Unwrought nickel

cpc code 41422 covers the industry of unwrought nickel production. Nickel is a vital metal with a wide range of industrial applications, from stainless steel manufacturing to the production of batteries and catalysts. As a key component in many modern technologies, the global trade and production of unwrought nickel plays a significant role in the broader economy.

Unwrought nickel is primarily produced through the smelting and refining of nickel-containing ores. The main production steps involve mining the ore, concentrating it through beneficiation, and then smelting the concentrate to produce a nickel matte. This matte is further refined, often through electrolytic processes, to yield the final unwrought nickel product.

The main inputs required for the production of unwrought nickel include nickel-bearing ores, such as 25111 Nickel ores and concentrates, as well as energy sources, smelting and refining equipment, and various chemical reagents used in the purification process. Significant capital investment and specialized technical expertise are also necessary to operate nickel production facilities.

The primary output of cpc code 41422 is unwrought nickel, which is then consumed by a variety of other industries. Unwrought nickel is a key input for 41423 Nickel powders and flakes, 41424 Nickel plates, sheets, strip and foil, and 41425 Nickel tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings, all of which are classified under separate CPC codes. Unwrought nickel is also an essential material for the production of stainless steel, batteries, and various other nickel-based alloys and compounds.