Nickel 201 Pipe Supplier India – UNS N02201 Seamless Pipe & Tube Stockist

Nickel 201 (UNS N02201) is a commercially pure wrought nickel alloy with a controlled low carbon content of 0.02% maximum, compared to 0.15% in Nickel 200. This low carbon composition prevents graphitization and intergranular embrittlement at temperatures above 315°C. Nickel 201 pipes are manufactured to ASTM B161 (seamless) and ASTM B163 (tube) standards. The alloy retains excellent corrosion resistance to caustic alkalis while offering superior high-temperature mechanical stability.

At temperatures above 315°C (600°F), carbon in standard Nickel 200 can precipitate as graphite along grain boundaries, causing intergranular embrittlement and eventual failure. Nickel 201 with its carbon content limited to 0.02% eliminates this graphitization risk entirely. This makes Nickel 201 the mandatory choice for caustic evaporators, NaOH concentration systems, and any application involving prolonged exposure above 315°C. Plants handling hot caustic soda universally specify Nickel 201 over Nickel 200 for this critical reason.

Nickel 201 pipes provide exceptional resistance to sodium hydroxide (NaOH) across all concentrations from dilute solutions up to molten caustic at 100%. The alloy is particularly superior in hot concentrated caustic above 50% NaOH where stainless steels suffer severe stress corrosion cracking. Nickel 201 maintains corrosion rates below 0.1 mm/year even in boiling 50% NaOH solutions. For caustic evaporator service and concentration plants operating above 315°C, Nickel 201 is the industry standard material of construction.

Creative Metal Industries supplies Nickel 201 seamless pipes from 1/2 inch to 6 inch NB in schedules 10S through 80S as per ASTM B161. We also stock Nickel 201 welded pipes from 2 inch to 6 inch NB in schedules 10S to 40S for cost-effective larger diameter applications. Our Nickel 201 tube inventory covers OD 6.35mm to 88.9mm in BWG 14 to 22 per ASTM B163. Custom lengths, cut pieces, and complete piping packages with fittings are available from our Vadodara warehouse.

Nickel 201 pipe prices in India typically range from Rs 3,200 to Rs 8,000 per kilogram depending on size, schedule, quantity, and current nickel market rates. Seamless pipes in standard schedules are priced competitively while heavy-wall and small-quantity orders command premium pricing. Creative Metal Industries offers the best Nickel 201 pipe prices in India with direct procurement from approved mills. Contact us at +91 99982 80619 for current rates with mill test certificates and complete documentation.

Every Nickel 201 pipe supplied by Creative Metal Industries comes with EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate verifying chemical composition and mechanical properties. Our quality assurance includes hydrostatic pressure testing, ultrasonic testing (UT), eddy current testing, and positive material identification (PMI) as standard. We maintain full traceability from heat number to final delivery for all Nickel 201 products. Additional third-party inspection by agencies like TUV, Lloyds, or BV can be arranged on request.