6J8/6J8P/6J8X Precision Resistance Wire Accurate and Performance in Scientific Industrial and High-Tech Fields
The 6J8 alloy is generally a manganin-type alloy, primarily made of Copper (Cu), Nickel (Ni), and Manganese (Mn). This composition gives the wire a very low temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR), meaning its resistance remains stable across a wide temperature range.
6J8/6J8P/6J8X Precision Resistance Wire is a high-performance material, especially designed for applications where stability, accuracy, and reliability are paramount. With its low temperature coefficient, high durability, and excellent resistance to oxidation, this wire is widely used in precision resistors, current sensing devices, temperature-compensated circuits, and other high-precision electronic applications. Its variants (P and X) offer further enhancements to suit specific industrial or scientific requirements.
6J8: This is the base alloy, offering stable electrical properties suitable for most precision applications.
6J8P: The "P" variant may denote a specific processing or treatment to enhance the wire’s properties, such as improved surface finish or resistance to oxidation.
6J8X: The "X" may indicate further refinement or a special feature, such as enhanced thermal stability or extra flexibility for specific applications.
Chemical Composition Wt.% 6J8 F1 Manganin |
% | Si | Cu | Mn |
Min | 1 | 8 | ||
Max | 2 | Rest | 10 |
Chemical composition
Name | Type | Main chemical composition % | |||
Cu | Mn | Ni | Si | ||
Manganin | 6J12 | Rest | 11~13 | 2~3 | / |
F1 Manganin | 6J8 | Rest | 8~10 | / | 1~2 |
F2 Manganin | 6J13 | Rest | 11~13 | 2~5 | / |
Volume resistivity for wires, sheet and ribbons
Name | Type | Volume resistivity (μΩ·m) |
Manganin | 6J12 | 0.47±0.03 |
F1 Manganin | 6J8 | 0.35±0.05 |
F2 Manganin | 6J13 | 0.44±0.04 |
Average resistance-temperature coefficient of Constantan
Name | Application temperature | Test temperature | Resistance-temperature coefficient | Average resistance-temperature coefficient | ||
α×10-6 ℃-1 | β×10-6 ℃-1 | α×10-6 ℃-1 | ||||
Manganin wire, sheet | Level 1 | 5~45 | 10, 20, 40 | -3~+5 | -0.7~0 | / |
Level 2 | -5~+10 | |||||
Level 3 | -10~+5 | |||||
F1 Manganin wire, sheet | 10~80 | 10, 20, 40 | -5~+10 | -0.25~0 | / | |
F2 Manganin wire, sheet | 10~80 | 0~+40 | -0.7~1 | / |
Elongation rate
Dia.(mm) | Elongation rate (Lo=200mm), % |
0.05 | 6 |
>0.05~0.10 | 8 |
>0.10~0.50 | 12 |
>0.50 | 15 |
Thermal EMF rate for copper
Name | Type | Temperature | Average thermal EMF rate for copper |
Manganin | 6J12 | 0~100 | 1 |
F1 Manganin | 6J8 | 0~100 | 2 |
F2 Manganin | 6J13 | 0~100 | 3 |
Note: Thermal EMF rate for copper is absolute value |
The net weight per spool
Dia(mm) | Net weight (g) | Dia(mm) | Net weight (g) |
0.02~0.025 | 5 | >0.28~0.45 | 300 |
>0.025~0.03 | 10 | >0.45~0.63 | 400 |
>0.03~0.04 | 15 | >0.63~0.75 | 700 |
>0.04~0.06 | 30 | >0.75~1.18 | 1200 |
>0.06~0.08 | 60 | >1.18~2.50 | 2000 |
>0.08~0.15 | 80 | >2.50~3.00 | 3000 |
>0.15~0.28 | 150 |
Manganin(6J12) Technical data of wires
Dia. (mm) | Cross-sectional area (mm²) | Weight/Meter (g/m) | Resistance/Meter at 20℃ (Ω/m) | Dia. (mm) | Cross-sectional area (mm²) | Weight/Meter (g/m) | Resistance/Meter at 20℃ (Ω/m) |
0.020 | 0.000314 | 0.00265 | 1346-1646 | 0.224 | 0.03941 | 0.3326 | 11.2-12.6 |
0.022 | 0.000318 | 0.00321 | 1113-1360 | 0.250 | 0.04909 | 0.414 | 9.00-10.15 |
0.025 | 0.000491 | 0.00414 | 862-1053 | 0.280 | 0.06158 | 0.5197 | 7.17-8.09 |
0.028 | 0.000616 | 0.0052 | 687-840 | 0.315 | 0.07793 | 0.6577 | 5.73-6.33 |
0.032 | 0.000804 | 0.00679 | 583-631 | 0.355 | 0.9898 | 0.8354 | 4.51-4.99 |
0.036 | 0.001018 | 0.00859 | 452-499 | 0.400 | 0.1257 | 1.061 | 3.55-3.93 |
0.040 | 0.001257 | 0.01061 | 344-404 | 0.450 | 0.159 | 1.342 | 2.81-3.10 |
0.045 | 0.001509 | 0.01342 | 272-319 | 0.500 | 0.1963 | 1.657 | 2.27-2.51 |
0.050 | 0.001963 | 0.01657 | 220-259 | 0.560 | 0.2463 | 2.08 | 1.83-1.98 |
0.056 | 0.002463 | 0.02079 | 176-206 | 0.630 | 0.3117 | 2.63 | 1.45-1.57 |
0.063 | 0.003117 | 0.02631 | 139-163 | 0.710 | 0.3959 | 3.34 | 1.14-1.23 |
0.071 | 0.003959 | 0.03341 | 109-128 | 0.750 | 0.4418 | 3.73 | 1.02-1.11 |
0.080 | 0.005027 | 0.04243 | 86.0-101.0 | 0.800 | 0.5027 | 4.24 | 0.898-0.972 |
0.090 | 0.006362 | 0.0537 | 68.0-79.80 | 0.850 | 0.5674 | 4.79 | 0.795-0.861 |
0.100 | 0.007854 | 0.0663 | 55.1-64.6 | 0.900 | 0.6362 | 5.37 | 0.709-0.768 |
0.112 | 0.009852 | 0.08315 | 44.4-51.0 | 0.950 | 0.7088 | 5.98 | 0.637-0.690 |
0.125 | 0.01227 | 0.1036 | 35.6-41.0 | 1.000 | 0.7854 | 6.63 | 0.574-0.622 |
0.140 | 0.01539 | 0.1299 | 28.4-32.7 | 1.060 | 0.8825 | 7.45 | 0.511-0.554 |
0.150 | 0.01767 | 0.1491 | 24.7-28.5 | 1.120 | 0.9852 | 8.32 | 0.458-0.496 |
0.160 | 0.02011 | 0.1697 | 21.7-25.0 | 1.180 | 1.094 | 9.23 | 0.413-0.447 |
0.170 | 0.02270 | 0.1916 | 19.3-22.2 | 1.250 | 1.227 | 10.36 | 0.368-0.398 |
0.180 | 0.02545 | 0.2148 | 17.2-19.8 | 1.320 | 1.368 | 11.55 | 0.330-0.357 |
0.190 | 0.02835 | 0.239 | 15.4-17.7 | 1.400 | 1.539 | 12.99 | 0.293-0.318 |
0.200 | 0.03142 | 0.2652 | 14.1-15.9 | 1.500 | 1.767 | 14.91 | 0.255-0.277 |
0.212 | 0.03530 | 0.2979 | 12.5-14.1 | 1.600 | 2.011 | 16.97 | 0.224-0.243 |
Constantan&Manganin wire data table
Dia.(mm) | Sectional area nominal value(mm2) | Resistance per meter (Ω/m) | ||||||||
6J12X | 6J8X | 6J13X | 6J40X | |||||||
Nominal value (mm) |
Tolerance | Nominal value (Ω/m) | Tolerance | Nominal value (Ω/m) | Tolerance | Nominal value (Ω/m) | Tolerance | Nominal value (Ω/m) | Tolerance | |
0.020 | ±0.002 | 0.000314 | 1496 | ±10% | 1528 | ±10% | ||||
0.022 | 0.000380 | 1236 | 1263 | |||||||
0.025 | 0.000491 | 957 | 978 | |||||||
0.028 | 0.000616 | 763 | 780 | |||||||
0.032 | ±0.003 | 0.000804 | 584 | ±8% | ±8% | ±8% | 597 | ±8% | ||
0.036 | 0.001018 | 462 | 472 | |||||||
0.040 | 0.001257 | 374 | 382 | |||||||
0.045 | 0.001590 | 296 | 302 | |||||||
0.050 | 0.001963 | 239 | 244 | |||||||
0.056 | 0.002463 | 191 | 195 | |||||||
0.063 | 0.003117 | 151 | 154 | |||||||
0.071 | 0.003959 | 119 | 121 | |||||||
0.080 | 0.005027 | 93.5 | 69.6 | 87.5 | 95.5 | |||||
0.090 | 0.006362 | 73.9 | 55.0 | 69.2 | 75.5 | |||||
0.100 | 0.007854 | 59.8 | 44.6 | 56.0 | 61.1 | |||||
0.112 | ±0.005 | 0.009852 | 47.7 | ±7% | 35.5 | ±7% | 44.7 | ±7% | 48.7 | ±7% |
0.125 | 0.01227 | 38.3 | 28.5 | 35.9 | 39.1 | |||||
0.140 | 0.01539 | 30.5 | 22.7 | 28.6 | 31.2 | |||||
0.160 | 0.02011 | 23.4 | 17.4 | 21.9 | 23.9 | |||||
0.180 | 0.02545 | 18.5 | 13.8 | 17.3 | 18.9 | |||||
0.200 | ±0.005 | 0.03142 | 15.0 | ±6% | 11.1 | ±6% | 14.0 | ±6% | 15.3 | ±6% |
0.224 | 0.03941 | 11.9 | 8.88 | 11.2 | 12.2 | |||||
0.250 | 0.04909 | 9.57 | 7.13 | 8.96 | 9.78 | |||||
0.280 | 0.06158 | 7.63 | 5.68 | 7.15 | 7.80 | |||||
0.315 | ±0.010 | 0.007793 | 6.03 | ±5% | 4.49 | ±5% | 5.65 | ±5% | 6.16 | ±5% |
0.355 | 0.09898 | 4.75 | 3.54 | 4.45 | 4.85 | |||||
0.400 | 0.1257 | 3.74 | 2.79 | 3.50 | 3.82 | |||||
0.450 | 0.1590 | 2.96 | 2.20 | 2.77 | 3.02 | |||||
0.500 | ±0.015 | 0.1963 | 2.39 | ±4% | 1.78 | ±4% | 2.24 | ±4% | 2.44 | ±4% |
0.560 | 0.2463 | 1.91 | 1.42 | 1.79 | 1.95 | |||||
0.630 | 0.3117 | 1.51 | 1.12 | 1.41 | 1.51 | |||||
0.710 | 0.3959 | 1.19 | 0.884 | 1.11 | 1.21 | |||||
0.750 | 0.4418 | 1.06 | 0.792 | 1.00 | 1.09 | |||||
0.800 | 0.5027 | 0.935 | 0.696 | 0.875 | 0.955 | |||||
0.850 | 0.5674 | 0.828 | 0.617 | 0.775 | 0.846 | |||||
0.900 | 0.6362 | 0.739 | 0.550 | 0.692 | 0.755 | |||||
0.950 | 0.7088 | 0.663 | 0.494 | 0.621 | 0.677 | |||||
1.000 | 0.7854 | 0.598 | 0.446 | 0.560 | 0.611 | |||||
1.060 | ±0.020 | 0.8852 | 0.533 | ±4% | 0.397 | ±4% | 0.499 | ±4% | 0.544 | ±4% |
1.120 | 0.9852 | 0.477 | 0.355 | 0.447 | 0.487 | |||||
1.180 | 1.094 | 0.430 | 0.320 | 0.402 | 0.439 | |||||
1.250 | 1.227 | 0.383 | 0.285 | 0.359 | 0.391 | |||||
1.320 | 1.368 | 0.343 | 0.256 | 0.322 | 0.351 | |||||
1.400 | 1.539 | 0.305 | 0.227 | 0.286 | 0.312 | |||||
1.500 | 1.767 | 0.266 | 0.198 | 0.249 | 0.272 | |||||
1.600 | 2.011 | 0.234 | 0.174 | 0.219 | 0.239 | |||||
1.700 | ±0.025 | 2.270 | 0.207 | ±4% | 0.154 | ±4% | 0.194 | ±4% | 0.211 | ±4% |
1.800 | 2.545 | 0.185 | 0.138 | 0.173 | 0.189 | |||||
1.900 | 2.835 | 0.166 | 0.123 | 0.155 | 0.169 | |||||
2.000 | 3.142 | 0.15 | 0.111 | 0.140 | 0.153 | |||||
2.120 | 3.530 | 0.133 | 0.0992 | 0.125 | 0.136 | |||||
2.240 | ±0.030 | 3.941 | 0.119 | ±4% | 0.0888 | ±4% | 0.112 | ±4% | 0.122 | ±4% |
2.360 | 4.374 | 0.107 | 0.0800 | 0.101 | 0.110 | |||||
2.500 | 4.909 | 0.0957 | 0.0713 | 0.0896 | 0.0978 | |||||
2.650 | 5.515 | 0.0852 | 0.0635 | 0.0798 | 0.0870 | |||||
2.800 | 6.158 | 0.0763 | 0.0568 | 0.0715 | 0.0780 | |||||
3.000 | 7.069 | 0.0665 | 0.0495 | 0.0622 | 0.0679 | |||||
3.150 | ±0.035 | 7.793 | 0.0603 | ±4% | 0.0449 | ±4% | 0.0565 | ±4% | 0.0616 | ±4% |
3.350 | 8.814 | 0.0533 | 0.0397 | 0.0499 | 0.0545 | |||||
3.550 | 9.898 | 0.0475 | 0.0354 | 0.0445 | 0.0485 | |||||
3.750 | 11.04 | 0.0426 | 0.0317 | 0.0398 | 0.0435 | |||||
4.000 | 12.57 | 0.0374 | 0.0279 | 0.0350 | 0.0382 | |||||
4.250 | 14.19 | 0.0331 | 0.0247 | 0.0310 | 0.0338 | |||||
4.500 | 15.90 | 0.0296 | 0.0220 | 0.0277 | 0.0302 | |||||
4.750 | ±0.040 | 17.72 | 0.0265 | ±4% | 0.0198 | ±4% | 0.0248 | ±4% | 0.0271 | ±4% |
5.000 | 19.63 | 0.0239 | 0.0178 | 0.0224 | 0.0244 | |||||
5.300 | ±0.050 | 22.06 | 0.0213 | ±4% | 0.0159 | ±4% | 0.0199 | ±4% | 0.0218 | ±4% |
5.600 | 24.63 | 0.0191 | 0.0142 | 0.0179 | 0.0195 | |||||
6.000 | ±0.060 | 28.27 | 0.0166 | ±4% | 0.0124 | ±4% | 0.0156 | ±4% | 0.017 | ±4% |
6.300 | 31.17 | 0.0151 | 0.0112 | 0.0141 | 0.0154 |
Sheet size
Thickness(mm) | Tolerance | Width(mm) | Tolerance |
0.1 | ±0.010 | 50 75 100 |
Width<100mm, ±1 Width≥100mm, ±1.5 |
0.112 | |||
0.125 | |||
0.140 | |||
0.160 | |||
0.180 | ±0.0100-0.020 | ||
0.200 | |||
0.224 | |||
0.250 | |||
0.280 | |||
0.315 | |||
0.355 | |||
0.400 | ±0.020 | 50 75 100 125 150 175 |
|
0.450 | |||
0.500 | |||
0.560 | ±0.020-0.030 | ||
0.630 | |||
0.710 | |||
0.800 | ±0.030 | ||
0.900 | |||
1.000 | ±0.040 | ||
1.120 | |||
1.250 | |||
1.400 | ±0.050 | ||
1.600 | |||
1.800 | ±0.060 | ||
2.000 |
Manganin strip table, Cross-sectional area(mm2)
Width(mm) Thickness(mm) |
6.3 | 8.0 | 10.0 | 12.5 | 16.0 | 20.0 | 25.0 | 31.5 | 40.0 | |
±0.3 | ±0.3 | ±0.3 | ±0.4 | ±0.4 | ±0.5 | ±0.5 | ±0.6 | ±0.7 | ||
0.180 | ±0.010 | 1.066 | ||||||||
0.200 | 1.184 | |||||||||
0.224 | 1.327 | 1.684 | ||||||||
0.250 | +0.01 -0.02 |
1.481 | 1.880 | 2.450 | ||||||
0.280 | 1.658 | 2.106 | 2.744 | |||||||
0.315 | 1.865 | 2.369 | 3.087 | 3.859 | ||||||
0.355 | 2.102 | 2.670 | 3.479 | 4.349 | ||||||
0.400 | ±0.020 | 2.369 | 3.008 | 3.920 | 4.900 | 6.272 | ||||
0.450 | 2.665 | 3.384 | 4.410 | 5.513 | 7.056 | 8.820 | 11.03 | |||
0.500 | 2.961 | 3.760 | 4.900 | 6.125 | 7.840 | 9.800 | 12.25 | |||
0.560 | +0.020 -0.030 |
3.316 | 4.211 | 5.488 | 6.860 | 8.781 | 10.98 | 13.72 | ||
0.630 | 3.731 | 4.738 | 6.174 | 7.718 | 9.878 | 12.35 | 15.44 | |||
0.710 | 4.205 | 5.339 | 6.958 | 8.698 | 11.13 | 13.92 | 17.40 | |||
0.800 | ±0.030 | 4.738 | 6.016 | 7.840 | 9.800 | 12.54 | 15.68 | 19.60 | 24.70 | 31.36 |
0.900 | 5.33 | 6.768 | 8.820 | 11.03 | 14.11 | 17.64 | 22.05 | 27.78 | 35.28 | |
1.000 | ±0.040 | 5.922 | 7.520 | 9.800 | 12.25 | 15.68 | 19.60 | 24.50 | 30.87 | 39.20 |
1.120 | 6.633 | 8.422 | 10.98 | 13.72 | 17.56 | 21.95 | 27.44 | 34.57 | 43.90 | |
1.250 | 7.403 | 9.400 | 12.25 | 15.31 | 19.60 | 24.50 | 30.63 | 38.59 | 49.00 | |
1.400 | ±0.050 | 8.291 | 10.53 | 13.72 | 17.15 | 21.95 | 27.44 | 34.30 | 43.22 | 54.88 |
1.600 | 9.475 | 12.03 | 15.68 | 19.60 | 25.09 | 31.36 | 39.20 | 49.39 | 62.72 | |
1.800 | ±0.060 | 10.66 | 13.54 | 17.64 | 22.05 | 28.22 | 35.28 | 44.10 | 55.57 | 70.56 |
2.000 | 11.84 | 15.04 | 19.60 | 24.50 | 31.36 | 39.20 | 49.00 | 61.74 | 78.40 | |
Note : The effective cross-sectional area of strip is the product of its width and thickness multiplies the following coefficient: Width<10mm, multiplied by 0.98; Width≥10mm, multiplied by 0.94. |
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Some key features of 6J8 include:
6J8 Precision Resistance Wire is known for its stable electrical resistance, even under varying environmental conditions. This makes it suitable for highly accurate measuring instruments and calibration resistors.
The alloy has a low TCR, meaning its resistance changes very little with temperature fluctuations, which is critical for precision applications in fields like metrology and electrical testing.
It can operate effectively over a wide range of temperatures, making it ideal for high-precision applications in temperature-compensated circuits or high-temperature environments.
6J8 wire is resistant to oxidation and corrosion, allowing it to maintain its performance over time, even in challenging environments like industrial or outdoor settings.
The wire is strong and durable, with good tensile strength, making it suitable for applications where the wire might be subjected to mechanical stress or need to be drawn into thin, flexible forms.
Application:
Used in the construction of high-accuracy resistors for industrial, laboratory, and commercial use, particularly in calibration standards and measurement instruments.
Employed in current sensing applications, where precise measurements of current are required without significantly affecting the circuit's operation. Shunt resistors made from 6J8 wire are widely used in ammeters and power supplies.
The low TCR makes it ideal for use in temperature-compensated circuits, where resistance stability is essential for accuracy under varying temperatures.
Used in the manufacturing of thermistors, thermistor probes, and other temperature-sensitive components in which the resistance must remain stable regardless of ambient temperature changes.
Given its resistance to corrosion and high mechanical stability, 6J8/6J8P/6J8X wire is sometimes found in aerospace or military applications where high reliability in harsh environments is essential.