Nifethal 52 is a nickel-iron alloy (NiFe alloy) for use at temperatures up to 600°C (1110°F). The alloy is characterized by low resistivity and high temperature coefficient of resistance.
Typical applications for Nifethal 52 are in voltage regulators, timing devices, temperature sensitive resistors, temperature compensating devices, and low temperature heating applications.
Chemical composition
|
Ni % |
Fe % |
| Nominal composition |
52.0 |
Bal. |
Mechanical properties
| Wire size |
Yield strength |
Tensile strength |
Elongation |
| Ø |
Rp0.2 |
Rm |
A |
| mm |
MPa |
MPa |
% |
| 0.5 |
340 |
610 |
30 |
Physical properties
| Density g/cm3 |
8.20 |
| Electrical resistivity at 20°C Ω mm2/m |
0.37 |
Temperature factor of resistivity
| Temperature °C |
100 |
150 |
200 |
250 |
300 |
350 |
400 |
450 |
500 |
| Ct |
1.33 |
1.53 |
1.73 |
1.93 |
2.13 |
2.32 |
2.49 |
2.64 |
2.77 |
Coefficient of thermal expansion
| Temperature °C |
Thermal Expansion X10-6/K-1 |
| 20-100 |
10 |
Thermal conductivity
| Temperature °C |
20 |
| W m-1 K-1 |
17 |
Specific heat capacity
| Temperature °C |
20 |
| kJ kg-1 K-1 |
0.50 |
| Melting point °C |
1435 |
| Max continuous operating temperature in air °C |
600 |
| Magnetic properties |
The material is magnetic up to approximately 530°C (the Curie point). |
Disclaimer: Recommendations are for guidance only, and the suitability of a material for a specific application can be confirmed only when we know the actual service conditions. Continuous development may necessitate changes in technical data without notice. This datasheet is only valid for Kanthal materials.
Datasheet updated 2013-03-22 12:40:26 (supersedes all previous editions)
