Nichrome 30 (W.Nr. 1.4860) is an austenitic nickel-chromium alloy for use at temperature up to 1100℃. The alloy is characterized by high resistivity and good oxidation resistance. It has good ductility after use and excellent weldability.
Equivalent Grades
Trademark | GB | GOST | ASTM | UNS | DIN | W.Nr. | NF | BS | JIS | SS |
Nikrothal 30 Resistohm 30 | Cr20Ni30 | – | – | – | – | 1.4860 | – | – | – | – |
Chemical Composition, %
Alloy | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | Ni | Al | Fe |
Nichrome 30 | ≤0.08 | 1.0-3.0 | ≤1.00 | ≤0.020 | ≤0.015 | 18.0-21.0 | 30.0-34.0 | – | Bal |
Mechanical Properties (RT, Annealed)
Tensile Strength, Rm/MPa | Elongation, A/% |
Dia. >3.00mm (Wire) Thk. >0.20mm (Strip) | Dia. 0.10-3.00mm (Wire) Thk. ≤0.20mm (Strip) |
≥600 | ≥25 | ≥20 |
Physical Properties
Max Working Temp., ℃ | Melting Point, ℃ | Density, g/cm3 | Resistivity, μΩ·m 20℃ | Specific Heat, J/(g•K) | Thermal Conductivity, W/(m•K) 20℃ | Average Coefficient of Thermal Expansion,α×10-6/℃ 20-1000℃ | Micrographic Structure | Magnetic Properties |
1100 | 1390 | 7.90 | 1.04 | 0.50 | 13 | 19.0 | Austenitie | Non-Magnetic |
Life Test
Test Temperature, ℃ | Continuous Service Time Hours, ℃ |
1100 | ≥80 |
Temperature Factor of Resistivity
20℃ | 100℃ | 200℃ | 300℃ | 400℃ | 500℃ | 600℃ | 700℃ | 800℃ | 900℃ | 1000℃ | 1100℃ | 1200℃ | 1300℃ |
1.000 | 1.023 | 1.052 | 1.079 | 1.103 | 1.125 | 1.141 | 1.158 | 1.173 | 1.187 | 1.201 | 1.214 | 1.226 | – |
Available Products and Specifications
Rod, Bar, Wire and Forgings | GB/T 1234-2012, ASTM B344-01, DIN 17470-1984 |
Plate, Sheet and Strip | GB/T 1234-2012, ASTM B344-01, DIN 17470-1984 |
Pipe and Tube | – |
Welding Product | – |
Others | – |
Features
- High resistivity
- Good oxidation resistance
- Excellent form stability
- Good ductility after using
- Excellent weldability
Applications
- Nigh-storage heaters
- Convection heaters
- Heavy duty rheostats
- Fan heaters
- Heating cables and rope heaters in defrosting and deicing elements
- Electric blankets and pads
- Car seats
- Baseboard heaters
- Floor heaters
- Resistors
- Heating elements in furnace for working temperature up to 1000℃