Nickel Metal
Nickel metal is an element that is malleable, somewhat ferromagnetic, hard, and ductile, and a conductor of electricity and heat. The metal is silvery white and can come in a polished or brushed nickel surface. Nickel metal can also be produced in various forms, such as flakes, sheet, spheres, rods, powder, foil, wire, or mesh. It is retrieved from its original ore form by using extractive metallurgy. Nickel metal is very strong and can handle incredibly high temperatures.
In addition to its many other applications, nickel metal is used most often in the stainless steel industry due to its inherent characteristics. Nickel metal is strong, can withstand breaking under high forces, can bend and yield before cracking or breaking, and increases the steel's strength, ductility, rust resistance, and value.
Nickel metal suppliers typically supply nickel metal to stainless steel and low alloy steel foundries and chemical companies. Most can supply nickel and nickel alloys in any required form, forging the materials into flat bars, rings, or disks for the aerospace, automotive, medical, foodservice, and many other industries.