36NiFe wire has negligible change in its dimensions over the higher temperature ranges up to 500°C. It retains its mechanical properties and hardness at cryogenic temperature ranges and used as a component in the bimetallic strip.
Chemical Composition
| Iron Fe Bal. | Nickel Ni 35.0-37.0% |
| Alloy | Ni % | Fe% |
| 36NiFe | 35.0 – 37.0 | Balance |
Mechanical Property
| Alloy State | Tensile Strength, N/mm² |
Yield Strength, N/mm² |
Elongation, % |
| Wire | 490.00 | 240.00 | 42.00 |
Physical Properties
| Density | 8.11 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point | 1430 °C |
| Inflection Point | 220 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 10.0 W/m•°C |
| Coefficient of Expantion | 11.5 μm/m °C (20 – 100°C) |
| 2.6 μm/m °C (20 – 200°C) |
Characteristics
- Almost stable dimensions at various temperature ranges
- Hardness
- Large yield strength
- High tensile strength
Applications
- Dual metallic strip