Vale
Nickel Pellets have
the lowest metallic impurity level of any commercially available form
of nickel. This feature derives
from the
specificity of the carbonyl refining process by which pellets are produced
in Canada. This continuous process is unique in its ability to separate
nickel from other elements yielding pellets that are virtually devoid
of non-metallics and other subversive elements.
The consistent quality makes
Vale Nickel Pellets most suitable for the
production of nickel-containing alloys requiring a high-purity charge
material. This includes high-nickel alloys and iron-base alloys made
to exacting aerospace and electronic industry standards. The exceptionally
low cobalt content makes this form attractive for the production of alloys
meeting nuclear industry specifications.
The spherical shape and the compact size result in a product of high
packing density that reduces furnace backcharging. The flowability of
the spherical pellets permits semi- and fully-automated handling operations,
such as transfer from bulk storage to weighing and furnace charging stations.
Vale Nickel Pellets are available throughout the world in a variety
of convenient packages to satisfy large and small scale production needs.
Quality management systems for the production, packaging
and marketing of Vale Nickel Pellets have been registered and comply
with the requirements
of ISO Standard 9002-94.
Specifications
Forms |
Spherical,
6-20 mm (0.25-0.8 in.) diameter |
Bulk
Density |
Approximately
4.8-5.6 kg/dm3 (0.17-0.2
lbs./in.3) |
Typical
Chemical Analysis (percent) |
Nickel |
99.99 |
Sulfur |
0.0002 |
Cobalt |
<0.00002 |
Copper |
<0.00005 |
Iron |
0.002 |
Zinc |
<0.00005 |
Carbon |
<0.01 |
Lead |
<0.00002 |
Exceeds
the chemical requirements of ISO 6283, NR9995 and ASTM
B 39 Nickel by difference |
Packaging |
250
kg (551 lbs.) steel drums; 8 drums per pallet; strapped.
Net weight 2000 kg (4408 lbs.) |
10
kg (22 lbs.) plastic bags; 5 bags per box;
20 boxes per pallet; stretch-wrapped
Net weight 1000 kg (2204 lbs.) |
Available
in large bags, net weight 2000 kg
(4408 lbs.) |
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Effective
Date: 5/28/14 |
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Please Note: Product specifications are subject to change.
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