Pure Chromium (Cr 99.9%+) vs Pure Nickel (Ni 99.6+ Nickel 200)
Property comparison of Pure Chromium (Cr 99.9%+) and Pure Nickel (Ni 99.6+ Nickel 200), both pure metal.
| Property | Pure Chromium (Cr 99.9%+) | Pure Nickel (Ni 99.6+ Nickel 200) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | 131 MPa | 148 MPa | +13% |
| Tensile strength | 550 MPa | 462 MPa | -16% |
| Elongation | 0 % | 47 % | n/a |
| Elastic modulus | 279,000 MPa | 204,000 MPa | -27% |
| Shear modulus | 115,000 MPa | 76,000 MPa | -34% |
| Poisson ratio | 0.21 | 0.31 | +48% |
| Density | 7,190 kg/m³ | 8,900 kg/m³ | +24% |
| Thermal conductivity | 67 W/m·K | 91 W/m·K | +36% |
| Specific heat | 460 J/kg·K | 456 J/kg·K | -1% |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 0.000006 1/K | 0.000013 1/K | +116% |
| Melting point | 1,875 °C | 1,455 °C | -22% |
Difference is Pure Nickel (Ni 99.6+ Nickel 200) relative to Pure Chromium (Cr 99.9%+). Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.
Identification
- grade
- electrolytic chromium
- standard
- ESPI Metals chromium technical data / AZoM ArticleID 594
- heat treatment
- —
- grade
- Nickel 200 / N02200
- standard
- Special Metals Nickel 200 technical bulletin / NIST elastic properties
- heat treatment
- annealed
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