NiCr 60/15
Resistance alloys and resistance heating alloys
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NiChrome 60 (NiCr 60/15) is an austenitic nickel-chromium alloy for use at temperatures up to 1150°C. This Ni-Cr alloy has high resistivity and good oxidation resistance. It also has better ductility after use compared with FeCrAl alloys.
| C % | Si % | Mn % | Cr % | Fe % | Ni% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | – | 0.75 | – | 15.0 | Bal. | 55.0 |
| Max | 0.08 | 1.60 | 0.60 | 18.0 | 61.0 |
|
Density g/cm3
|
8.20 |
|
Electrical resistivity at 20°C Ω mm2/m
|
1.12 |
|
Melting point °C
|
1390 |
|
Max continuous operating temperature in air °C
|
1150 |
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Specific heat capacity kJ kg-1 K-1
|
0.494 |
|
Thermal conductivity
|
12.6 |
|
Coefficient of thermal expansion 20-1000 °C 10-6/K |
17.0 |
|
Magnetic property
|
non-magnetic |
| °C | 100 | 200 | 300 | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 800 | 900 | 1000 | 1100 |
| Ct | 1.011 | 1.024 | 1.038 | 1.052 | 1.064 | 1.069 | 1.073 | 1.078 | 1.088 | 1.095 | 1.109 |
| Wire | Tensile strength | Elongation |
| Ø | Rm | A |
| mm | MPa | % |
| 3 | 600 | 20 |
We are able to offer insulated nickel chromium alloy wires and ribbons through following ways:
- Enamels: Polyester, polyurethane, polyester imine, etc.
- Teflon: FEP, PFA, ETFE, etc.
- Plastic: PP, PE, PVC, TPEE, TPX, etc.