Nickel 270 Cold Drawn
Supply condition
UNS N02270
Choose for straight, close-tolerance rod, wire and tube where moderate strength and better chip control than annealed are needed.
Values for the Cold Drawn condition
Other Nickel 270 tempers and conditions
Nickel 270 is listed in 5 conditions; see the grade overview at Nickel 270.
Compare all 5 conditionsHide
| 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 DrawnThis page 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 Cold Drawn?
Nickel 270 Cold Drawn is Nickel 270 supplied in the Cold Drawn condition — choose for straight, close-tolerance rod, wire and tube where moderate strength and better chip control than annealed are needed. Nickel 270 Cold Drawn has a yield strength of 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) — stronger than 62% of nickel alloy grades. Elongation at break is 15% and the elastic modulus is 207 GPa (30 Msi). Nickel 270 Cold Drawn 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). Annealed is the default condition FabDigit quotes; Cold Drawn is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Conducts heat well — 85 W/m·K (49.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 99% of nickel alloy grades
- High electrical conductivity — 22 % IACS, better than 99% of nickel alloy grades
- Polishes to a fine finish — 82/100, better than 99% of nickel alloy grades
- Readily welded — 85/100, better than 83% of nickel alloy grades
Limitations
- Limited ductility — 15%, worse than 81% of nickel alloy grades
Nickel 270 Cold Drawn properties
Typical room-temperature values for Nickel 270 Cold Drawn; 10 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are Nickel 270 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among nickel alloy grades.
Physical3
Nickel 270 Cold Drawn 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 Cold Drawn has a yield strength of 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) — stronger than 62% of nickel alloy grades. Elongation at break is 15% and the elastic modulus is 207 GPa (30 Msi).
Thermal6
Nickel 270 Cold Drawn 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 Cold Drawn conducts electricity at 22 % 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 Cold Drawn 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 Cold Drawn's machinability is poor (28/100, better than 82% of nickel alloy grades); weldability excellent (85/100); formability good (55/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with Nickel 270 Cold Drawn
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.
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.
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) | — |
Nickel 270 Cold Drawn — frequently asked
What is Nickel 270 Cold Drawn used for?
Nickel 270 Cold Drawn 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 Cold Drawn?
Nickel 270 Cold Drawn has a typical yield strength of 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) — stronger than 62% of nickel alloy grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 5 listed tempers.
Is Nickel 270 Cold Drawn easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (28/100, better than 82% 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 Cold Drawn 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 Cold Drawn?
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 Cold Drawn 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 Cold Drawn?
Nickel 270 Cold Drawn 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.
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. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.