6J8/6J8P/6J8X Precision Resistance Wire High Electrical Resistivity and Low TCR for Consistent Performance in Electronic Devices
6J8/6J8P/6J8X Precision Resistance Wire High Electrical Resistivity and Low TCR for Consistent Performance in Electronic Devices
6J8/6J8P/6J8X Precision Resistance Wire refers to a type of precision resistor wire commonly used in applications that require stable and accurate electrical resistance. This wire is often made from a Manganin-type alloy, which includes a mix of elements such as Copper (Cu), Nickel (Ni), and Manganese (Mn), though exact compositions can vary slightly across the different grades or designations (6J8, 6J8P, 6J8X).
6J8/6J8P/6J8X Precision Resistance Wire is a high-performance material used in applications requiring precise and stable electrical resistance, with low temperature dependency and high durability. It is ideal for calibration, current sensing, and precision measurement applications across scientific, industrial, and high-tech fields. The various grades (P and X) offer enhanced properties for more demanding or specialized applications, ensuring accuracy and long-term reliability.
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Chemical Composition Wt.% 6J8 F1 Manganin |
% | Si | Cu | Mn |
| Min | 1 | 8 | ||
| Max | 2 | Rest | 10 |
Chemical composition
| Name | Type | Main chemical composition % | |||
| Cu | Mn | Ni | Si | ||
| Manganin | 6J12 | Rest | 11~13 | 2~3 | / |
| F1 Manganin | 6J8 | Rest | 8~10 | / | 1~2 |
| F2 Manganin | 6J13 | Rest | 11~13 | 2~5 | / |
Volume resistivity for wires, sheet and ribbons
| Name | Type | Volume resistivity (μΩ·m) |
| Manganin | 6J12 | 0.47±0.03 |
| F1 Manganin | 6J8 | 0.35±0.05 |
| F2 Manganin | 6J13 | 0.44±0.04 |
Average resistance-temperature coefficient of Constantan
| Name | Application temperature | Test temperature | Resistance-temperature coefficient | Average resistance-temperature coefficient | ||
| α×10-6 ℃-1 | β×10-6 ℃-1 | α×10-6 ℃-1 | ||||
| Manganin wire, sheet | Level 1 | 5~45 | 10, 20, 40 | -3~+5 | -0.7~0 | / |
| Level 2 | -5~+10 | |||||
| Level 3 | -10~+5 | |||||
| F1 Manganin wire, sheet | 10~80 | 10, 20, 40 | -5~+10 | -0.25~0 | / | |
| F2 Manganin wire, sheet | 10~80 | 0~+40 | -0.7~1 | / | ||
Elongation rate
| Dia.(mm) | Elongation rate (Lo=200mm), % |
| 0.05 | 6 |
| >0.05~0.10 | 8 |
| >0.10~0.50 | 12 |
| >0.50 | 15 |
Thermal EMF rate for copper
| Name | Type | Temperature | Average thermal EMF rate for copper |
| Manganin | 6J12 | 0~100 | 1 |
| F1 Manganin | 6J8 | 0~100 | 2 |
| F2 Manganin | 6J13 | 0~100 | 3 |
| Note: Thermal EMF rate for copper is absolute value | |||
The net weight per spool
| Dia(mm) | Net weight (g) | Dia(mm) | Net weight (g) |
| 0.02~0.025 | 5 | >0.28~0.45 | 300 |
| >0.025~0.03 | 10 | >0.45~0.63 | 400 |
| >0.03~0.04 | 15 | >0.63~0.75 | 700 |
| >0.04~0.06 | 30 | >0.75~1.18 | 1200 |
| >0.06~0.08 | 60 | >1.18~2.50 | 2000 |
| >0.08~0.15 | 80 | >2.50~3.00 | 3000 |
| >0.15~0.28 | 150 |
Manganin(6J12) Technical data of wires
| Dia. (mm) | Cross-sectional area (mm²) | Weight/Meter (g/m) | Resistance/Meter at 20℃ (Ω/m) | Dia. (mm) | Cross-sectional area (mm²) | Weight/Meter (g/m) | Resistance/Meter at 20℃ (Ω/m) |
| 0.020 | 0.000314 | 0.00265 | 1346-1646 | 0.224 | 0.03941 | 0.3326 | 11.2-12.6 |
| 0.022 | 0.000318 | 0.00321 | 1113-1360 | 0.250 | 0.04909 | 0.414 | 9.00-10.15 |
| 0.025 | 0.000491 | 0.00414 | 862-1053 | 0.280 | 0.06158 | 0.5197 | 7.17-8.09 |
| 0.028 | 0.000616 | 0.0052 | 687-840 | 0.315 | 0.07793 | 0.6577 | 5.73-6.33 |
| 0.032 | 0.000804 | 0.00679 | 583-631 | 0.355 | 0.9898 | 0.8354 | 4.51-4.99 |
| 0.036 | 0.001018 | 0.00859 | 452-499 | 0.400 | 0.1257 | 1.061 | 3.55-3.93 |
| 0.040 | 0.001257 | 0.01061 | 344-404 | 0.450 | 0.159 | 1.342 | 2.81-3.10 |
| 0.045 | 0.001509 | 0.01342 | 272-319 | 0.500 | 0.1963 | 1.657 | 2.27-2.51 |
| 0.050 | 0.001963 | 0.01657 | 220-259 | 0.560 | 0.2463 | 2.08 | 1.83-1.98 |
| 0.056 | 0.002463 | 0.02079 | 176-206 | 0.630 | 0.3117 | 2.63 | 1.45-1.57 |
| 0.063 | 0.003117 | 0.02631 | 139-163 | 0.710 | 0.3959 | 3.34 | 1.14-1.23 |
| 0.071 | 0.003959 | 0.03341 | 109-128 | 0.750 | 0.4418 | 3.73 | 1.02-1.11 |
| 0.080 | 0.005027 | 0.04243 | 86.0-101.0 | 0.800 | 0.5027 | 4.24 | 0.898-0.972 |
| 0.090 | 0.006362 | 0.0537 | 68.0-79.80 | 0.850 | 0.5674 | 4.79 | 0.795-0.861 |
| 0.100 | 0.007854 | 0.0663 | 55.1-64.6 | 0.900 | 0.6362 | 5.37 | 0.709-0.768 |
| 0.112 | 0.009852 | 0.08315 | 44.4-51.0 | 0.950 | 0.7088 | 5.98 | 0.637-0.690 |
| 0.125 | 0.01227 | 0.1036 | 35.6-41.0 | 1.000 | 0.7854 | 6.63 | 0.574-0.622 |
| 0.140 | 0.01539 | 0.1299 | 28.4-32.7 | 1.060 | 0.8825 | 7.45 | 0.511-0.554 |
| 0.150 | 0.01767 | 0.1491 | 24.7-28.5 | 1.120 | 0.9852 | 8.32 | 0.458-0.496 |
| 0.160 | 0.02011 | 0.1697 | 21.7-25.0 | 1.180 | 1.094 | 9.23 | 0.413-0.447 |
| 0.170 | 0.02270 | 0.1916 | 19.3-22.2 | 1.250 | 1.227 | 10.36 | 0.368-0.398 |
| 0.180 | 0.02545 | 0.2148 | 17.2-19.8 | 1.320 | 1.368 | 11.55 | 0.330-0.357 |
| 0.190 | 0.02835 | 0.239 | 15.4-17.7 | 1.400 | 1.539 | 12.99 | 0.293-0.318 |
| 0.200 | 0.03142 | 0.2652 | 14.1-15.9 | 1.500 | 1.767 | 14.91 | 0.255-0.277 |
| 0.212 | 0.03530 | 0.2979 | 12.5-14.1 | 1.600 | 2.011 | 16.97 | 0.224-0.243 |
Constantan&Manganin wire data table
| Dia.(mm) | Sectional area nominal value(mm2) | Resistance per meter (Ω/m) | ||||||||
| 6J12X | 6J8X | 6J13X | 6J40X | |||||||
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Nominal value (mm) |
Tolerance | Nominal value (Ω/m) | Tolerance | Nominal value (Ω/m) | Tolerance | Nominal value (Ω/m) | Tolerance | Nominal value (Ω/m) | Tolerance | |
| 0.020 | ±0.002 | 0.000314 | 1496 | ±10% | 1528 | ±10% | ||||
| 0.022 | 0.000380 | 1236 | 1263 | |||||||
| 0.025 | 0.000491 | 957 | 978 | |||||||
| 0.028 | 0.000616 | 763 | 780 | |||||||
| 0.032 | ±0.003 | 0.000804 | 584 | ±8% | ±8% | ±8% | 597 | ±8% | ||
| 0.036 | 0.001018 | 462 | 472 | |||||||
| 0.040 | 0.001257 | 374 | 382 | |||||||
| 0.045 | 0.001590 | 296 | 302 | |||||||
| 0.050 | 0.001963 | 239 | 244 | |||||||
| 0.056 | 0.002463 | 191 | 195 | |||||||
| 0.063 | 0.003117 | 151 | 154 | |||||||
| 0.071 | 0.003959 | 119 | 121 | |||||||
| 0.080 | 0.005027 | 93.5 | 69.6 | 87.5 | 95.5 | |||||
| 0.090 | 0.006362 | 73.9 | 55.0 | 69.2 | 75.5 | |||||
| 0.100 | 0.007854 | 59.8 | 44.6 | 56.0 | 61.1 | |||||
| 0.112 | ±0.005 | 0.009852 | 47.7 | ±7% | 35.5 | ±7% | 44.7 | ±7% | 48.7 | ±7% |
| 0.125 | 0.01227 | 38.3 | 28.5 | 35.9 | 39.1 | |||||
| 0.140 | 0.01539 | 30.5 | 22.7 | 28.6 | 31.2 | |||||
| 0.160 | 0.02011 | 23.4 | 17.4 | 21.9 | 23.9 | |||||
| 0.180 | 0.02545 | 18.5 | 13.8 | 17.3 | 18.9 | |||||
| 0.200 | ±0.005 | 0.03142 | 15.0 | ±6% | 11.1 | ±6% | 14.0 | ±6% | 15.3 | ±6% |
| 0.224 | 0.03941 | 11.9 | 8.88 | 11.2 | 12.2 | |||||
| 0.250 | 0.04909 | 9.57 | 7.13 | 8.96 | 9.78 | |||||
| 0.280 | 0.06158 | 7.63 | 5.68 | 7.15 | 7.80 | |||||
| 0.315 | ±0.010 | 0.007793 | 6.03 | ±5% | 4.49 | ±5% | 5.65 | ±5% | 6.16 | ±5% |
| 0.355 | 0.09898 | 4.75 | 3.54 | 4.45 | 4.85 | |||||
| 0.400 | 0.1257 | 3.74 | 2.79 | 3.50 | 3.82 | |||||
| 0.450 | 0.1590 | 2.96 | 2.20 | 2.77 | 3.02 | |||||
| 0.500 | ±0.015 | 0.1963 | 2.39 | ±4% | 1.78 | ±4% | 2.24 | ±4% | 2.44 | ±4% |
| 0.560 | 0.2463 | 1.91 | 1.42 | 1.79 | 1.95 | |||||
| 0.630 | 0.3117 | 1.51 | 1.12 | 1.41 | 1.51 | |||||
| 0.710 | 0.3959 | 1.19 | 0.884 | 1.11 | 1.21 | |||||
| 0.750 | 0.4418 | 1.06 | 0.792 | 1.00 | 1.09 | |||||
| 0.800 | 0.5027 | 0.935 | 0.696 | 0.875 | 0.955 | |||||
| 0.850 | 0.5674 | 0.828 | 0.617 | 0.775 | 0.846 | |||||
| 0.900 | 0.6362 | 0.739 | 0.550 | 0.692 | 0.755 | |||||
| 0.950 | 0.7088 | 0.663 | 0.494 | 0.621 | 0.677 | |||||
| 1.000 | 0.7854 | 0.598 | 0.446 | 0.560 | 0.611 | |||||
| 1.060 | ±0.020 | 0.8852 | 0.533 | ±4% | 0.397 | ±4% | 0.499 | ±4% | 0.544 | ±4% |
| 1.120 | 0.9852 | 0.477 | 0.355 | 0.447 | 0.487 | |||||
| 1.180 | 1.094 | 0.430 | 0.320 | 0.402 | 0.439 | |||||
| 1.250 | 1.227 | 0.383 | 0.285 | 0.359 | 0.391 | |||||
| 1.320 | 1.368 | 0.343 | 0.256 | 0.322 | 0.351 | |||||
| 1.400 | 1.539 | 0.305 | 0.227 | 0.286 | 0.312 | |||||
| 1.500 | 1.767 | 0.266 | 0.198 | 0.249 | 0.272 | |||||
| 1.600 | 2.011 | 0.234 | 0.174 | 0.219 | 0.239 | |||||
| 1.700 | ±0.025 | 2.270 | 0.207 | ±4% | 0.154 | ±4% | 0.194 | ±4% | 0.211 | ±4% |
| 1.800 | 2.545 | 0.185 | 0.138 | 0.173 | 0.189 | |||||
| 1.900 | 2.835 | 0.166 | 0.123 | 0.155 | 0.169 | |||||
| 2.000 | 3.142 | 0.15 | 0.111 | 0.140 | 0.153 | |||||
| 2.120 | 3.530 | 0.133 | 0.0992 | 0.125 | 0.136 | |||||
| 2.240 | ±0.030 | 3.941 | 0.119 | ±4% | 0.0888 | ±4% | 0.112 | ±4% | 0.122 | ±4% |
| 2.360 | 4.374 | 0.107 | 0.0800 | 0.101 | 0.110 | |||||
| 2.500 | 4.909 | 0.0957 | 0.0713 | 0.0896 | 0.0978 | |||||
| 2.650 | 5.515 | 0.0852 | 0.0635 | 0.0798 | 0.0870 | |||||
| 2.800 | 6.158 | 0.0763 | 0.0568 | 0.0715 | 0.0780 | |||||
| 3.000 | 7.069 | 0.0665 | 0.0495 | 0.0622 | 0.0679 | |||||
| 3.150 | ±0.035 | 7.793 | 0.0603 | ±4% | 0.0449 | ±4% | 0.0565 | ±4% | 0.0616 | ±4% |
| 3.350 | 8.814 | 0.0533 | 0.0397 | 0.0499 | 0.0545 | |||||
| 3.550 | 9.898 | 0.0475 | 0.0354 | 0.0445 | 0.0485 | |||||
| 3.750 | 11.04 | 0.0426 | 0.0317 | 0.0398 | 0.0435 | |||||
| 4.000 | 12.57 | 0.0374 | 0.0279 | 0.0350 | 0.0382 | |||||
| 4.250 | 14.19 | 0.0331 | 0.0247 | 0.0310 | 0.0338 | |||||
| 4.500 | 15.90 | 0.0296 | 0.0220 | 0.0277 | 0.0302 | |||||
| 4.750 | ±0.040 | 17.72 | 0.0265 | ±4% | 0.0198 | ±4% | 0.0248 | ±4% | 0.0271 | ±4% |
| 5.000 | 19.63 | 0.0239 | 0.0178 | 0.0224 | 0.0244 | |||||
| 5.300 | ±0.050 | 22.06 | 0.0213 | ±4% | 0.0159 | ±4% | 0.0199 | ±4% | 0.0218 | ±4% |
| 5.600 | 24.63 | 0.0191 | 0.0142 | 0.0179 | 0.0195 | |||||
| 6.000 | ±0.060 | 28.27 | 0.0166 | ±4% | 0.0124 | ±4% | 0.0156 | ±4% | 0.017 | ±4% |
| 6.300 | 31.17 | 0.0151 | 0.0112 | 0.0141 | 0.0154 | |||||
Sheet size
| Thickness(mm) | Tolerance | Width(mm) | Tolerance |
| 0.1 | ±0.010 | 50 75 100 |
Width<100mm, ±1 Width≥100mm, ±1.5 |
| 0.112 | |||
| 0.125 | |||
| 0.140 | |||
| 0.160 | |||
| 0.180 | ±0.0100-0.020 | ||
| 0.200 | |||
| 0.224 | |||
| 0.250 | |||
| 0.280 | |||
| 0.315 | |||
| 0.355 | |||
| 0.400 | ±0.020 | 50 75 100 125 150 175 |
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| 0.450 | |||
| 0.500 | |||
| 0.560 | ±0.020-0.030 | ||
| 0.630 | |||
| 0.710 | |||
| 0.800 | ±0.030 | ||
| 0.900 | |||
| 1.000 | ±0.040 | ||
| 1.120 | |||
| 1.250 | |||
| 1.400 | ±0.050 | ||
| 1.600 | |||
| 1.800 | ±0.060 | ||
| 2.000 |
Manganin strip table, Cross-sectional area(mm2)
| Width(mm) Thickness(mm) |
6.3 | 8.0 | 10.0 | 12.5 | 16.0 | 20.0 | 25.0 | 31.5 | 40.0 | |
| ±0.3 | ±0.3 | ±0.3 | ±0.4 | ±0.4 | ±0.5 | ±0.5 | ±0.6 | ±0.7 | ||
| 0.180 | ±0.010 | 1.066 | ||||||||
| 0.200 | 1.184 | |||||||||
| 0.224 | 1.327 | 1.684 | ||||||||
| 0.250 | +0.01 -0.02 |
1.481 | 1.880 | 2.450 | ||||||
| 0.280 | 1.658 | 2.106 | 2.744 | |||||||
| 0.315 | 1.865 | 2.369 | 3.087 | 3.859 | ||||||
| 0.355 | 2.102 | 2.670 | 3.479 | 4.349 | ||||||
| 0.400 | ±0.020 | 2.369 | 3.008 | 3.920 | 4.900 | 6.272 | ||||
| 0.450 | 2.665 | 3.384 | 4.410 | 5.513 | 7.056 | 8.820 | 11.03 | |||
| 0.500 | 2.961 | 3.760 | 4.900 | 6.125 | 7.840 | 9.800 | 12.25 | |||
| 0.560 | +0.020 -0.030 |
3.316 | 4.211 | 5.488 | 6.860 | 8.781 | 10.98 | 13.72 | ||
| 0.630 | 3.731 | 4.738 | 6.174 | 7.718 | 9.878 | 12.35 | 15.44 | |||
| 0.710 | 4.205 | 5.339 | 6.958 | 8.698 | 11.13 | 13.92 | 17.40 | |||
| 0.800 | ±0.030 | 4.738 | 6.016 | 7.840 | 9.800 | 12.54 | 15.68 | 19.60 | 24.70 | 31.36 |
| 0.900 | 5.33 | 6.768 | 8.820 | 11.03 | 14.11 | 17.64 | 22.05 | 27.78 | 35.28 | |
| 1.000 | ±0.040 | 5.922 | 7.520 | 9.800 | 12.25 | 15.68 | 19.60 | 24.50 | 30.87 | 39.20 |
| 1.120 | 6.633 | 8.422 | 10.98 | 13.72 | 17.56 | 21.95 | 27.44 | 34.57 | 43.90 | |
| 1.250 | 7.403 | 9.400 | 12.25 | 15.31 | 19.60 | 24.50 | 30.63 | 38.59 | 49.00 | |
| 1.400 | ±0.050 | 8.291 | 10.53 | 13.72 | 17.15 | 21.95 | 27.44 | 34.30 | 43.22 | 54.88 |
| 1.600 | 9.475 | 12.03 | 15.68 | 19.60 | 25.09 | 31.36 | 39.20 | 49.39 | 62.72 | |
| 1.800 | ±0.060 | 10.66 | 13.54 | 17.64 | 22.05 | 28.22 | 35.28 | 44.10 | 55.57 | 70.56 |
| 2.000 | 11.84 | 15.04 | 19.60 | 24.50 | 31.36 | 39.20 | 49.00 | 61.74 | 78.40 | |
| Note : The effective cross-sectional area of strip is the product of its width and thickness multiplies the following coefficient: Width<10mm, multiplied by 0.98; Width≥10mm, multiplied by 0.94. |
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Some key features of 6J8 include:
- High Resistivity:
6J8 wires are typically used in resistors or current-sensing applications where stable, high resistivity is required.
- Low TCR:
The wire’s low temperature coefficient ensures that resistance remains stable across varying temperatures, which is vital for precision instruments.
- Corrosion Resistance:
The alloy provides resistance to oxidation and corrosion, even in harsh or humid environments, ensuring the longevity and accuracy of the components.
- Mechanical Properties:
The wire has good tensile strength and can be drawn into fine wire forms for specific applications like precision resistors, shunt resistors, and heating elements.
Application
- Precision Resistors:
Used in standard resistors for calibration and reference, ensuring high accuracy.
Employed in high-precision measurement instruments, including digital multimeters, bridge circuits, and laboratory-grade equipment.
- Current Shunt Resistors:
Ideal for current sensing in high-accuracy electronic circuits, providing reliable resistance under varying load conditions.
- Thermally Compensated Components:
Used in circuits where temperature stability is critical, ensuring consistent performance in temperature-sensitive applications.
- Calibration Equipment:
Employed in precision calibration systems to maintain accuracy over time and under different environmental conditions.
- Industrial and Laboratory Use:
Found in industrial control systems, temperature measurement devices, and scientific research equipment that require precise and stable electrical resistance.
Advantages of 6J8 Series Precision Resistance Wire:
- Long-Term Stability: The material offers stable resistance over long periods, crucial for calibration and measurement applications.
- Low Noise: Offers low electromagnetic interference (EMI) and thermal EMF, making it suitable for sensitive measurements.
- Durability: Resistant to corrosion and oxidation, ensuring reliable performance in harsh environments.
- Versatility: Available in different grades (6J8, 6J8P, 6J8X) for a variety of precision applications, from standard resistors to industrial-grade components.
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