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.

Applications include:

  • Industrial thermostats that operate at temperatures up to 450oC (840oF)
  • Glass to metal seals
     
Approximate Chemical Composition
Ni 48%
Fe BAL
DENSITY 8.2 g/cm3 0.296 lb/in3
MELTING POINT 1450oC 2640oF
INFLECTION POINT 460°C 860°F
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY 16.7 W/m•°C 116 btu•in/ft2•h°F
COEFFICIENT OF EXPANSION 8.5 µm/m °C
( 20 - 100°C)

8.3-9.3 µm/m °C
( 20 - 400°C)

4.7 x 10-6 in/in °F
( 70 - 212°F)

4.6-5.2 x 10-6 in/in °F
( 70 - 572°F)

 

HEAT TREATMENT (AFTER FORMING)

The Nilo alloys are usually used in the annealed condition (residual cold work distorts the coefficients of thermal expansion.

Anneal at 850 - 1000°C (1560 - 1830°F)

 
CONDITION  

APPROX TENSILE STRENGTH

 

APPROX SERVICE TEMPERATURE

Annealed 450-550 N/mm2 65-80 ksi up to 450oC up to 840oF
Hard Drawn 700-900 N/mm2 102-131 ksi up to 450oC up to 840oF
 
STANDARDS
ASTM F30
 


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