Nickel Alloy Ni Briquette Ni9996-BRIQ
Grade · default condition
also LME Nickel Grade
Ni9996-BRIQ = ni9996 Briquette
Standard melt-shop and plating feedstock; the most widely stocked and LME/SHFE-traded form in China.
Values for the Ni9996-BRIQ condition
Other Ni Briquette tempers and conditions
Ni Briquette is listed in 4 conditions; see the grade overview at Ni Briquette.
- Ni9999-BRIQ
- Ni9996-BRIQ
- Ni9990-BRIQ
- Ni9950-BRIQ
Compare all 4 conditionsHide
| 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-BRIQDefaultThis page 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 |
What is Ni Briquette Ni9996-BRIQ?
Ni Briquette Ni9996-BRIQ is Ni Briquette in the Ni9996-BRIQ grade — standard melt-shop and plating feedstock; the most widely stocked and LME/SHFE-traded form in China. Ni Briquette Ni9996-BRIQ 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). Ni Briquette Ni9996-BRIQ 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).
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 Ni9996-BRIQ properties
Typical room-temperature values for Ni Briquette Ni9996-BRIQ; 21 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are Ni Briquette reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among nickel alloy grades.
Physical3
Ni Briquette Ni9996-BRIQ 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 Ni9996-BRIQ 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 Ni9996-BRIQ 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 Ni9996-BRIQ 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 Ni9996-BRIQ 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 Ni9996-BRIQ'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. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with Ni Briquette Ni9996-BRIQ
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.
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.
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 | — |
Ni Briquette Ni9996-BRIQ — frequently asked
What is Ni Briquette Ni9996-BRIQ used for?
Ni Briquette Ni9996-BRIQ 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 Ni9996-BRIQ?
Ni Briquette Ni9996-BRIQ 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 Ni9996-BRIQ 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 Ni9996-BRIQ 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 Ni9996-BRIQ?
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 Ni9996-BRIQ 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 Ni9996-BRIQ?
Ni Briquette Ni9996-BRIQ 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.
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. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.