NiCr Alloy Cr15Ni60/60Ni16Cr/NiCr6015 Perfect Combination Of Performance And Durability In Harsh Environments
NiCr Alloy Cr15Ni60/60Ni16Cr/NiCr6015 The Perfect Combination of Performance and Durability in Harsh Environments
| GB | JIS | ASTM | DIN EN/DIN | GOST |
| Cr15Ni60 | NCHW-2 NCHR-2 |
60Ni16Cr | NiCr6015 | Х15Н60-Н |
Main characteristics of Ni-Cr and Ni-Cr-Fe electric heating alloys
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Type
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Cr30Ni70 | Cr15Ni60 | Cr20Ni35 | Cr20Ni80 | Cr20Ni30 | Cr25Ni20 | |
| Main Chemical composition | Ni | Rest | 55.0-61.0 | 34.0-37.0 | Rest | 30.0-34.0 | 19.0-22.0 |
| Cr | 28.0-31.0 | 15.0-18.0 | 18.0-21.0 | 20.0-23.0 | 18.0-21.0 | 24.0-26.0 | |
| Fe | ≤ 1.0 | Rest | Rest | ≤ 1.0 | Rest | Rest | |
| Max. continuous service temp. of element (℃) | 1250 | 1150 | 1100 | 1200 | 1100 | 1050 | |
| Resistivity at 20 ℃(μΩm) | 1.18±0.05 | 1.12±0.05 | 1.04±0.05 | 1.09±0.05 | 1.06±0.05 | 0.95±0.05 | |
| Density(g/cm3) | 8.10 | 8.20 | 7.90 | 8.40 | 7.90 | 7.15 | |
| Thermal condyctivity (KJ/m·h·℃) | 45.2 | 45.2 | 43.8 | 60.3 | 43.8 | 43.8 | |
| Coefficient of lines expansion (α×10-6/℃) | 17.0 | 17.0 | 19.0 | 18.0 | 19.0 | 19.0 | |
| Melting point (approx.)(℃) | 1380 | 1390 | 1390 | 1400 | 1390 | 1400 | |
| Elonation at rupture(%) | ＞20 | ＞20 | ＞20 | ＞20 | ＞20 | ＞20 | |
| Micrographic structure | Austenite | Austenite | Austenite | Austenite | Austenite | Austenite | |
| Magnetic properties | Non-magnetic | Low-magnetic | Low-magnetic | Non-magnetic | Low-magnetic | Non-magnetic | |
| Note:The various grades of electric resistance alloy material are blended with the amountof rare earth, titanium and other trace elements, to improve the processing performance andextend the period of the uselife. | |||||||
| Chemical Composition Wt.% Cr15Ni60 | % | Ni | Fe | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | Al |
| Min | 55 | 0.75 | 15 | |||||||
| Max | 61 | Rest | 0.08 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.02 | 0.015 | 18 | 0.5 |
| Mechanical properties | Condition | Tensile Strength (UTS)(Rm) | Elongation(A5) | |||
| D>3, T>0.2 | ≥600 MPa | ≥25% | ||||
| 0.1<D<0.3, T>0.2 | ≥600 MPa | ≥20% | ||||
Key Features of NiCr Alloy Wire Cr15Ni60 / 60Ni16Cr / NiCr6015:
- Composition:
Nickel (Ni): 60% (provides high resistance to oxidation and excellent thermal stability).
Chromium (Cr): 15% (increases the alloy's oxidation resistance and contributes to its high-temperature strength).
Iron (Fe): Small amounts, providing additional structural stability.
Other Elements: May contain trace elements such as manganese and silicon to improve workability, mechanical properties, and surface finish.
- High-Temperature Resistance:
Designed to perform well in high-temperature environments up to 1000°C (1832°F) and beyond, maintaining mechanical strength and resistance to oxidation.
Particularly suitable for applications involving thermal cycling and thermal shock, making it reliable in high-heat conditions.
- Corrosion and Oxidation Resistance:
Oxidation Resistance: Chromium enhances the alloy's ability to form a protective oxide layer at elevated temperatures, preventing further degradation. This allows the wire to withstand extreme heat and oxidizing atmospheres.
Corrosion Resistance: Performs well in mildly corrosive environments, including exposure to acids, alkalis, and gases at high temperatures.
- Electrical Resistivity:
Moderate Resistivity: The alloy maintains a stable electrical resistance over a wide temperature range, making it an ideal material for heating elements and resistors.
Its high resistivity combined with good thermal conductivity makes it particularly useful in temperature-sensing devices and thermocouples.
- Mechanical Properties:
Tensile Strength: Provides excellent tensile strength, which allows it to endure mechanical stresses, especially in heating elements.
Ductility: Good ductility for forming wires, ensuring easy fabrication into various shapes and sizes for different applications.
Fatigue Resistance: Withstands repeated heating and cooling cycles without significant degradation, ensuring long service life in high-temperature applications.
- Weldability and Fabrication:
Easy to Weld: Suitable for standard welding processes such as TIG (GTAW) and MIG (GMAW) welding.
Formability: Can be easily drawn into wires, rods, and other forms for use in a variety of applications.
Applications:
- Heating Elements: Used in electric furnaces, ovens, and industrial heating systems, providing stable performance at high temperatures.
- Electrical Resistors: Commonly used in precision resistors, temperature-sensing devices, and thermocouples due to its stable electrical resistivity.
- Furnace Components: Ideal for components such as radiant tubes, retorts, and muffles used in high-temperature processes.
- Chemical Processing Equipment: Suitable for reactors, heat exchangers, and gasification systems exposed to high temperatures and corrosive environments.
- Automotive and Aerospace: Utilized in turbochargers, exhaust systems, and high-temperature applications in engines and turbines.
Advantages of NiCr Alloy Wire Cr15Ni60 / 60Ni16Cr / NiCr6015:
- High-Temperature Stability: Excellent at maintaining strength and performance at temperatures up to 1000°C (1832°F).
- Oxidation Resistance: Forms a protective oxide layer at elevated temperatures, providing long-term durability in hot, oxidative conditions.
- Good Electrical Resistivity: Stable electrical properties, ideal for resistive elements in heating and sensing applications.
- Ease of Fabrication: Easy to fabricate into wire or other forms for industrial use.
- Long Service Life: High resistance to thermal fatigue, oxidation, and corrosion ensures long-lasting performance in demanding applications.
Limitations of NiCr Alloy Wire Cr15Ni60 / 60Ni16Cr / NiCr6015:
- Cost: Higher cost compared to standard alloys due to the nickel content and its specialized properties.
- Moderate Aqueous Corrosion Resistance: While resistant to high temperatures and oxidation, it may not be as effective in extremely acidic or chloride-rich environments.
- Cold Work Hardening: Can work-harden during cold processing, requiring careful handling and machining techniques.
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) |
| 0.018 | 0.000255 | 0.002117 | 3410-4610 | 0.25 | 0.04909 | 0.4074 | 20.88-23.54 |
| 0.020 | 0.000314 | 0.002606 | 2940-3740 | 0.28 | 0.06158 | 0.5111 | 16.64-18.76 |
| 0.022 | 0.000380 | 0.003154 | 2440-3100 | 0.30 | 0.07069 | 0.5867 | 14.49-16.35 |
| 0.025 | 0.000491 | 0.004075 | 1880-2400 | 0.32 | 0.07548 | 0.6265 | 12.74-14.36 |
| 0.028 | 0.000616 | 0.005113 | 1530-1870 | 0.33 | 0.08553 | 0.7099 | 12.20-13.40 |
| 0.030 | 0.000707 | 0.005868 | 1338-1696 | 0.38 | 0.1134 | 0.9412 | 9.13-10.09 |
| 0.032 | 0.000804 | 0.006673 | 1180-1440 | 0.40 | 0.1257 | 1.0433 | 8.24-9.108 |
| 0.035 | 0.000962 | 0.007985 | 981-1200 | 0.41 | 0.132 | 1.0956 | 7.68-8.89 |
| 0.040 | 0.001257 | 0.01043 | 780.7-954.1 | 0.45 | 0.159 | 1.3197 | 6.51-7.196 |
| 0.045 | 0.00159 | 0.0132 | 594-726 | 0.50 | 0.1963 | 1.6293 | 5.273-5.829 |
| 0.050 | 0.001963 | 0.01629 | 499.6-610.6 | 0.55 | 0.2376 | 1.9721 | 4.518-4.994 |
| 0.055 | 0.00238 | 0.01975 | 407-477 | 0.60 | 0.2827 | 2.3464 | 3.797-4.197 |
| 0.063 | 0.00312 | 0.02590 | 321.41-377.31 | 0.65 | 0.3318 | 2.7539 | 3.235-3.575 |
| 0.070 | 0.00385 | 0.03196 | 260.5-305.9 | 0.70 | 0.3848 | 3.1938 | 2.789-3.083 |
| 0.080 | 0.005027 | 0.04172 | 199.5-234.1 | 0.75 | 0.4418 | 3.6669 | 2.43-2.686 |
| 0.090 | 0.006362 | 0.0528 | 157.6-185.0 | 0.80 | 0.5027 | 4.1724 | 2.136-2.36 |
| 0.100 | 0.007854 | 0.0652 | 127.7-149.9 | 0.85 | 0.5674 | 4.7094 | 1.891-2.091 |
| 0.110 | 0.009852 | 0.08177 | 105.5-123.9 | 0.90 | 0.6362 | 5.2805 | 1.687-1.865 |
| 0.120 | 0.01227 | 0.1018 | 88.67-104.1 | 0.95 | 0.7088 | 5.883 | 1.46-1.62 |
| 0.140 | 0.01539 | 0.1277 | 65.85-75.77 | 1.00 | 0.7854 | 6.5188 | 1.367-1.511 |
| 0.150 | 0.01767 | 0.1467 | 56.75-66.63 | 1.10 | 0.9503 | 7.8875 | 1.13-1.26 |
| 0.160 | 0.02011 | 0.01669 | 50.42-58.00 | 1.12 | 0.9852 | 8.1772 | 1.05-1.17 |
| 0.170 | 0.022700 | 0.1884 | 44.18-51.86 | 1.18 | 1.0936 | 9.0769 | 0.95-1.05 |
| 0.180 | 0.02545 | 0.2112 | 40.26-45.40 | 1.20 | 1.313 | 10.8979 | 0.79-0.87 |
| 0.190 | 0.02835 | 0.2353 | 35.37-41.53 | 1.30 | 1.327 | 11.0141 | 0.78-0.86 |
| 0.200 | 0.03142 | 0.2608 | 32.62-36.78 | 1.40 | 1.539 | 12.7737 | 0.70-0.77 |
| 0.212 | 0.035300 | 0.2930 | 28.41-33.35 | 1.50 | 1.767 | 14.6661 | 0.60-0.67 |
| 0.220 | 0.03801 | 0.3155 | 26.65-30.39 | 1.60 | 2.011 | 16.8924 | 0.52-0.58 |
The tolerance or wires diameter
| Wires | Dia.(mm) | Tolerance |
| 0.018-0.025 | ±0.001 | |
| 0.028-0.035 | ±0.0015 | |
| 0.040-0.055 | ±0.002 | |
| 0.070 | ±0.0025 | |
| 0.08-0.10 | ±0.003 | |
| 0.11-0.14 | ±0.004 | |
| 0.16-0.20 | ±0.005 | |
| 0.22-0.25 | ±0.006 | |
| 0.28-0.30 | ±0.007 | |
| 0.32-0.40 | ±0.01 | |
| 0.41-0.50 | ±0.015 | |
| 0.55-0.80 | +0.02/-0.03 | |
| 0.85-1.00 | +0.02/-0.03 | |
| 1.10-1.50 | ±0.03 | |
| Note:special specification can be produced as per client's request. | ||
Technical data of ribbon
| Thickness × Width(mm) | Resistance/meter(20 ℃) (Ω/m) | Surface area/ohm (20℃) (cm2/Ω) | Weight/meter (g/m) | Surface area/meter (cm2/m) |
| 0.09x2.5 | 5.27 | 9.84 | 1.72 | 51.8 |
| 0.08x0.2 | 74 | 0.0756 | 0.122 | 5.6 |
| 0.08x0.3 | 49.4 | 0.154 | 0.183 | 7.6 |
| 0.08x0.4 | 37 | 0.259 | 0.244 | 9.6 |
| 0.08x0.5 | 29.6 | 0.392 | 0.305 | 11.6 |
| 0.08x0.6 | 24.7 | 0.551 | 0.367 | 13.6 |
| 0.08x0.7 | 21.2 | 0.737 | 0.428 | 15.6 |
| 0.08x0.8 | 18.5 | 0.951 | 0.489 | 17.6 |
| 0.08x0.9 | 16.5 | 1.19 | 0.55 | 19.6 |
| 0.08x1.0 | 14.8 | 1.46 | 0.611 | 21.6 |
| 0.08x1.2 | 12.3 | 2.07 | 0.733 | 25.6 |
| 0.08x1.5 | 9.87 | 3.2 | 0.916 | 31.6 |
| 0.08x1.8 | 8.23 | 4.57 | 1.1 | 37.6 |
| 0.08x2.0 | 7.4 | 5.62 | 1.22 | 41.6 |
| 0.07x0.2 | 84.6 | 0.0638 | 0.107 | 5.4 |
| 0.07x0.3 | 56.4 | 0.131 | 0.16 | 7.4 |
| 0.07x0.4 | 42.3 | 0.222 | 0.214 | 9.4 |
| 0.07x0.5 | 33.9 | 0.337 | 0.267 | 11.4 |
| 0.07x0.6 | 28.2 | 0.475 | 0.321 | 13.4 |
| 0.07x0.7 | 24.2 | 0.637 | 0.374 | 15.4 |
| 0.07x0.8 | 21.2 | 0.822 | 0.428 | 17.4 |
| 0.07x0.9 | 18.8 | 1.03 | 0.481 | 19.4 |
| 0.07x1.0 | 16.9 | 1.26 | 0.535 | 21.4 |
| 0.07x1.2 | 14.1 | 1.8 | 0.641 | 25.4 |
| 0.07x1.5 | 11.3 | 2.78 | 0.802 | 31.4 |
| 0.06x0.2 | 98.7 | 0.0527 | 0.0916 | 5.2 |
| 0.06x0.3 | 65.8 | 0.109 | 0.137 | 7.2 |
| 0.06x0.4 | 49.4 | 0.186 | 0.183 | 9.2 |
| 0.06x0.5 | 39.5 | 0.284 | 0.229 | 11.2 |
| 0.06x0.6 | 32.9 | 0.401 | 0.275 | 13.2 |
| 0.06x0.7 | 28.2 | 0.539 | 0.321 | 15.2 |
| 0.06x0.8 | 24.7 | 0.697 | 0.367 | 17.5 |
| 0.06x0.9 | 21.9 | 0.875 | 0.412 | 19.2 |
| 0.06x1.0 | 19.7 | 1.07 | 0.458 | 21.2 |
| 0.06x1.2 | 16.5 | 1.53 | 0.55 | 25.2 |
| 0.05x0.2 | 118 | 0.0422 | 0.0764 | 5.00 |
| 0.05x0.3 | 79 | 0.0886 | 0.115 | 7.00 |
| 0.05x0.4 | 59.2 | 0.152 | 0.153 | 9.00 |
| 0.05x0.5 | 47.4 | 0.232 | 0.191 | 11.00 |
| 0.05x0.6 | 39.5 | 0.329 | 0.229 | 13.00 |
| 0.05x0.7 | 33.9 | 0.443 | 0.267 | 15.0 |
| 0.05x0.8 | 29.6 | 0.574 | 0.305 | 17.0 |
| 0.05x0.9 | 16.3 | 0.722 | 0.344 | 19.0 |
| 0.05x1.0 | 23.7 | 0.886 | 0.382 | 21.0 |
| Ribbon is rolled by the wire, the actual cross-sectional area of the ribbon is smaller 8％ than calculated by the rectangular. | ||||
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