Nifethal 42 is a nickel-iron alloy (NiFe alloy) for use at temperatures up to 600C (1110F). the alloys has a moderate constant thermal expansion factor up to 300C (570F).
Typical applications for Nifethal 42 are in high-temperature thermostats in, for example, gas and electric stoves.
Chemical composition
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Ni % |
Fe % |
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| Nominal composition |
42.0 |
Bal. |
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Mechanical properties
| Wire size |
Tensile strength |
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Rm |
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| mm |
MPa |
| 5.8 |
Min 700 |
Physical properties
| Density g/cm3 |
8.12 |
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| Electrical resistivity at 20C mm2/m |
0.63 |
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| Temperature C |
Thermal Expansion X10-6 /K |
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COEFFICIENT of THERMAL EXPANSION
| 20-100 |
4.5 |
| Temperature C |
100 |
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THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
| W m-1 K-1 |
15 |
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| Temperature C |
20 |
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SPECIFIC HEAT CAPACITY
| KJ kg-1 K-1 |
0.50 |
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| Melting point C |
1425 |
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| Magnetic properties |
the material is magnetic up to approximately 530C (the Curie point). |
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