Ni · Z=28
Nickel
Nickel stabilizes austenite in stainless steels and is the base for Inconel and Monel families.
Detection Range
All models
XRF Notes
Ni 8–10% typical for 304; 10–14% for 316. Critical PMI discriminator.
Common Applications
- • 304 vs 316 differentiation
- • Nickel alloy verification
- • Electroplating QC