Nickel 201
Nickel 201 is the low-carbon version of Nickel 200. Its restricted carbon content makes it preferred for elevated-temperature service where graphitization of Nickel 200 could be a concern.
Nickel 201 Grade Information
Nickel 201 is the low-carbon version of Nickel 200. Its restricted carbon content makes it preferred for elevated-temperature service where graphitization of Nickel 200 could be a concern.
Material specification for low-carbon commercially pure nickel sheet and strip, associated with Nickel 201.
| Material specification | AMS 5553 |
|---|---|
| Material identification | N02201 |
| Product / supply condition | Annealed; low carbon. |
Nickel 201 Chemical Composition
Manufacturer alloy composition limits, mass %; selected elements only. These are not the complete acceptance limits of the standard on this page.
| Element / description | Mass % / reference value |
|---|---|
| Ni | 99.0 min (including Co) |
| C | 0.02 max |
| Cu | 0.25 max |
| Fe | 0.40 max |
Nickel 201 Mechanical Properties
Published reference values for the stated form and condition. Typical values are not specification acceptance limits.
| Product form / condition | Tensile (MPa) | 0.2% proof / yield (MPa) | Elongation (%) | Data basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annealed; general alloy reference, not a form-specific guarantee | 403 | 103 | 50 | Manufacturer typical values from Nickel Alloy Handbook. |
Manufacturer reference data is shown for comparison. Use the selected AMS 5553 edition and certified material test results for acceptance. Confirm specimen direction, gauge length, thickness and heat treatment.
AMS 5553 Grade Reference
N02201
| Material specification | AMS 5553 |
|---|---|
| Source edition | AMS5553J (2022 publisher revision) |
| Product / supply condition | Annealed; low carbon. |
| Specification information | The reviewed SAE title identifies sheet and strip. Do not extend that scope to plate without checking the ordered revision. |
| Comparison tables | View the AMS 5553 comparison tables |
| Material overview | View Nickel 201 in Materials |
| Publisher reference | AMS 5553 publisher reference |
| Source reference | Special Metals — Nickel 200 and 201 technical bulletin |
| Source reference | Special Metals — Nickel Alloy Handbook (legacy British designations) |
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