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Nickel is a metal of extremes. It’s tough enough to withstand the searing heat of a jet engine turbine, yet chemically precise enough to safely store the energy that powers modern electric vehicles. As industries push for higher performance and greener energy solutions, Nickel stands at the very centre of advanced manufacturing.
As a premier UK supplier of high-purity metals, Less Common Metals (LCM) provides the vital materials required for the world’s most demanding environments. Based in Ellesmere Port, UK, we supply the high-grade Nickel essential for stainless steel, bespoke superalloys and the rapidly expanding battery sector.
| Composition | Nickel Plate 99.99% / Nickel VR 99.97% |
| Common metallic impurities | Trace metals basis |
| Physical Description | Silver-coloured plate, typically 15mm thick and 25mm or 50mm square |
| Analytics | ICP-OES |
| Certificate of analysis | Available upon request |
| Packaging | Packed in sealed polythene bags and supplied in securely sealed metal drums, resistant to the impregnation of water |
Nickel is a silvery-white, hard and ductile transition metal with a slight golden tinge. Crucially, it’s one of only four elements (alongside Iron, Cobalt and Gadolinium) that are ferromagnetic at room temperature. It is highly resistant to corrosion and oxidation, making it an invaluable alloying agent for protecting other, more reactive metals.
Nickel’s value in modern times is chiefly found in its ability to enhance other materials. Its primary applications include:
Not all Nickel is created equal. While lower-grade “Class 2” Nickel (like Nickel Pig Iron) is suitable for making stainless steel, the EV battery market requires ultra-pure “Class 1” Nickel. As the world transitions to electric transport, the demand for Class 1 Nickel is skyrocketing. Thus, placing immense pressure on the global supply chain and highlighting the strategic importance of secure, high-quality Western suppliers.
