The Nickel powder from NMD Metalpowders is a high-quality metal powder for use in electronics, energy storage and industrial manufacturing. Its high purity and spherical particle structure provide a basis for a variety of processing methods.
Nickel combines electrical and thermal conductivity with good corrosion resistance in a wide range of operating environments. These properties make it a promising material for conductive materials, electrode structures and functional coatings.
Technical properties
- Particle structure: Spherical particles ensure good flowability and consistent dosing.
- Purity: High purity for demanding technical applications; specific analytical values as per the product specification.
- Corrosion resistance: Good resistance in suitable chemical environments, particularly against many alkaline media. Concentration, temperature and operating conditions are key factors.
The particle size distribution, surface condition and the intended processing method are also crucial when selecting the appropriate powder grade.
Applications
Energy storage and battery technologies
Metallic nickel powder can be used in batteries as a conductive additive or as a raw material for porous electrode structures. Another application is in positive electrodes in sodium-nickel-chloride batteries, which are used, amongst other things, for stationary energy storage systems.
In lithium-ion batteries containing nickel, however, nickel is predominantly present as a component of complex cathode materials, for example as nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide. These materials have different properties to metallic nickel powder. The suitability of a particular powder grade for an energy storage project therefore depends on the battery chemistry and the intended function of the material.
For further information, please see our guide to Metal powders for stationary energy storage systems.
Electronics
In the Semiconductors and electronics Suitable nickel powders are used in conductive pastes, coatings and composites. These also include materials for electromagnetic shielding. Particle size, particle shape and formulation all influence electrical conductivity and processing behaviour.
Additive manufacturing
For the additive manufacturing using metal powder Appropriately qualified nickel and nickel alloy powders are suitable for this purpose. They enable the production of complex geometries, provided that the powder quality, equipment and process parameters are properly coordinated.
Special nickel-based alloys are frequently used for components subjected to high thermal and mechanical stresses, such as those in the aerospace industry. The required material composition depends on the properties required of the component.
Catalysts and chemical processes
Nickel is used in the chemical industry as a catalytically active metal, for example in hydrogenation reactions. Depending on its form, nickel powder can serve as a starting material for the relevant catalyst systems. The available surface area, the activation and the purity of the material are particularly crucial for the catalytic effect.
Surface finishing
Suitable nickel powders are used for the Surface coating used, for example, in thermal spraying or cold gas spraying. This enables the production of metallic functional coatings that help to protect against corrosion. The level of wear resistance that can be achieved depends in particular on the material composition and the coating structure.
Advantages of the product
- Electrical conductivity: For conductive structures, coatings and selected electrode applications.
- Good corrosion resistance: Of interest for components and functional coatings subject to chemical stress, provided the operating conditions are suitable.
- Spherical particles: They ensure a consistent supply of powder with an appropriate particle size distribution.
- Versatile application possibilities: For energy storage, electronics, coatings and selected additive manufacturing processes.
Sustainability and efficiency
A powder quality tailored to the process facilitates precise material processing and can reduce scrap and rework. Powder-based processes also enable good material utilisation. Nickel can be recovered using suitable recycling processes; the options available depend on the composition and condition of the materials produced.
Nickel powder for your application
The Nickel powder from NMD Metalpowders offers a wide range of applications for industrial manufacturing and development. Whether for electrodes, electronics, coatings or chemical processes: it is essential to have a powder specification that suits your application.
NMD Metalpowders supports you with tailor-made powder solutions when selecting materials.
Enquire about nickel powder now and please let us know your required purity, particle size, quantity and intended use.
