AWG 16 Cr15Al5 FeCrAl Resistance Heating Wire
AWG 16 Cr15Al5 FeCrAl Resistance Heating Wire
Product Title: AWG 16 Cr15Al5 FeCrAl Resistance Heating Wire
Product Overview This product is a high-grade iron-chromium-aluminum (FeCrAl) alloy resistance wire conforming to American Wire Gauge (AWG) standard #16.Made from Cr15Al5 alloy,this wire delivers balanced performance between high-temperature capability,oxidation resistance,and cost-effectiveness,making it particularly suitable for medium-high temperature applications and budget-conscious projects without compromising basic performance requirements.
Key Features & Advantages
- Optimal Cost-Efficiency: Provides a solid balance between performance and cost,serving as the most economical choice within the FeCrAl family while still outperforming conventional heating materials.
Detailed Specifications
- Alloy Type: Iron-Chromium-Aluminum (FeCrAl)
- Grade: Cr15Al5
- Wire Gauge: AWG 16 (approximately 1.29 mm diameter)
- Continuous Operating Temperature: Up to 1150°C
- Resistivity Range: ~1.25-1.30 μΩ·m
- Surface Finish: Standard matte black black oxidized surface or bright annealed finish available.
Typical Applications
- Industrial Heating Systems: Electric furnace elements,industrial oven heaters.
- Consumer Appliances: Heating elements in toasters,hair dryers,and room heaters.
- Temperature Sensing & Control Devices: Component in thermocouples and temperature sensors.
- Automotive Components: Glow plugs and seat heating elements.
Quality Assurance & Certifications
- Compliance Standards: Meets IEC 60304 and relevant industry specifications.
- Material Traceability: Full test certificates available upon request.
Chemical Content(%)
| C | P | S | Mn | Si | Cr | Ni | Al | Fe | Other | ||
| Max | |||||||||||
| 0.12 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.70 | Max 1.0 | 13.0~15.0 | Max 0.60 | 4.5~6.0 | Bal. | - | ||
Mechanical Properties
| Max Continuous Service Temp | 980ºC |
| Resisivity at 20ºC | 1.28 ohm mm2/m |
| Density | 7.4 g/cm3 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 52.7 KJ/m·h·ºC |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 15.4×10-6/ºC |
| Melting Point | 1450ºC |
| Tensile Strength | 637~784 Mpa |
| Elongation | Min 12% |
| Section Variation Shrink Rate | 65~75% |
| Repeatedly Bend Frequency | Min 5 times |
| Continuous Service Time | - |
| Hardness | 200-260HB |
| Micrographic Structure | Ferrite |
| Magnetic Property | Magnetic |
Temperature Factor of Electrical Resistivity
| 20ºC | 100ºC | 200ºC | 300ºC | 400ºC | 500ºC | 600ºC | 700ºC | 800ºC | 900ºC | 1000ºC |
| 1 | 1.005 | 1.014 | 1.028 | 1.044 | 1.064 | 1.090 | 1.120 | 1.132 | 1.142 | 1.150 |
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FAQ
1. What's the minimum quantity customer can order?
If we have your size in stock, we can provide any quantity you want.
If we do not have, for spool wire, we can produce 1 spool, about 2-3kg. For coil wire, 25kg.
2. How can you pay for small sample amount?
We have account, wire transfer for sample amount also ok.
3. Customer do not have express account. How will us arrange the delivery for sample order?
Just need to provide your address information, we will check the express cost, you can arrange the express cost together with sample value.
4. What's our payment terms?
We can accept LC T/T payment terms, it also depending on delivery and total amount. Let's talk more in details after getting your detailed requirements.
5. Do you provide free samples?
If you want several meters and we have stock of your size, we can provide, customer need to bear the International express cost.
6. What's our working time?
We will give you reply through email/phone Online contact tool within 24 hours. No matter working day or holidays.
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