- Nicor® Product Specifications
- Nicor® Product Advantages
- Comparison between Nicor® and Pure Nickel
- Description of the Nicor® Production Process
- Surface Comparison between Nicor® and General Pre-Plated Nickel Steel Strip
- Comparison of Microstructures between Nicor® and General Nickel-Plated Strip Steel
- Applications of Nicor® in Battery Manufacturing
- Application Cases of Nicor® in the 3C Industry
Nicor® Product Specifications
◆Substrate specification: conforms to EU low-carbon non-alloy steel strip standards EN10139 / DIN 1624
◆ Plating thickness: double-sided nickel layer 1.5-6.0 µm
◆ Material characteristics:
1. Special production process prevents peeling of the electroplated layer and improves the material’s corrosion resistance.
2. Possesses good weldability and deep-drawing performance.
3. Reduces production cost: no post-plating required, avoiding additional defect rates.
4. Various surface finishes available on request, from glossy to matte.
5. Electrical conductivity: 14-21% IACS
Nicor® Product Advantages
◆ Non-peeling adhesion between the nickel layer and the base material.
◆ Dense, wear-resistant nickel layer improves corrosion resistance.
◆ The dense, wear-resistant nickel layer forms a stable nickel-oxide layer [NiO, Ni(OH)2] (thickness: 0.025-0.030 µm), adding protection and enhancing corrosion resistance.
◆ Extends the service life of cutters and dies used in production.
◆ Precise thickness dimensional tolerance.
◆ Low-magnetic material.
◆ Good weldability (spot welding, laser welding).
Comparison between Nicor® and Pure Nickel
|
Pure Nickel |
NICOR® |
|---|---|---|
Density |
8,90 g/cm³ |
7,87 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 1453 °C | 1536°C |
| Boiling Point | 2911 °C | 2859 °C |
| Electrical Conductivity | 14,3 * 106Ω-1m-1 | 9,93 * 106Ω-1m-1 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 9,2 * 106Ω-1m-1 (at 0.15 mm) |
7,65 * 106Ω-1m-1
(used in NT2D 0.25 mm) |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 116 Wm-1K-1 | 80 Wm-1K-1 |
| Strength (Rm) | 310-410 Mpa | 270-690 MPa |
| Ductility | 20-25% | 20-38% |
| Springback | 207 GPa | 210 GPa |
Description of the Nicor® Production Process
Nicor® Production Process
Surface Comparison between Nicor® and General Pre-Plated Nickel Steel Strip
Comparison of Microstructures between Nicor® and General Nickel-Plated Strip Steel
Applications of Nicor® in Battery Manufacturing
Advantages:
◆ Diffusion-annealing technology produces strong adhesion between nickel and steel; therefore, even with a thin nickel layer, it achieves optimal corrosion resistance, strict tolerances, good formability, and shape stability.
◆ Good weldability, solderability, and post-plating performance.
◆ Reduced cost: workpieces no longer require post-plating; this lowers environmental impact and extends tool life; suitable for high-speed, mass stamping and deep-drawing applications; achieves optimal consistency in plating-layer thickness.
Application Cases of Nicor® in the 3C Industry
