Nickel 270
UNS N02270
Nickel 270 (UNS N02270) is an ultra-high-purity wrought nickel with tightly controlled trace elements, the cleanest grade in the commercially pure nickel family.
Reference datasheet — Nickel 270 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 Annealed condition
Nickel 270 tempers and conditions
Nickel 270 is supplied in 5 conditions, soft to hard. Annealed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AnnealedDefault fully softened (bright/hydrogen annealed sheet, strip, rod) | Default stocked condition: maximum ductility and lowest hardness for deep drawing, spinning and electronic-component fabrication. | 105 | 345 | 50 | 45 HB | 23 % IACS |
hot rolled / hot worked, as-fabricated | Heavier bar and plate as hot worked; slightly higher strength than annealed, used where a subsequent anneal or machining follows. | 150 | 400 | 45 | 75 HB | 22 % IACS |
cold worked then low-temperature stress relief | Use when cold-worked strength must be kept but residual stress and spring-back/distortion during machining or brazing must be reduced. | 380 | 470 | 20 | 120 HB | 22 % IACS |
cold drawn rod/wire/tube, as-drawn | Choose for straight, close-tolerance rod, wire and tube where moderate strength and better chip control than annealed are needed. | 420 | 500 | 15 | 130 HB | 22 % IACS |
heavily cold rolled strip/foil | Cold-rolled strip and foil for springs, contacts and stamped electronic parts where stiffness and edge quality matter more than ductility. | 530 | 590 | 4 | 175 HB | 22 % IACS |
What is Nickel 270?
Nickel 270 (UNS N02270) is an ultra-high-purity wrought nickel with tightly controlled trace elements, the cleanest grade in the commercially pure nickel family. Engineers specify it where impurity levels critically affect electrical, chemical or vacuum performance, in sheet, strip, rod and powder-metallurgy feedstock. Annealed properties are low (105 MPa yield, 345 MPa tensile, 50 % elongation, 45 HB) but formability is excellent (score 95), with 85 W/m·K thermal conductivity, 23 % IACS and service to 600 °C. Machinability is poor (score 20) and cost and lead time exceed Nickel 200, the default when purity is not critical. Nickel 270 has a density of 8.89 g/cm³ (0.321 lb/in³), heavier than 88% of nickel alloy grades. It melts at 1,454°C (2,649 °F). Nickel 270 has a yield strength of 105 MPa (15.2 ksi) and a tensile strength of 345 MPa (50 ksi) — weaker than 100% of nickel alloy grades. Elongation at break is 50% and the elastic modulus is 207 GPa (30 Msi).
What is Nickel 270 used for?
- battery electrode plates
- electroforming
- specialty chemical process equipment
- PM feedstock
Advantages
- Forms and bends easily — 95/100, better than 100% of nickel alloy grades
- Conducts heat well — 85 W/m·K (49.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 99% of nickel alloy grades
- High electrical conductivity — 23 % IACS, better than 99% of nickel alloy grades
- Polishes to a fine finish — 82/100, better than 99% of nickel alloy grades
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 50%, better than 88% of nickel alloy grades
Limitations
- Low strength — 105 MPa (15.2 ksi), worse than 100% of nickel alloy grades
Nickel 270 properties
Typical room-temperature values for Nickel 270-Annealed; bars are the position among nickel alloy grades.
Physical3
Nickel 270 has a density of 8.89 g/cm³ (0.321 lb/in³), heavier than 88% of nickel alloy grades. It melts at 1,454°C (2,649 °F).
Mechanical13
Nickel 270 has a yield strength of 105 MPa (15.2 ksi) and a tensile strength of 345 MPa (50 ksi) — weaker than 100% of nickel alloy grades. Elongation at break is 50% and the elastic modulus is 207 GPa (30 Msi).
Thermal6
Nickel 270 is rated for continuous service to 600°C (1,112 °F). It conducts heat at 85 W/m·K (49.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 99% of nickel alloy grades. Thermal expansion is 13.3 µm/m·K (7.39 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
Nickel 270 conducts electricity at 23 % IACS, better than 99% of nickel alloy grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (70/100), worse than 77% of nickel alloy grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of Nickel 270 takes about 220 MJ of energy and emits 14 kg of CO₂ — more than 86% of nickel alloy grades. Typical recycled content is 2%.
Manufacturability7
Nickel 270's machinability is poor (20/100, better than 53% of nickel alloy grades); weldability excellent (85/100); formability excellent (95/100).
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. Nickel 270 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with Nickel 270
Is Nickel 270 easy to machine?
Very gummy and work-hardening — use sharp positive-rake carbide, heavy positive feed, low-to-moderate speed and copious sulphur-free (chlorinated or synthetic) coolant to avoid built-up edge and smearing.
Can Nickel 270 be welded?
Readily GTAW/EBW/laser welded, usually autogenously or with Ni-filler ERNi-1; keep joints free of sulphur, lead and grease to avoid hot cracking, and avoid heavy oxide pickup that would compromise purity.
Can Nickel 270 be formed, bent or molded?
Excellent cold formability in the annealed condition — deep drawing, spinning, stamping and fine-blanking; interstage anneal at 700–870 °C in dry hydrogen or vacuum after ~60% reduction.
Nickel 270 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C | ≤ 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.01 | 0 |
| Mn | ≤ 0 | 5×10⁻⁴ |
| S | ≤ 0 | 5×10⁻⁴ |
| Si | ≤ 0 | 5×10⁻⁴ |
| Cu | ≤ 0 | 5×10⁻⁴ |
| Ti | ≤ 0 | 5×10⁻⁴ |
| Mg | ≤ 0 | 5×10⁻⁴ |
| Co | ≤ 0 | 5×10⁻⁴ |
| Cr | ≤ 0 | 5×10⁻⁴ |
| Niincluding incidental cobalt | ≥ 99.97 (balance) |
What surface finishes work on Nickel 270?
Electropolishing or bright hydrogen annealing gives the clean, low-outgassing surface required for vacuum/electronic use; nickel is not anodized and generally needs no coating, but sulphur-bearing pickling and marking inks must be avoided.
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 270 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- UNS
- N02270
How much does Nickel 270 cost?
Nickel 270 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.
Nickel 270 — frequently asked
What is Nickel 270 used for?
Nickel 270 is typically used for battery electrode plates, electroforming, specialty chemical process equipment and PM feedstock. In short: highest-purity wrought nickel; best formability in family; low-outgassing vacuum surfaces.
What is the yield strength of Nickel 270?
Nickel 270 has a typical yield strength of 105 MPa (15.2 ksi) and a tensile strength of 345 MPa (50 ksi) — weaker than 100% of nickel alloy grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 5 listed tempers.
Is Nickel 270 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (20/100, better than 53% of nickel alloy grades). Very gummy and work-hardening — use sharp positive-rake carbide, heavy positive feed, low-to-moderate speed and copious sulphur-free (chlorinated or synthetic) coolant to avoid built-up edge and smearing.
Can Nickel 270 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated excellent (85/100). Readily GTAW/EBW/laser welded, usually autogenously or with Ni-filler ERNi-1; keep joints free of sulphur, lead and grease to avoid hot cracking, and avoid heavy oxide pickup that would compromise purity.
What surface finishes work on Nickel 270?
Electropolishing or bright hydrogen annealing gives the clean, low-outgassing surface required for vacuum/electronic use; nickel is not anodized and generally needs no coating, but sulphur-bearing pickling and marking inks must be avoided.
Can Nickel 270 be formed, bent or molded?
Excellent cold formability in the annealed condition — deep drawing, spinning, stamping and fine-blanking; interstage anneal at 700–870 °C in dry hydrogen or vacuum after ~60% reduction.
What is the maximum service temperature of Nickel 270?
Nickel 270 is rated for continuous use to about 600°C (1,112 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
How much does Nickel 270 cost?
Nickel 270 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
- Nickel 270 alloy datasheet — Special Metals Corporation (2020)
- ASTM B160 / B161 / B162 — Nickel rod, bar, pipe, tube, plate, sheet and strip (UNS N02270) — ASTM International (2021)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys and Special-Purpose Materials — ASM International (1990)
- UNS N02270 alloy record — SAE/ASTM Unified Numbering System (2019)
- Nickel Institute corrosion and LCA reference data — 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.