NiCr 60 15

Common trade names: NiCr60/15, Ni60Cr15, Chromel C, N6, Nikrothal 6, Nikrothal 60, Cronifer II, Alloy C.

NiCr 60 15 (Werkstoff Nr 2.4867) is an austenitic Nickel-Chromium alloy for use at temperatures up to 1150°C. The precision Nickel-Chromium alloy 60/15 is characterized by high resistivity, good oxidation resistance and very good form stability. It has good ductility after use and excellent weldability.

Chemical composition

Nickel Ni 57.0-60.0% Iron Fe Bal. Chromium Cr 14.0-17.0% Silicon Si 1.0-1.7% Manganese Mn 1.0% Carbon C 0.1% Cupper Cu 0.4% Aluminium Al 0.2%

Physical properties

Density at
Room°C		 Electrical
Resistivity
at 20°C		 Melting Point
°C		 Max Continuous
Operating Temperature
in Air °C		 Magnetic Properties
8.2 g/cm3 1.11(1.13)* microhm-m 1390 1150 The Material is Slightly Magnetic
*Electrical Resistivity 1.11 Ω mm2/m corresponds to an Oxidized Annealed condition
Electrical Resistivity 1.13 Ω mm2/m corresponds to a Bright Annealed condition

Mechanical properties

NiCr 80 20
wire, mm		 Yield Strength
Rp0.2 (MPa)		 Tensile Strength
Rm (MPa)		 Elongation
A %		 Hardness Hv
1.0 370 730 35 180
4.0 300 700 30 160

Product forms

Product Size (mm) Condition of Supply
Wire 0.2 – 12.0 Bright Annealed
Oxidized
Bar 5.0 – 60.0 Hot Finished
Cold Finished
Peeled
Bright Turned
Bright Annealed
Strip Thickness 2.5 – 5.0
Width 20 – 100		 Cold Finished
Bright Annealed
Ribbon Thickness 0.2 – 1.0
Width 2.0 – 4.5 		Bright Annealed
Flat Rolled
Stranded Wire 2.5 – 3.0 Hard
Annealed

Application

NiCr 60 15 is used for electric heating element materials in domestic appliances. Typical applications are metal sheathed tubular elements used in, for example, hot plates, grills, toaster ovens and storage heaters. The alloys 6015 is also used for suspended coils in air heaters in clothes dryers, fan heaters, hand dryers.

  • High-resistance and potentiometer resistors.
  • Electric heating elements (home & industrial use).
  • Industrial furnaces up to 1150°C.
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