What is Nickel Foil?
Nickel foil (CAS 7440-02-0) is thin nickel metal used for battery tabs, current collectors, electrodes and shielding. Nickel is conductive, easy to weld and resists corrosion in alkaline electrolytes, which makes it common in NiMH and alkaline cells and as tab material in lithium-ion batteries.
Nickel Foil Properties (Theoretical)
| Molecular Weight | 58.69 |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Lustrous silvery metal |
| Melting Point | 1455 °C |
| Boiling Point | 2732 °C |
| Density | 8.902 g/cm3 |
| Solubility in H2O | N/A |
| Electrical Resistivity | 69.3 nΩ·m (20 °C) |
| Electronegativity | 1.91 Paulings |
| Heat of Fusion | 17.48 kJ·mol-1 |
| Heat of Vaporization | 377.5 kJ·mol-1 |
| Poisson’s Ratio | 0.31 |
| Specific Heat | 0.44 kJ/kg·K |
| Thermal Conductivity | 90.9 W·m-1·K-1 |
| Thermal Expansion | 13.4 µm·m-1·K-1 (25 °C) |
| Vickers Hardness | 638 MPa |
| Young’s Modulus | 200 GPa |
Applications
- Battery tabs and interconnects
- Current collectors for alkaline and NiMH cells
- Electrodes, catalysis and shielding
Frequently asked questions
Can nickel foil be used as a lithium-ion current collector?
It is stable at anode potentials and is used in some research cells, but copper is standard for cost and conductivity.
Can I order nickel foil in bulk?
Yes. Use the enquiry form on this page or email [email protected] with the quantity and specification you need, and we will send a bulk quote.
Do you ship outside Canada?
Yes. NanoLithium ships from Canada to the USA, Europe, South Korea and customers worldwide. Lead time and freight are confirmed with your quote.
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