Electroless Nickel
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 |