2.4061 is the low-carbon version of commercially pure (99.0% minimum) wrought nickel, developed specifically for service at elevated temperatures where the standard grade would embrittle. This datasheet presents the material within the European (DIN / EN / Werkstoff-Nummer / VdTÜV) standard system.
It is essentially identical to Nickel 200 but with the maximum carbon content reduced to 0.02% (versus 0.15%). This low carbon level gives virtual immunity to intergranular embrittlement from grain-boundary graphite precipitation above about 315 °C (600 °F), so the grade is preferred over Nickel 200 for all sustained service above this temperature. The reduced carbon also lowers the base hardness and work-hardening rate and raises ductility, making the material particularly well suited to spinning and severe cold forming.
It retains the outstanding resistance of pure nickel to caustic alkalies (up to and including the molten state), good resistance in acid, alkaline and neutral salt solutions, and excellent resistance to chloride-ion stress-corrosion cracking. It is ferromagnetic with high thermal and electrical conductivity. In dry chlorine and hydrogen chloride it may be used to about 550 °C. Typical applications include caustic evaporators, food-processing equipment, chemical shipping drums, electronic and electroplating components, combustion boats, rocket-motor cases and magnetostrictive devices. The presence of chlorates should be kept to a minimum, as they accelerate attack.
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) | 79.3 | W/m·K |
| Electrical resistivity (20 °C) | 0.085 | µΩ·m |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion (20–100 °C) | 13.3 | µm/m·°C |
| Curie temperature | ~360 | °C |
| Magnetic response | Ferromagnetic | — |
| Recommended service temperature | >315 (preferred over Nickel 200) | °C |
Composition per DIN 17740 (W.Nr. 2.4061 / 2.4068, LC-Ni99).
| Element | Symbol | Min % | Max % | Role in Alloy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel (+ Co) | Ni | 99.0 | — | Base; corrosion resistance |
| Carbon | C | — | 0.02 | Very low (avoids graphite embrittlement >315 °C) |
| 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: low-carbon (≤0.02%) commercially pure wrought nickel. The low carbon avoids grain-boundary graphite and embrittlement above 315 °C, suiting it to higher-temperature caustic service.
Annealed (+A) condition, per DIN 17740 for W.Nr. 2.4061/2.4068.
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength (Rm) | ≥345 | MPa |
| 0.2% proof strength (Rp0.2) | ≥60 | MPa |
| Elongation at fracture (A) | ≥40 | % |
| Brinell hardness | ~75–110 | HB |
Values per EN/DIN; confirm against the inspection certificate (EN 10204).
| Environment | Performance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Caustic soda (NaOH, incl. molten) | Outstanding | Resists up to and including the molten state |
| Alkaline solutions | Excellent | High nickel content |
| Neutral / reducing salt solutions | Very Good | Non-oxidising salts |
| Dry chlorine / hydrogen chloride | Very Good | Usable to ~550 °C |
| Intergranular attack (>315 °C) | Outstanding | Virtually immune (low carbon) — key advantage |
| Chloride stress-corrosion cracking | Outstanding | High nickel content |
| Mineral acids | Variable | Better de-aerated; depends on conc./temp. |
| Oxidising salts / oxidising acids | Poor | Severe attack — avoid; keep chlorates to a minimum |
Low-carbon 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 Purpose: softening and recrystallisation after cold work.
Key advantage: because of the low carbon content (0.02% max), Nickel 201 is virtually immune to grain-boundary graphitisation and intergranular embrittlement above ~315 °C, and is therefore the grade of choice for sustained elevated-temperature service where Nickel 200 would degrade.
Readily joined by welding, brazing and soldering — easily welded and processed. The low carbon content is beneficial for elevated-temperature welded service.
| Welding Process | Applicability | Filler / Consumable |
|---|---|---|
| GTAW / TIG · GMAW / MIG | Excellent | EN ISO 18274 matching Ni filler (LC-Ni 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, which embrittle nickel at temperature.
Machining Guidelines
| Parameter | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Condition | Lower base hardness than Nickel 200; machine cold-drawn or stress-relieved |
| Work hardening | Lower work-hardening rate than Nickel 200 |
| Coolant | Flood coolant recommended |
Forming Processes
| Process | Notes |
|---|---|
| Hot working | 649–1232 °C; heavy forming above 871 °C |
| Cold forming | Excellent — low hardness/work-hardening rate ideal for spinning and deep drawing |
| Annealing | 704–871 °C after heavy cold work |
| Industry | Typical Components | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical processing | Caustic evaporators (esp. >315 °C), reactors, piping, shipping drums | Caustic + elevated-temperature service |
| Food processing | Equipment for foods, fatty acids, fruit juices | Corrosion resistance + non-contamination |
| Electrical / electronics | Electronic components, electroplating hardware, magnetostrictive devices | High conductivity; ferromagnetic |
| Aerospace | Rocket-motor cases, missile components | Strength + corrosion resistance |
| Chlor-alkali | Combustion boats, plater bars, dry-halogen handling (to 550 °C) | Caustic + dry-halogen resistance |
| Hydrocarbon chlorination | HCl production, chlorination of benzene/methane/ethane | Reducing-environment resistance |
| Product Form | DIN Standard | VdTÜV | ISO / BS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rod and bar | DIN 17752 | VdTÜV 345 | ISO 345 · BS 3076 NA12 |
| Plate, sheet and strip | DIN 17740 / 17750 | VdTÜV 345 | ISO 6208 · BS 3072 / 3073 NA12 |
| Seamless tube | DIN 17751 | VdTÜV 345 | ISO 6207 · BS 3074 NA12 |
| Forgings | DIN 17754 | — | — |
| Composition / designation | W.Nr. 2.4061 / 2.4068 · LC-Ni 99 | — | — |
| Welding consumables | EN ISO 18274 matching Ni filler | — | — |
Low-carbon commercially pure wrought nickel. W.Nr. 2.4061 / 2.4068; VdTÜV-Werkstoffblatt 345; BS 3072–3076 NA12.
| W.Nr. | Ni % | Key Element | Type | Best Used For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4061 | ≥99.0 | C ≤0.02 | Low-carbon | Caustic/alkali ABOVE 315°C (no graphitisation) |
| 2.4066 | ≥99.0 | C ≤0.15 | Standard | Caustic/alkali to 315°C; conductivity |
| 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) |




