Nickel Square Single Crystal

Nickel Square Single Crystal is a highly ordered form of nickel where the atomic lattice is continuous and free of grain boundaries, offering exceptional structural stability and predictable mechanical performance. Its key properties include superior creep resistance at elevated temperatures and excellent resistance to oxidation and hot corrosion, making it ideal for demanding high-temperature applications. This material is central to industries such as aerospace, power generation, and advanced manufacturing, where reliability and performance are paramount. Specific uses include turbine blade research, high-temperature sensors, and precision experimental platforms for studying dislocation dynamics. Nickel single crystals are indispensable in innovation, enabling the development of next-generation superalloys and advanced materials with tailored microstructures. By providing a benchmark system for materials research and serving as a foundation for high-performance technologies, Nickel Square Single Crystal holds enduring value in both scientific exploration and industrial advancement.

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Single Crystal

Orientation		See Item
Thickness		+2% / -1%
Length		+2% / -1%

Square

Size		+2% / -1%

Material Properties for Metals

Atomic Properties

Element	Value
Atomic number	28
Crystal structure	Face centred cubic
Electronic structure	Ar 3d⁸ 4s²
Valences shown	0, 1, 2, 3
Atomic weight( amu )	58.69
Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns )	4.54
Photo-electric work function( eV )	4.9
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	60/ 26.10
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	62/ 3.59
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	61/ 1.13
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	58/ 68.27
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	64/ 0.91
Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm )	0.125
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	2/ 18.2
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	4/ 54.9
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	6/ 108
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	1/ 7.63
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	3/ 35.2
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	5/ 75.5

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Hardness - Brinell	190
Hardness - Brinell	100
Material condition	Hard
Material condition	Soft
Poisson's ratio	0.312
Poisson's ratio	0.312
Bulk modulus( GPa )	177.3
Bulk modulus( GPa )	177.3
Tensile modulus( GPa )	199.5
Tensile modulus( GPa )	199.5
Izod toughness( J m⁻¹ )	160
Izod toughness( J m⁻¹ )	160
Tensile strength( MPa )	400
Tensile strength( MPa )	660
Yield strength( MPa )	150
Yield strength( MPa )	480

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm )	6.9@20@20°C
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ )	0.0068@0-100°C
Thermal emf against Pt (cold 0C - hot 100C)( mV )	-1.48

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Boiling point( C )	2732
Density( gcm⁻³ )	8.9@20
Density( gcm⁻³ )	8.9@20C

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Melting point( C )	1453
Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ )	6378
Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ )	292
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	444@25°C
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	90.9@0-100°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	13.3@0-100°C