NF38 Ni50%-55% PTC Ni-Fe Alloy Wire for Overcurrent Protection and Effective Temperature Regulation Resistance 0.38
NF38 Ni50%-55% PTC Ni-Fe Alloy Wire for Overcurrent Protection and Effective Temperature Regulation Resistance 0.38
| Main Chemical Composition Wt.% NF38 PTC Ni-Fe Alloy | % | Ni | Fe |
| Min | 50 | ||
| Max | 55 | Bal. |
Key features of PTC Ni-Fe alloy with NF38 include:
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High Permeability and Magnetic Properties
- Soft magnetic material: It exhibits high magnetic permeability, making it suitable for use in electromagnetic components.
- Low coercivity: It requires minimal energy to magnetize and demagnetize.
- Excellent for transformers, magnetic shields, and other components in electrical and magnetic systems.Corrosion Resistance: The nickel content enhances the alloy’s resistance to oxidation and corrosion, making it durable in challenging environments.
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Temperature Coefficient of Resistivity
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Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC): The resistivity increases with rising temperature, which is useful for temperature sensing and control applications.
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- Provides stability in electrical resistance over certain temperature ranges.
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High Electrical Resistivity
- Offers better resistance to electrical current flow compared to other magnetic alloys, which is beneficial for reducing energy losses in magnetic circuits.
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Thermal Stability
- Performs reliably across a wide temperature range, making it suitable for applications in varying environmental conditions.
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Mechanical Properties
- Good ductility and machinability allow for manufacturing into thin sheets, wires, or other forms.
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Corrosion Resistance
- The nickel content enhances the alloy’s resistance to oxidation and corrosion, making it durable in challenging environments.
Applications:
- Magnetic cores in transformers, inductors, and chokes.
- Thermistors and other temperature-sensitive devices.
- Magnetic shielding for electronic devices.
- Precision instrumentation where consistent magnetic properties are critical.
This alloy's combination of magnetic, thermal, and mechanical properties makes it highly valuable in industrial, electrical, and electronic applications.
Resistance Values and Naming Conventions for PTC Ni-Fe Alloy Wires
| Alloy brand | 20℃ Resistivity | The tolerance range | ||||
| NF13 | 0.13 | ±0.02 | ||||
| NF15 | 0.15 | ±0.02 | ||||
| NF20 | 0.20 | ±0.02 | ||||
| NF23 | 0.23 | ±0.02 | ||||
| NF25 | 0.25 | ±0.02 | ||||
| NF32 | 0.32 | ±0.02 | ||||
| NF36 | 0.36 | ±0.02 | ||||
| NF38 | 0.38 | ±0.02 | ||||
| NF40 | 0.40 | ±0.02 | ||||
| NF43 | 0.43 | ±0.02 | ||||
| NF46 | 0.46 | ±0.02 | ||||
| NF52 | 0.52 | ±0.02 | ||||
| NF60 | 0.60 | ±0.02 | ||||
Chemical Composition of Different Models of PTC Ni-Fe Alloy Wire
| Alloy brand | Chemical element | ||||
| Ni % | Fe % | ||||
| NF13 | 85-95 | Rest | |||
| NF15 | 75-85 | Rest | |||
| NF20 | 70-75 | Rest | |||
| NF23 | 60-65 | Rest | |||
| NF25 | 60-65 | Rest | |||
| NF32 | 50-55 | Rest | |||
| NF36 | 50-55 | Rest | |||
| NF38 | 50-55 | Rest | |||
| NF40 | 50-55 | Rest | |||
| NF43 | 45-50 | Rest | |||
| NF46 | 45-50 | Rest | |||
| NF52 | 45-50 | Rest | |||
| NF60 | 45-50 | Rest | |||
Temperature Coefficients of Different Models of PTC Ni-Fe Alloy Wire
| Alloy brand | 120℃ Temperature coefficient PPM | The tolerance range PPM | ||||||||||||
| NF13 | 4200 | ±300 | ||||||||||||
| NF15 | 4400 | ±300 | ||||||||||||
| NF20 | 4500 | ±300 | ||||||||||||
| NF23 | 4800 | ±300 | ||||||||||||
| NF25 | 4600 | ±300 | ||||||||||||
| NF32 | 4200 | ±300 | ||||||||||||
| NF36 | 3800 | ±300 | ||||||||||||
| NF38 | 4000 | ±300 | ||||||||||||
| NF40 | 3800 | ±300 | ||||||||||||
| NF43 | 3400 | ±300 | ||||||||||||
| NF46 | 3200 | ±300 | ||||||||||||
| NF52 | 3000 | ±300 | ||||||||||||
| NF60 | 2500 | ±300 | ||||||||||||
Mechanical properties (tensile strength)
| Category | Diameter range mm |
Elongation rate ≥ % |
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| Cold drawn wire | 0.05 > d < 0.1 | ≥ 18 | |
| 0.1 > d < 0.3 | ≥ 20 | ||
| 0.3 > d < 0.5 | ≥ 20 | ||
| 0.5 > d < 1.0 | ≥ 20 | ||
Size (diameter)
| Alloy Code | Diameter mm | |||||
| Wire | Rod | Wire rod | ||||
| NF13 | 0.05-8.0 | 12-30 | 8-14 | |||
| NF15 | 0.05-8.0 | 12-30 | 8-14 | |||
| NF20 | 0.05-8.0 | 12-30 | 8-14 | |||
| NF23 | 0.05-8.0 | 12-30 | 8-14 | |||
| NF25 | 0.05-8.0 | 12-30 | 8-14 | |||
| NF32 | 0.05-8.0 | 12-30 | 8-14 | |||
| NF36 | 0.05-8.0 | 12-30 | 8-14 | |||
| NF38 | 0.05-8.0 | 12-30 | 8-14 | |||
| NF40 | 0.05-8.0 | 12-30 | 8-14 | |||
| NF43 | 0.05-8.0 | 12-30 | 8-14 | |||
| NF46 | 0.05-8.0 | 12-30 | 8-14 | |||
| NF52 | 0.05-8.0 | 12-30 | 8-14 | |||
| NF60 | 0.05-8.0 | 12-30 | 8-14 | |||
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