Applications
How nickel is used in the auto industry
Stainless steels:catalyst supports, exhaust systems, safety belt springs, special truck
bodies.
Stainless steels are excellent for structural uses - high strength, low weight and excellent crash energy
absorption characteristics. More on stainless steels
Nickel-based alloys: spark plugs, diesel valves, thermostats, turbochargers wheels and
casings.
Nickel-containing alloy steels: gears, drive shafts, special vehicles for low temperature
and/or high wear uses.
Nickel-iron alloys: Electronics, special engineering uses
Nickel powders: gears, magnets, airbag valves, electromagnetic interference shielding (EMS)
screening paints & coatings.
More on nickel alloys
Nickel plating: anti-corrosion treatment for under hood components, piston/cylinder
coatings, electronic cans & connectors.
Chromium-nickel plating: internal and external trim, handles, seatbelt fasteners, grills,
wheels, customized components.
More on nickel and chromium-nickel plating
Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) and nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries: electric
vehicles and hybrids.
More on nickel batteries in automotive uses
Molds for auto parts production - ferrous, non-ferrous and pure nickel (produced by
electroforming or vapor deposition).
