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Alloy 80/20 Nickel-Chromium Wire Description
Its chemical composition gives good oxidation resistance especially under conditions of frequent switching or wide temperature fluctuations.This alloy can be used at operating temperatures up to 1200°C, (2190 °F).
Applications
Resistance heating elements for industrial devices such as flat irons, water heaters, plastic molding dies, soldering irons
Chemistry Typical
Nickel: 80%
Chromium: 20%
Physical Properties
Density: 0.303 lb/in³, 8.31 g/cm³
Electrical Resistivity: ohm-cir-mil/ft (ohm-mm2/mm):
At 68°F (20°C): 650 (1.08)
At 212°F (100°C): 656 (1.09)
At 392°F (200°C): 662 (1.10)
At 572°F (300°C): 668 (1.11)
At 752°F (400°C): 680 (1.13)
At 1290°F (700°C): 686 (1.14)
At 1470°F (800°C): 686 (1.14)
At 1650°F (900°C): 686 (1.14)
At 1830°F (1000°C): 692 (1.15)
At 2010°F (1100°C): 699 (1.16)
At 2190°F (1200°C): 704 (1.17)
Specific Heat: BTU/lb-°F (J/g-°C)
At 68°F (20°C): 0.107 (0.448)
Thermal Conductivity: BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F (W/m•K)
133 (19.2)
Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: µin/in-°F (µm/m-°C):
At 68-212°F (20-100°C): 6.94 (12.5)
Melting Temperature: 2550°F (1400°C)
Mechanical Properties at Room Temperature
Properties: Annealed Typical
Ultimate Tensile Strength: 95000 KSI (655 MPa)
Properties Tempered
Alloy 80/20 can be cold rolled to achieve the temper properties required by specific customers and/or manufacturing requirements. Contact Ulbrich Wire for details.
Additional Properties
Corrosion Resistance
Refer to NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) for recommendations.
Standard Wire Finishes
Extra Clean: (XC) Extra clean is also referred to as “bright annealed” or “bright annealed and cold rolled”
Grease (round wire only): Drawn in a heavy grease produces an “Ultra bright” finish for decorative applications
Soap (round wire only): Soap is used as a lubricant in the drawing process and is not removed. It acts as a lubricant during customer part forming operation. A soap finish is available in tempered products.
Plated: Many plating options are available.
*Special finishes are available: Contact Ulbrich Wire Sales with special finish and plating requests.
Forms
Continuous Coils
Cut to lengths
Precision cutting
Heat Treatment
Alloy 80/20 is non hardenable by heat treatment.
Welding
For best results refer to: SSINA’s “Welding of Stainless Steels and Other Joining Methods”.
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