R63C

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Datasheet updated 2024-06-28 09:09 (supersedes all previous editions)

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R63C is a nickel alloy (Ni alloy) with a high melting point in addition to good conductivity. The alloy is characterized by a low discharge potential as well as good corrosion resistance in carburizing and sulphidizing atmospheres.

R63C is typically used as a spark plug electrode.

Chemical composition

	Ni %	Si %	Mn %
Nominal composition	95	1	4

Mechanical properties

	Tensile strength
	R_m
	MPa
Min	440
Max	1200

Physical properties

Density g/cm³	8.72
Electrical resistivity at 20°C Ω mm²/m	0.22
Temperature coefficient of resistance (20- 250 °C) (x 10^-6/K)	3000

Coefficient of thermal expansion
Temperature °C	Thermal Expansion x 10^-6/K
20 - 500	15.2

Thermal conductivity
Temperature °C	100
W m^-1 K^-1	38.5

Specific heat capacity
Temperature °C	20
kJ kg^-1 K^-1	0.203

Melting point °C	1430