Ni90Cr10 is an austenitic nickel-chromium alloy (NiCr alloy) for use at temperatures up to 1200°C (2190°F). The alloy is characterized by high resistivity, good oxidation resistance and very good form stability. It has good ductility after use and excellent weldability.
Ni90Cr10 is used for electric heating elements in home appliances and industrial furnaces. Typical applications are flat irons, ironing machines, water heaters, plastic moulding dies, soldering irons, metal sheathed tubular elements and cartridge elements.
Due to extremely good adhesion properties of the surface oxide, Ni90C10 offers superior service life compared to competitive nickel-chromium alloys.
Performance material
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Ni90Cr10
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Ni80Cr20
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Ni70Cr30
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Ni60Cr15
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Ni35Cr20
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Ni30Cr20
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Composition
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Ni
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90
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Rest
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Rest
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55.0~61.0
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34.0~37.0
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30.0~34.0
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Cr
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10
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20.0~23.0
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28.0~31.0
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15.0~18.0
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18.0~21.0
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18.0~21.0
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Fe
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≤1.0
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≤1.0
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Rest
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Rest
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Rest
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Maximum temperatureºC
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1300
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1200
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1250
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1150
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1100
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1100
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Meltiing point ºC
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1400
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1400
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1380
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1390
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1390
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1390
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Density g/cm3
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8.7
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8.4
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8.1
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8.2
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7.9
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7.9
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Resistivity at 20ºC((μΩ·m)
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1.09±0.05
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1.18±0.05
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1.12±0.05
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1.00±0.05
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1.04±0.05
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Elongation at rupture
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≥20
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≥20
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≥20
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≥20
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≥20
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≥20
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Specific heat
J/g.ºC
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0.44
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0.461
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0.494
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0.5
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0.5
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Thermal conductivity
KJ/m.hºC
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60.3
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45.2
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45.2
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43.8
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43.8
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Coefficient of lines expansion
a×10-6/
(20~1000ºC)
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18
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17
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17
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19
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19
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Micrographic structure
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Austenite
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Austenite
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Austenite
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Austenite
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Austenite
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Magnetic properties
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Non-magnetic
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Non-magnetic
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Non-magnetic
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Weak magnetic
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Weak magnetic
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size:
OD: 0.3-8.0mm,
Resistance Wires | ||
RW30 | W.Nr 1.4864 | Nickel 37%, Chrome 18%, Iron 45% |
RW41 | UNS N07041 | Nickel 50%, Chrome 19%, Cobalt 11%, Molybdenum 10%, Titanium 3% |
RW45 | W.Nr 2.0842 | Nickel 45%, Copper 55% |
RW60 | W.Nr 2.4867 | Nickel 60%, Chrome 16%, Iron 24% |
RW60 | UNS NO6004 | Nickel 60%, Chrome 16%, Iron 24% |
RW80 | W.Nr 2.4869 | Nickel 80%, Chrome 20% |
RW80 | UNS NO6003 | Nickel 80%, Chrome 20% |
RW125 | W.Nr 1.4725 | Iron BAL, Chrome 19%, Aluminium 3% |
RW145 | W.Nr 1.4767 | Iron BAL, Chrome 20%, Aluminium 5% |
RW155 | Iron BAL, Chrome 27%, Aluminium 7%, Molybdenum 2% |
CHROMEL vs ALUMEL is used in oxidizing, inert or dry reducing atmospheres. Exposure to vacuum limited to short time periods. Must be protected from sulfurous and marginally oxidizing atmospheres. Reliable and accurate at high temperatures.Chromel: Chromel is an alloy of an estimated 90% nickel and 10% chromium. It is used on the fabrication of the positive conductors of ANSI Type E and Type K thermocouples, devices for measuring temperature consisting of two different conductors.