Description
Nickel (Ni) Micron Powder – Spherical (99.5+%, 15–45 µm)
Nickel (Ni) Micron Powder is a spherical, high-purity metallic powder with a particle size of 15–45 µm and a purity of 99.5+%. Its uniform spherical morphology, high conductivity, corrosion resistance, and mechanical durability make it an excellent choice for applications across aerospace, automotive, electronics, additive manufacturing, energy storage, and advanced composites.
The spherical particle shape provides enhanced flowability, packing density, and sintering behavior, ensuring high-performance outcomes in powder metallurgy, conductive pastes, and 3D printing feedstocks.
Technical Properties
Chemical Symbol: Ni
Purity: 99.5+%
Particle Size: 15–45 µm
CAS Number: 7440-02-0
Density: 8.908 g/cm³
Melting Point: 1453 °C
Boiling Point: 2730 °C
Brinell Hardness: 75 (Annealed)
Coefficient of Expansion (20 °C): 13.3 × 10⁻⁶
Electrical Resistivity: 6.844 µΩ·cm
Color: Gray
Morphology: Spherical
Form: Metallic powder
Elemental Analysis (%): C ≤ 0.5, O ≤ 0.5
Applications
Alloys & Metal Matrix Composites
Strengthens aerospace, automotive, and structural alloys, improving mechanical stability and corrosion resistance.
Electronics & EMI Shielding
Used in conductive pastes and coatings for PCBs, EMC layers, and shielding applications.
Thermal Interface Materials
Improves thermal conductivity in greases, pads, and fillers for LEDs, CPUs, and power modules.
Energy Storage
Serves as an electrode additive in lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors, enabling faster charging and improved cycle life.
Additive Manufacturing
Suitable as a feedstock for SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) and binder jetting.
Ensures uniform sintering, high density, and stable microstructure.
Catalysis & Fuel Cells
Provides a high-surface-area support for catalysts and electrodes in hydrogen generation and fuel-cell technologies.
Advanced Composites
Incorporated into polymers and ceramics to enhance conductivity, toughness, and heat resistance.