A Nickel-Iron, controlled expansion alloy containing 48% Nickel. Its coefficient of thermal expansion was designed to match that of soft lead and soda-lime glasses. This alloy also has a high inflection point.
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.001” (0.025 mm) Diameter
.827” (21 mm) Diameter
Available in coils, spools and straight bars.
.0015" (0.3mm) Diameter
.787" (20mm) Diameter
Available in coils, spools and straight bars.
.0157" (0.4mm) Diameter
.394" (10mm) Diameter
Available in coils, spools and straight bars.
Coefficient of thermal expansion designed to match that of soft lead and soda-lime glasses. High inflection point.
Industrial thermostats that operate at temperatures up to 450°C (840°F). Glass to metal seals
Specifications
Designations
Condition | Approx. tensile strength | Approx. operating temperature | ||
N/mm² | ksi | °C | °F | |
Annealed | 450 – 550 | 65 – 80 | up to +450 | up to +840 |
Hard Drawn | 700 – 900 | 102 – 131 | up to +450 | up to +840 |
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