valve components, flanges, fittings, heat exchanger parts, and pressure vessels that operate in strong alkaline, acidic, or neutral environments. The low carbon content of Nickel 201 also makes it suitable for thermal processing applications, where resistance to graphitization is crucial.






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