Semi-finished products of nickel or nickel alloys

CPC v2.1 Code: 4152

About semi-finished products of nickel or nickel alloys

cpc code 4152 covers the production of semi-finished products made from nickel or nickel alloys. Nickel is a vital industrial metal, known for its corrosion resistance, strength, and ability to withstand high temperatures. The nickel industry plays a crucial role in supporting a wide range of manufacturing sectors, from aerospace and automotive to construction and electronics.

Production process

The production of semi-finished nickel and nickel alloy products typically involves a series of metallurgical processes. This may include melting, alloying, casting, rolling, forging, and extrusion techniques to shape the metal into the desired forms, such as sheets, bars, rods, or tubes. Advanced manufacturing methods, like powder metallurgy, may also be employed to create specialized nickel-based components.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the production of semi-finished nickel and nickel alloy products include refined nickel, as well as other alloying elements such as chromium, iron, and copper. Specialized machinery and equipment, such as furnaces, rolling mills, and extrusion presses, are also essential for the various shaping and processing stages. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with expertise in metallurgy and materials engineering.

Production outputs

The semi-finished nickel and nickel alloy products covered under cpc code 4152 are used as inputs for a diverse range of downstream industries. These include 4153 Nickel and nickel alloy castings, 4154 Nickel and nickel alloy forgings, and 4155 Nickel and nickel alloy rolled, drawn or extruded products, which further process the materials into finished components and parts for applications in sectors like aerospace, automotive, energy, and chemical processing.

Family tree for semi-finished products of nickel or nickel alloys

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4'>4: Metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41'>41: Basic metals</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/415'>415: Semi-finished products of copper, nickel, aluminium, lead, zinc and tin or their alloys</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4152'>4152: Semi-finished products of nickel or nickel alloys</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4151'>4151: Semi-finished products of copper or copper alloys</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4153'>4153: Semi-finished products of aluminium or aluminium alloys</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4154'>4154: Semi-finished products of lead, zinc and tin or their alloys</a>"]

    D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41521'>41521: Powders and flakes of nickel</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41522'>41522: Bars, rods, profiles and wire, of nickel</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41523'>41523: Plates, sheet, strip and foil, of nickel</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41524'>41524: Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings, of nickel</a>"]


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