2.4060 is commercially pure (99.0% minimum) wrought nickel, valued for its excellent resistance to many corrosive media — especially caustic alkalies — together with high electrical and thermal conductivity, magnetostrictive properties and a low gas content and vapour pressure. This datasheet presents the material within the European (DIN / EN / Werkstoff-Nummer / VdTÜV) standard system.
It offers outstanding resistance to hot and cold caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) at all concentrations, and good resistance to neutral and reducing (non-oxidising) salt solutions, most organic acids, and dry halogens. The high nickel content gives excellent resistance to chloride-ion stress-corrosion cracking and to alkaline environments. Being commercially pure nickel, it is ferromagnetic and provides high thermal and electrical conductivity relative to nickel-base alloys and stainless steels.
It is readily fabricated by hot and cold working and joined by welding, brazing and soldering. A key limitation is temperature: above about 315 °C (600 °F) the carbon present can precipitate as graphite at grain boundaries and impair properties, so for service above 315 °C the low-carbon version Nickel 201 (W.Nr. 2.4061 / 2.4068) is preferred. Typical applications include caustic-soda handling and evaporation, food processing, synthetic-fibre production, electrical and electronic components, and chlorination equipment.
Values per official datasheet, annealed condition.
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 8.89 | g/cm³ |
| Melting range | 1435–1446 | °C |
| Young's modulus (20 °C) | 204 | GPa |
| Specific heat capacity (20 °C) | 456 | J/kg·K |
| Thermal conductivity (20 °C) | 70.2 | W/m·K |
| Electrical resistivity (20 °C) | 0.096 | µΩ·m |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion (20–100 °C) | 13.3 | µm/m·°C |
| Curie temperature | ~360 | °C |
| Magnetic response | Ferromagnetic | — |
| Maximum service temperature | ~315 | °C |
Composition per DIN 17740 (W.Nr. 2.4060 / 2.4066, Ni99.2 / Ni99.0).
| Element | Symbol | Min % | Max % | Role in Alloy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel (+ Co) | Ni | 99.0 | — | Base; corrosion resistance |
| Carbon | C | — | 0.10 | Controlled |
| Iron | Fe | — | 0.40 | Residual |
| Manganese | Mn | — | 0.35 | Deoxidiser |
| Copper | Cu | — | 0.25 | Residual |
| Silicon | Si | — | 0.35 | Deoxidiser |
| Sulphur | S | — | 0.01 | Residual impurity |
Nominal: commercially pure wrought nickel (≥99.0%). Excellent resistance to caustic alkalis and reducing environments; magnetic. (2.4066 = Ni99.0; 2.4060 = Ni99.2.)
Annealed (+A) condition, per DIN 17740 for W.Nr. 2.4060/2.4066.
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength (Rm) | ≥380 | MPa |
| 0.2% proof strength (Rp0.2) | ≥80 | MPa |
| Elongation at fracture (A) | ≥40 | % |
| Brinell hardness | ~90–120 | HB |
Values per EN/DIN; confirm against the inspection certificate (EN 10204).
| Environment | Performance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Caustic soda (NaOH, all conc.) | Outstanding | The benchmark material; hot and cold |
| Alkaline solutions | Excellent | High nickel content |
| Neutral / reducing salt solutions | Very Good | Non-oxidising salts |
| Most organic acids | Good | e.g. fatty acids |
| Dry halogens (Cl₂, F₂, etc.) | Very Good | Dry chlorine/fluorine |
| Distilled / natural waters | Excellent | Low corrosion |
| Chloride stress-corrosion cracking | Outstanding | High nickel content |
| Oxidising acids (e.g. nitric) | Poor | Not recommended |
| Oxidising salts (e.g. ferric/cupric) | Poor | Avoid |
Commercially pure nickel; strengthened only by cold work (not age-hardenable). Heat treatment is for annealing / stress relief.
Anneal Temperature: 704–871 °C (1300–1600 °F), time depending on section and prior cold work, followed by appropriate cooling Purpose: softening and recrystallisation after cold work.
Service caution: above ~315 °C (600 °F) the carbon can precipitate as graphite at grain boundaries, embrittling the metal; for sustained service above 315 °C use the low-carbon Nickel 201 (W.Nr. 2.4061 / 2.4068).
Readily joined by welding, brazing and soldering. Welding is straightforward; the metal must be clean and free of contaminants (sulphur, lead) that cause embrittlement at temperature.
| Welding Process | Applicability | Filler / Consumable |
|---|---|---|
| GTAW / TIG · GMAW / MIG | Excellent | EN ISO 18274 matching Ni filler (Ni 99 type) |
| SMAW / stick | Good | Matching Ni electrode |
| Brazing / soldering | Suitable | Appropriate brazing alloys |
Clean joints thoroughly before welding; avoid sulphur-bearing marking materials and lubricants.
Machining Guidelines
| Parameter | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Condition | Machines best cold-drawn or cold-drawn + stress-relieved |
| Work hardening | Work-hardens; rigid setup, sharp tooling, positive rake |
| Coolant | Flood coolant recommended |
Forming Processes
| Process | Notes |
|---|---|
| Hot working | 649–1232 °C; heavy forming above 871 °C |
| Cold forming | Excellent ductility; readily spun, drawn, deep-drawn; work-hardens |
| Annealing | 704–871 °C after heavy cold work |
| Industry | Typical Components | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical processing | Caustic-soda evaporators, reactors, piping, valves | Caustic + alkaline resistance |
| Food processing | Equipment for handling foods, synthetic fibres | Corrosion resistance + non-contamination |
| Electrical / electronics | Leads, lead-in wires, components, battery hardware | High conductivity; ferromagnetic |
| Chlor-alkali | Chlorination equipment, dry-halogen handling | Caustic + dry-halogen resistance |
| Aerospace / process | Combustion boats, plater bars, wire mesh, filters | Purity + corrosion resistance |
| Electronics | Magnetostrictive devices, transducers | Magnetic + conductivity properties |
| Product Form | DIN Standard | VdTÜV | ISO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rod and bar | DIN 17752 | VdTÜV 305 | ISO 345 |
| Plate, sheet and strip | DIN 17740 / 17750 | VdTÜV 305 | ISO 6208 |
| Seamless tube | DIN 17751 | VdTÜV 305 | ISO 6207 |
| Wire | DIN 17740 | — | — |
| Composition / designation | W.Nr. 2.4060 / 2.4066 · Ni 99.2 / LC-Ni 99 | — | — |
| Welding consumables | EN ISO 18274 matching Ni filler | — | — |
Commercially pure wrought nickel. W.Nr. 2.4060 / 2.4066; EN 10295 / DIN 17740. For service above 315 °C use the low-carbon grade (W.Nr. 2.4061 / 2.4068).
| W.Nr. | Ni % | Key Element | Type | Best Used For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4060 | ≥99.0 | C ≤0.15 | Ferromagnetic | Caustic/alkali to 315°C; conductivity |
| 2.4068 | ≥99.0 | C ≤0.02 | Low-carbon | Caustic above 315°C (no graphitisation) |
| 2.4360 | 63–70 | Cu 28–34 | Ni-Cu | Seawater, HF, reducing acids |
| 2.4816 | ≥72 | Cr 14–17 | Ni-Cr-Fe | High-temperature oxidation to 1095°C |
| 2.4061 | ≥99.0 | C ≤0.15, Mg/Ti | Electronic | Electronic/electrical (controlled Mg/Ti) |




