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Controlled-Expansion
Nickel Alloys

Controlled-Expansion Nickels are alloys that have been formulated specifically to limit their thermal expansion over a broad temperature range. The primary alloying element is iron, which gives these alloys great toughness and structural integrity.

These alloys are used in applications where thermal stability is required, such as in metal-to-glass seals, measuring equipment, and electronics.

Integ Metals supply 6 grades of controlled-expansion nickel, so please read below for more information on each grade and their available shapes, or contact us with your direct requirements.

Controlled-Expansion Nickel Alloys

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Supplied Shapes

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  • Wire

  • Billet

Alloy 36

Int'l Equivalents

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Nilo® 36

K93600

FeNi36

1.3912

Characteristics

  • Provides almost constant dimensions at normal atmospheric temperatures 

  • Exhibits a low coefficient of expansion from cryogenic temperatures to about 260°C. 

  • Retains good strength and toughness at cryogenic temperatures

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Supplied Shapes

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  • Rod

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  • Wire

Alloy 42

Int'l Equivalents

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Werkstoff

Nilo® 42

K94100

FeNi42

1.3917

Characteristics

  • Very low coefficient of thermal expansion over the 20-300°C temperature range 

  • Ideal for glass-to-metal sealing systems 

  • Good formability and weldability 

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Supplied Shapes

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  • Sheet

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  • Rod

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  • Wire

Alloy 46

Int'l Equivalents

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Werkstoff

Invar® 46

K94600

FeNi46

1.3920

Characteristics

  • Very low coefficient of thermal expansion to a max temperature of 500°C  

  • Ideal for glass-to-metal sealing systems  

  • Good formability and weldability 

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Supplied Shapes

  • Plate

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  • Rod

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  • Wire

Alloy 48

Int'l Equivalents

Trade Name

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Werkstoff

Nilo® 48

K94800

FeNi48

1.3922, 1.3926 & 1.3927

Characteristics

  • Thermal expansion coefficient is designed to be used in combination with soft lead and soda lime glass  

  • Designed for use in applications up to 450℃ 

  • High inflection point 

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Supplied Shapes

  • Strip

  • Coil

  • Rod

  • Bar

  • Wire

Alloy 52

Int'l Equivalents

Trade Name

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Werkstoff

Nilo® 52

N14052

2.4478

FeNi52

Characteristics

  • Very low coefficient of thermal expansion to a max temperature of 565°C 

  • Developed for, and ideally utilised in, glass-to-metal seals 

  • Good formability and welding properties 

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Supplied Shapes

  • Plate

  • Sheet

  • Strip

  • Bar

  • Rod

  • Pipe

  • Tube

  • Wire

  • Billet

  • Shapes

Alloy K

Int'l Equivalents

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Werkstoff

Nilo® K, Kovar® & Pernifer® 2918

K94610

FeNi28Co18

1.3981

Characteristics

  • Possesses thermal expansion properties equal those of borosilicate glasses and alumina type ceramics

  • Its composition is tightly controlled, which yields repeatable properties thereby making it suitable for mass produced glass-to-metal seals

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