Nickel Alloy Ni Briquette
also LME Nickel Grade
Ni Briquette is high-purity electrolytic nickel of LME-deliverable grade, supplied as briquettes and pellets for melt-shop alloy additions and for trading.
Reference datasheet — Ni Briquette is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
Values for the Ni9996-BRIQ condition
Ni Briquette tempers and conditions
Ni Briquette is supplied in 4 conditions, soft to hard. Ni9996-BRIQ is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
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| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ni9999 | Pick for superalloy master melts, sputtering-target stock, battery-grade sulphate feed and electronics where Cu/Fe/S must be minimal. | 120 | 400 | 50 | 80 HB | 25 % IACS |
Ni9996-BRIQDefault Ni9996 Briquette | Standard melt-shop and plating feedstock; the most widely stocked and LME/SHFE-traded form in China. | 150 | 420 | 45 | 90 HB | 24 % IACS |
Ni9990 Briquette | Economy melt addition for stainless and plating baths where slightly higher Cu/Fe/Co is acceptable. | 165 | 440 | 42 | 95 HB | 23 % IACS |
Ni9950 | Lowest-cost electrolytic grade for bulk stainless/alloy-steel charge where residuals are diluted away. | 180 | 460 | 38 | 100 HB | 22 % IACS |
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways Ni Briquette is supplied — form, process route, surface or paperwork — without a datasheet of their own. The property values above apply.
| Option | What it is | Type |
|---|---|---|
PELLET | Carbonyl/electrolytic nickel pellet | Supply form |
POWDER | Nickel powder | Printing process |
CATHODE-CUT | Cut cathode | Surface finish |
CATHODE-FULL | Full-plate cathode | Surface finish |
What is Ni Briquette?
Ni Briquette is high-purity electrolytic nickel of LME-deliverable grade, supplied as briquettes and pellets for melt-shop alloy additions and for trading. Purities on file run from Ni9950 to Ni9999, with full and cut cathode, pellet and powder as alternative forms. Reference values for the consolidated metal are 420 MPa tensile strength, 90 HB and 24 % IACS electrical conductivity. It costs considerably more per nickel unit than ferronickel, so it is specified when carbon, sulphur and iron pickup must stay minimal, such as superalloy and plating work. Ni Briquette has a density of 8.9 g/cm³ (0.322 lb/in³), heavier than 91% of nickel alloy grades. It melts at 1,455°C (2,651 °F). Ni Briquette has a yield strength of 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) — weaker than 97% of nickel alloy grades. Elongation at break is 45% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi).
What is Ni Briquette used for?
- steelmaking alloy addition
- superalloy melt charge
- electroplating anode feed
Advantages
- Conducts heat well — 90 W/m·K (52 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 100% of nickel alloy grades
- High electrical conductivity — 24 % IACS, better than 99% of nickel alloy grades
- Easy to machine — 42/100, better than 99% of nickel alloy grades
- Polishes to a fine finish — 80/100, better than 97% of nickel alloy grades
- Forms and bends easily — 85/100, better than 95% of nickel alloy grades
Limitations
- Limited service temperature — 315°C (599 °F), worse than 98% of nickel alloy grades
- Low strength — 150 MPa (21.8 ksi), worse than 97% of nickel alloy grades
Ni Briquette properties
Typical room-temperature values for Ni Briquette-Ni9996-BRIQ; bars are the position among nickel alloy grades.
Physical3
Ni Briquette has a density of 8.9 g/cm³ (0.322 lb/in³), heavier than 91% of nickel alloy grades. It melts at 1,455°C (2,651 °F).
Mechanical15
Ni Briquette has a yield strength of 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) — weaker than 97% of nickel alloy grades. Elongation at break is 45% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi).
Thermal6
Ni Briquette is rated for continuous service to 315°C (599 °F). It conducts heat at 90 W/m·K (52 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 100% of nickel alloy grades. Thermal expansion is 13.3 µm/m·K (7.39 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
Ni Briquette conducts electricity at 24 % IACS, better than 99% of nickel alloy grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (72/100), worse than 71% of nickel alloy grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of Ni Briquette takes about 180 MJ of energy and emits 14 kg of CO₂ — more than 69% of nickel alloy grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.
Manufacturability8
Ni Briquette's machinability is fair (42/100, better than 99% of nickel alloy grades); weldability very good (75/100); formability excellent (85/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the nickel alloy family
Yield strength against density for every nickel alloy grade FabDigit runs. Ni Briquette is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with Ni Briquette
Is Ni Briquette easy to machine?
Not machined as supplied; consolidated pure nickel is gummy and work-hardens — use sharp positive-rake tools, heavy feed, low speed and flood coolant.
Can Ni Briquette be welded?
Very low sulphur makes it weld-friendly; when melted into alloys keep it dry and oil-free to avoid porosity, and use Ni-filler (ERNi-1) for wrought nickel joints.
Can Ni Briquette be formed, bent or molded?
Feedstock form — charge into EAF/AOD/VIM or dissolve in plating/sulphate baths; briquette size gives fast, predictable dissolution and accurate weighing.
Ni Briquette chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Ni+CoGB/T 6516 Ni9996; LME spec requires ≥99.80 % Ni | ≥ 99.96 | 99.98 |
| Co | ≤ 0.02 | 0.01 |
| C | ≤ 0.01 | 0 |
| S | ≤ 0 | 4×10⁻⁴ |
| Cu | ≤ 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Si | ≤ 0 | 0 |
| P | ≤ 0 | 3×10⁻⁴ |
| Zn | ≤ 0 | 5×10⁻⁴ |
| Pb | ≤ 0 | 3×10⁻⁴ |
| Mn | ≤ 0 | 5×10⁻⁴ |
| Ni | balance |
What surface finishes work on Ni Briquette?
Not anodizable; nickel itself is the plating/electroforming anode metal. Store dry and sealed — briquettes oxidise/tarnish and pick up moisture in humid warehouses.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on nickel alloy parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Plating
Thermal Spray
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Nickel Alloy Ni Briquette in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- Trade names
- LME Nickel Grade
How much does Ni Briquette cost?
Ni Briquette is a high-cost nickel alloy ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Ni Briquette — frequently asked
What is Ni Briquette used for?
Ni Briquette is typically used for steelmaking alloy addition, superalloy melt charge and electroplating anode feed. In short: highest-purity nickel unit; LME-deliverable form; low carbon and sulphur.
What is the yield strength of Ni Briquette?
Ni Briquette has a typical yield strength of 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) — weaker than 97% of nickel alloy grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 4 listed tempers.
Is Ni Briquette easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (42/100, better than 99% of nickel alloy grades). Not machined as supplied; consolidated pure nickel is gummy and work-hardens — use sharp positive-rake tools, heavy feed, low speed and flood coolant.
Can Ni Briquette be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (75/100). Very low sulphur makes it weld-friendly; when melted into alloys keep it dry and oil-free to avoid porosity, and use Ni-filler (ERNi-1) for wrought nickel joints.
What surface finishes work on Ni Briquette?
Not anodizable; nickel itself is the plating/electroforming anode metal. Store dry and sealed — briquettes oxidise/tarnish and pick up moisture in humid warehouses.
Can Ni Briquette be formed, bent or molded?
Feedstock form — charge into EAF/AOD/VIM or dissolve in plating/sulphate baths; briquette size gives fast, predictable dissolution and accurate weighing.
What is the maximum service temperature of Ni Briquette?
Ni Briquette is rated for continuous use to about 315°C (599 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
How much does Ni Briquette cost?
Ni Briquette is a high-cost nickel alloy ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- GB/T 6516 (Electrolytic nickel) (2010)
- ASTM B39 — Standard Specification for Nickel — ASTM International (2018)
- LME Special Contract Rules for Nickel (Primary Nickel, min 99.80 %) — London Metal Exchange (2023)
- ASM Handbook Vol.2 — Properties of Nonferrous Alloys (Nickel) — ASM International (1990)
- Nickel 200/201 technical data and corrosion guides — Nickel Institute (2020)
- Life Cycle Data for Class 1 Nickel — Nickel Institute (2020)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.