Description of Chromium–Nickel Heating Wire
Wires fabricated from a nickel–chromium and nickel–chromium–ferroelectric alloy exhibit several measurable advantages. They demonstrate high resistance to oxidation at elevated temperatures, maintain their strength and do not soften during operation. The Cr20Ni80 alloy is used for the manufacture of electrical heating elements.
Specifications of Chromium–Nickel Heating Wire
Alloy / Material
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Cr20Ni80
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Cr30Ni70
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Cr15Ni60
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Cr20Ni35
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Cr20Ni30
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Composition
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Ni
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Balance
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Balance
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55.0 to 61.0
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34.0 to 37.0
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30.0 to 34.0
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Cr
|
20.0 to 23.0
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28.0 to 31.0
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15.0 to 18.0
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18.0 to 21.0
|
18.0 to 21.0
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Fe
|
<1.0
|
<1.0
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Balance
|
Balance
|
Balance
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Maximum temperature (℃)
|
1200
|
1250
|
1150
|
1100
|
1100
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Melting point (℃)
|
1400
|
1380
|
1390
|
1390
|
1390
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Density (g/cm³)
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8.4
|
8.1
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8.2
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7.9
|
7.9
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Resistivity (μΩ‑m, 20℃)
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1.09±0.05
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1.18±0.05
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1.12±0.05
|
1.00±0.05
|
1.04±0.05
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μΩ‑m at 20℃
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Elongation at break (%)
|
>20
|
>20
|
>20
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>20
|
>20
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Specific heat capacity
|
0.44
|
0.461
|
0.494
|
0.5
|
0.5
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(J/g·℃)
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Thermal conductivity
|
60.3
|
45.2
|
45.2
|
43.8
|
43.8
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(kJ/m·h℃)
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Coefficient of linear expansion
|
18
|
17
|
17
|
19
|
19
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a×10⁻⁶/℃
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(20 to 1000℃)
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Microstructure
|
Austenite
|
Austenite
|
Austenite
|
Austenite
|
Austenite
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Magnetic properties
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Non‑magnetic
|
Non‑magnetic
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Non‑magnetic
|
Weakly magnetic
|
Weakly magnetic
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Applications of Chromium–Nickel Heating Wire
The material is utilised in the production of heating and resistive elements that are employed in:
- Industrial furnaces
- Metallurgical processes
- Mechanical engineering applications