Electroless Nickel

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Material 10-11% P dissolved Ni
Structure Amorphous; no crystal or phase structure
Density 7.75g/cm3
Melting Point 890°C (1630 °F)
Electrical Resistivity 90 μ ?-cm
Thermal Conductivity 0.08 W/c-°K (4.6 Btu/ft-hr-°F)
Magnetic Coercity Non-magnetic
Tensile Strength Greater than 700 MPa (100 ksi)
Ductility 1-1.5% elongation
Modulus of Elasticity 200 GPa (28 x 106 psi)
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 12 μ m/m °C (6.7 μ in/in °F)
Adhesion Strength 300-400 MPa (40-60 ksi)
Hardness 480-500 VHN100 (48 HRC) as deposited;
Heat Treatable to 1000-1100 VHN100 (69 HRC)
Coefficient of Friction vs. Steel 0.13 lubricated to 0.4 non-lubricated

 

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