Specifications and definitions
The tables below summarise the nickel quality specifications as listed in STA-M.
Please note that this information is a synopsis only and should only be used in conjunction with STA-M. You can download the contract via our convenient STA-M download tool.
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In accordance with Class 1 Nickel (Briquettes, Full Plate Cathodes, Rounds, Pellets) conforming to: |
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1. ASTM Standard Specification B39-79 (2023)
| Element |
Composition, weight % |
| Nickel | 99.80 minimum |
| Cobalt | 0.15 maximum |
| Copper | 0.02 maximum |
| Carbon | 0.03 maximum |
| Iron | 0.02 maximum |
| Sulphur | 0.01 maximum |
| Phosphorus | 0.005 less than |
| Manganese | 0.005 less than |
| Silicon | 0.005 less than |
| Arsenic | 0.005 less than |
| Lead | 0.005 less than |
| Antimony | 0.005 less than |
| Bismuth | 0.005 less than |
| Tin | 0.005 less than |
| Zinc | 0.005 less than |
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2. GB/T specification 6516-2010-Ni 9990 grade
| Grade |
NI9990 |
| Ni+Co (%min) | 99.9 |
| Impurities | % max |
| Cobalt | 0.08 |
| Carbon | 0.01 |
| Silicon | 0.002 |
| Phosphorus | 0.001 |
| Sulphur | 0.001 |
| Iron | 0.02 |
| Copper | 0.02 |
| Zinc | 0.002 |
| Arsenic | 0.001 |
| Cadmium | 0.0008 |
| Tin | 0.0008 |
| Antimony | 0.0008 |
| Lead | 0.0015 |
| Bismuth | 0.0008 |
| Magnesium | 0.002 |
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| Specification: |
In accordance with Class 1 Nickel (Powder) conforming to: |
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| Element |
Composition, weight % |
| Nickel | 99.80 minimum |
| Cobalt | 0.15 maximum |
| Copper | 0.02 maximum |
| Carbon | 0.045 maximum |
| Iron | 0.02 maximum |
| Sulphur | 0.08 maximum |
| Phosphorus | 0.005 less than |
| Manganese | 0.005 less than |
| Silicon | 0.005 less than |
| Arsenic | 0.005 less than |
| Lead | 0.005 less than |
| Antimony | 0.005 less than |
| Bismuth | 0.005 less than |
| Tin | 0.005 less than |
| Zinc | 0.005 less than |
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