Nickel wire selection details: Φ0.1-6mm×5 large nickel grade + battery tab/plating/electronic 4 major applications

Published by Engineering Team, Shaanxi Qianyi Tuoda Technology Co., Ltd on 2026-09-03

Read nickel wire and nickel alloy wire: diameter classification + common grades, unlock material selection core password

Subtitle: Φ0.05-6mm specification range +N4/N6/Ni200/Ni201/Monel400 brand characteristics + battery tab/plating/electronics/fasteners 4 categories of application scenarios--Baoji nickel-based alloy source manufacturer selection guide

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The diameter and brand selection of nickel wire and nickel alloy wire determine its application adaptability in different precision scenarios.From Φ 0.1mm ultra-fine wire battery tab to Φ 6mm thick wire electrolytic defogging, accurate matching diameter and grade (such as N4, N6, Ni 200, Monel 400) is the key.Grasp these key points, Help scientific selection, alkali resistance of nickel material, hydrofluoric acid-resistant, The advantages of electrical and thermal conductivity play their due value.Among them, the use of battery ears accounts for about 80%, which is the main application field of nickel wire.

First, why nickel wire selection determines product success or failure

inBattery tab (80%), electroplate anode wire, electronic screening, Chemical spring, fastener manufacturing, 3D printing raw materialsSuch fields, nickel wire and nickel alloy wire by virtue ofHigher density (8.89g/cm3), Good conductivity (resistivity about 6.84μΩ·cm), Excellent alkali resistance and corrosion resistance, Hydrochloric acid resistance (HF dilute acid), Resistance to seawater and high concentrations of chloride ionsThe unique advantages have become one of the core precision materials used more.

Many people are often selected.Different diameters, various brands, confusion between national standards and American standards, scene differences between nickel wire and titanium wireIt's hard to make a choice--in fact, as long as you master the rules of diameter classification,, Understand the characteristics of common brands, Understand the complementary relationship between nickel wire and titanium wire, Nickel wire and nickel alloy wire can be scientifically selected to meet their own needs.

Three elements of selectionApplication scenarios (battery/plating/electronics/fasteners)+ diameter accuracy requirements + standard system (GB/T 5235 vs ASTM B160).Diameter determines use scenario, Grade determines electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance, Standard system determines purchase specifications, The three cross to lock the better plan.

II. Classification by diameter: 4 categories adapt to different scene requirements

Combination of industry standards (ASTM B160 / GB/T 5235) and practical application scenarios, Nickel wire and nickel alloy wire is usually divided into by diameterSuperfilament, filament, medium filament, coarse filamentEach of the four categories has its own production process and application field, taking into account practicality and economy.

2.1 Ultrafine wire (Φ0.1-0.5mm)

diameter interval: Φ0.1-0.5mm, the finest can be Φ0.05mm (customized on demand)

manufacturing techniqueMulti-pass precision drawing + multiple intermediate annealing (vacuum or argon protection), High requirements for mold accuracy and surface quality

core advantages: High size accuracy (tolerance ±0.005mm), smooth surface (Ra≤0.4μm), good flexibility

typical scenario：battery tab(lithium battery/sodium battery/solid-state battery mainstream specification Φ0.1-0.3mm), precision electronic components, electron shielding wire, 3D printing raw materials (electron beam melting)

2.2 Filament (Φ0.5-1mm)

diameter interval：Φ0.5-1mm

manufacturing technique: Precision drawing + intermediate annealing, surface cleaning treatment can be carried out as required

core advantages: High precision, cutting, weaving, winding processing according to demand

typical scenario：battery tab(High Capacity Battery), Chemical spring, Electronic shielding braided wire, electroplate anode wire, jewelry processing, 3D Printing Filament (FDM)

2.3 Medium filament (Φ1-3mm)

diameter interval：Φ1-3mm

manufacturing technique: Drawing process + vacuum annealing, with surface pickling passivation for some requirements

core advantages: Strength and precision are balanced, coil supply is available, and application scenarios are relatively wide.

typical scenario：Electroplating nickel anode wire(Φ1.0/1.2/1.6/2.0/2.4/3.0mm mainstream specifications), electroflocculation electrode, chemical spring, fastener blank, aviation standard parts

2.4 Thick filament (Φ3-6mm)

diameter interval：Φ3-6mm

manufacturing techniqueHot rolling + drawing or direct hot rolling, higher requirements for surface oxide layer control

core advantages: high strength, good load bearing capacity, can be used as structural parts or large size electrodes

typical scenarioElectrocoagulation electrode, electrolytic defog filament, Chemical equipment support wire, hydrometallurgical electrode, ship lashing wire, Large size wire (ERNi-1 wire specification Φ3.0/4.0/5.0/6.0mm)

Tips for process differences: Ultra-fine wire adopts multi-pass precision drawing process, die loss is high, single batch yield is low;Medium wire and thick wire adopt drawing + hot rolling combination process, and the production capacity is relatively large.When selecting models, it is necessary to comprehensively judge the accuracy requirements and output requirements.

Three, commonly used material grades: 5 major mainstream brand characteristics analysis

The brand of nickel wire and nickel alloy wire directly determines the materialChemical composition, mechanical properties and applicable scenarios。Shaanxi Qianyi Tuoda Key ProductionN4、N6、Ni200、Ni201、Monel 400Five commonly used brands, covering the vast majority of precision industry needs.

3.1 N4 nickel wire (industrial pure nickel·preferred battery)

immunohistochemical localization: Nickel content ≥99.9%, low impurity content (C≤0.02%, Fe≤0.04%, Cu≤0.04%)

mechanical property: tensile strength ≥345MPa, elongation ≥35%.

core advantages：high purity, Good plasticity, Good electrical and thermal conductivity, Strong alkali corrosion resistance, Preferred grade for battery tab/electronic components

typical scenario：battery tab(Lithium/Sodium/Solid State), electronic components, 3D printing raw materials (electron beam melting), Chemical precision spring

100 billion extension capacityΦ0.1-6mm full specification coverage, can be customized processing, perennial stock supply

3.2 N6 nickel wire (industrial pure nickel·national standard preferred)

immunohistochemical localizationNickel content ≥99.5%, impurity content slightly higher than N4 (C≤0.10%, Fe≤0.10%, Cu≤0.10%)

mechanical property: tensile strength ≥ 38 MPa, elongation ≥ 3.0%

core advantages：Comprehensive performance is more balanced, high purity, Good conductivity, Alkali/dilute acid/seawater resistance, The cost performance is relatively outstanding, It is the preferred choice brand for both performance and cost under the national standard system

typical scenario: Battery tab, nickel plating anode wire, chemical spring, hydrometallurgical electrode, electronic shielding wire

100 billion extension capacity: Core conventional products, perennial spot supply, large market circulation

3.3 Ni200 nickel wire (ASTM standard·American standard preferred)

immunohistochemical localizationNickel content ≥99.0%, conforming to ASTM B160 standard (C≤0.25%, Fe≤0.40%, Cu≤0.25%)

mechanical property: tensile strength ≥ 38 MPa, elongation ≥ 3.0%

core advantages：ASTM B160 American Standard System, Similar performance to N6, It is the standard brand of export equipment/foreign investment projects, Good conductivity, alkali and dilute acid resistance

typical scenario: Export battery tab, export electroplating anode wire, chemical corrosion resistant accessories, electronic shielding wire

100 billion extension capacity: Available from stock all year round, ASTM B160 certificate and third-party test report can be provided on demand

3.4 Ni201 Nickel wire (ASTM low carbon version·preferred for high temperature)

immunohistochemical localization: Nickel content ≥99.0%, carbon content ≤0.02%(low carbon version Ni200), in accordance with ASTM B160 standards

mechanical property: tensile strength ≥345MPa, elongation ≥30%

core advantages：Low carbon version, High Temperature (>, 315℃) better graphitization resistance, Suitable for high temperature caustic soda conditions, heating element, heat exchanger, Avoid embrittlement of Ni200 due to graphitization at high temperatures

typical scenario: High temperature caustic soda heating element, heat exchanger filament, high temperature plating anode

100 billion extension capacity: Special low-carbon grade, produced to order, delivery time 3-5 days longer than conventional grade

3.5 Monel 400 nickel copper alloy wire (HF resistant preferred)

immunohistochemical localization: Ni≈67%, Cu≈31%, Fe≤2.5%, Mn≤2.0%(corresponding to domestic NS111 brand)

mechanical property: Tensile strength ≥ 48 MPa, elongation ≥35%.

core advantages：nickel-copper, Outstanding resistance to hydrofluoric acid (HF) corrosion, resistant to seawater, Medium alkali resistance (NaOH), High chloride ion tolerance, Strength higher than pure nickel (N6/Ni200), It is the preferred alloy for hydrofluoric acid service

typical scenarioHF acid environment electrode wire, marine engineering wire, hydrometallurgical wire, chemical spring (HF resistant)

100 billion extension capacity: Φ0.5-3mm specification coverage, ASTM B164 certificate available on request

IV. Selection core: diameter × grade decision matrix

In fact, the selection of nickel wire and nickel alloy wire is not complicated, the core is"Apply fixed diameter, medium fixed brand"：

Nickel wire diameter × grade selection decision table

application scenarios	diameter interval	priority designation	Alternative designation	Core considerations
Lithium battery tab	Φ0.1-0.3mm	N4	N6	High purity + conductivity
Sodium Battery/Solid State Battery Tab	Φ0.1-0.3mm	N4	N6	High purity + conductivity
high capacity battery tab	Φ0.3-1mm	N4	Ni200	Conductivity + Strength
Precision electronic shielding braided wire	Φ0.1-0.5mm	N6	Ni200	Shielding + flexibility
3D printing raw materials	Φ0.1-1mm	N4	N6	Purity + molding
Electroplating nickel anode wire	Φ1.0/1.2/1.6/2.0/2.4/3.0mm	N6	Ni200	Conductivity + Electrolytic Resistance
Electrocoagulation electrode	Φ2-6mm	N6	Ni200	Conductivity + electrolyte resistance
Chemical spring (alkali resistant)	Φ0.5-3mm	N6	Ni201 (high temperature)	Elasticity + alkali resistance
fastener blank	Φ1-6mm	N6	Monel 400	Strength + processing
in formato	Φ0.1-1mm	N4	N6	Conductivity + Purity
High temperature caustic soda heating element	Φ0.5-3mm	Ni201	N6	graphitization resistance
HF acid environment electrode wire	Φ0.5-3mm	Monel 400	—	HF acid resistant
ocean engineering filament	Φ0.5-3mm	Monel 400	N6	Seawater resistance + strength
Export plating anode wire	Φ1.0-3.0mm	Ni200	N6	ASTM standard

Scene Decision Quick Check：

• Battery tab (lithium/sodium/solid)Φ0.1-1mm Ultrafine/fine + N4 (80% use)
• electroplate anode wireΦ1.0-3.0mm medium filament + N6/Ni200
• Electronic shielding/3D printingΦ0.1-1mm Ultrafine/fine + N4/N6
• Electroflocculation/chemical springΦ0.5-6mm fine/medium/thick + N6/Ni201
• HF acid/marine filamentΦ0.5-3mm fine/medium wire + Monel 400

V. About Shaanxi Qianyi Tuoda Technology Co., Ltd.

Shaanxi Qianyi Tuoda Technology Co., Ltd."Titanium Valley of China"_Baoji, Shaanxi Province, Focus on titanium and nickel-based alloy material supply and deep processing, product coverageNickel wire, nickel plate, nickel rod, nickel tube, nickel steel clad platenickel-base alloy materials, andTitanium Plate、titanium pipe、titanium bar、Titanium flange、titanium pipeParts, titanium welding wire,titanium stirrerAll kinds of titanium materials.

The company relies on Baoji titanium valley industry advantages, standing Φ0.1-6mm various specifications of nickel wire spot (including N4/N6/Ni200/Ni201/Monel400 brand), according to customers to provide material certificates, third-party testing reports (SGS/CTI/Puni), ASTM B160/B164 certificate, mechanical properties test report.

Support small batch (minimum 1kg), non-standard custom processing (special diameter/special grade/special packaging), short delivery timeSpot specifications about 7 days delivery, customized specifications about 15-25 days deliveryIt can be distributed nationally.

VI. Future prospects and manufacturer commitments

In the second half of 2026, withLithium battery/sodium battery/solid-state battery industry expansion, electroplating industry upgrade, localization of electronic shielding, hydrometallurgy volume increasesustained release, N4 high purity nickel wire (battery tab mainstream), N6 pure nickel wire (plating mainstream), Monel400 nickel copper alloy wire demand growth is more obvious, Ultrafine specification (Φ<, 0.1mm) The production cycle is relatively prolonged.

Shaanxi billion Tuoda will continueDeepen the nickel wire processing field, optimize the drawing process, enrich the product specifications and gradesAvailable in more stable nickel wire and nickel alloy wire, Assist high-quality development of various industries, alkali resistance of nickel material, hydrofluoric acid-resistant, Electrical and Thermal Conductivity, Enable more sophisticated application scenarios.

Selection suggestionsPlease provide application scenarios, diameter accuracy, Standard system (GB/American Standard), Special requirements (e.g. battery grade), plating grade), We will match you with better grades + specifications, And provide complete material testing information and American standard/national standard certificate.

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