Iron-nickel alloys, often referred to as INVAR or KOVAR, are known for their excellent thermal stability and low thermal expansion coefficients. These properties make them suitable for high-temperature applications, such as in aerospace, electronics, and precision instruments.
Composition: Typically, these alloys consist of iron and nickel in varying proportions. For instance, INVAR has about 36% nickel, while KOVAR contains approximately 29% nickel and is often used for sealing glass to metal.
High-Temperature Resistance: Iron-nickel alloys can maintain their mechanical properties at elevated temperatures, making them ideal for applications that experience thermal cycling.
Low Thermal Expansion: These alloys exhibit minimal expansion when heated, which is crucial for components that require high dimensional stability.
Machinability: They can be machined easily, allowing for precise fabrication of components.
Corrosion Resistance: Depending on the specific alloy, they can offer good resistance to oxidation and corrosion.
Name | Nickel Base Alloy |
Ni (Min) | 11.5-13.5 |
Model Number | KX-Alloy Nitronic 50 |
Brand Name | KX-Alloy |
cold-drawn wire | 0.3~18mm |
hot-rolling wire | 5.5~20mm(Delivery in rolls) |
strip | thickness 0.1~4.5*width 6~350mm |
smooth Forged rod on a lathe | 60~350mm,L800-2500mm |
Hot-rolled burnishing | 20~80mm,L1000-5000mm |
Cold drawn and burnishing | 2.5~18mm,L1000-8000mm |
seamless tube | 1~275mm,wall thickness 0.2~30,L1000-8000mm |
MATERIALS | GB | ASME/ASTM | DIN | JIS | SPECIFIC GRAVITY g/cm3 | CONTENT |
NICKEL | N4 | N02201 | 2.4068 | NLC | 8.9 | 99Ni-0.15Fe-0.2Mn-0.1Si-0.1Cu-0.10C |
NICKEL | N6 | N02200 | 2.4066 | NNC | 8.9 | 99Ni-0.15Fe-0.2Mn-0.1Si-0.1Cu-0.10C |
NICKEL | N02270 | 2.4050 | 8.9 | 99.9Ni-0.02Fe-0.001Mn-0.002Si-0.005Cu-0.01C |