Project Description

Nichrome 80 (UNS N06003 / W.Nr. 2.4869) is a nickel-chromium resistance alloy for operating temperatures up to 1200℃. It has highly corrosion resistance and lower coefficient of resistance than other heater element alloys. Nichrome 80 is the most ideal resistance heating alloy.

Equivalent Grades

TrademarkGBGOSTASTMUNSDINW.Nr.NFBSJISSS
Nikrothal 80
Resistohm 80
Cr20Ni80Х20Н80
Х20Н80-Н
80Ni-20CrN06003NiCr80 202.4869NCHW1
NCHRW1

Chemical Composition, %

AlloyCSiMnPSCrNiAlFe
Nichrome 80≤0.080.75-1.60≤0.60≤0.020≤0.01520.0-23.0Bal≤0.50≤1.00

Mechanical Properties (RT, Annealed)

Tensile Strength, Rm/MPaElongation, A/%
Dia. >3.00mm (Wire)
Thk. >0.20mm (Strip)
Dia. 0.10-3.00mm (Wire)
Thk. ≤0.20mm (Strip)
≥650≥25≥20

Physical Properties

Max Working Temp., Melting Point, Density, g/cm3Resistivity, 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 StructureMagnetic Properties
120014008.41.090.461518.0AustenitieNon-Magnetic

 Life Test

Test Temperature, ℃Continuous Service Time Hours, ℃
1200≥80

 Temperature Factor of Resistivity

20℃100℃200℃300℃400℃500℃600℃700℃800℃900℃1000℃1100℃1200℃1300℃
1.0001.0061.0121.0181.0251.0261.0181.0101.0081.0101.0141.0211.025

Available Products and Specifications

Rod, Bar, Wire and ForgingsGB/T 1234-2012, ASTM B344-01, DIN 17470-1984, GOST 12766.1-1990, GOST 12766.3-1990, GOST 12766.4-1990, GOST 12766.5-1990, JIS C2520-1999,
Plate, Sheet and StripGB/T 1234-2012, ASTM B344-01, DIN 17470-1984, GOST 12766.2-1990, JIS C2520-1999
Pipe and Tube
Welding Product
OthersGOST 10994

 Features

  • Great ductility
  • Excellent workability and weldability under high temperature
  • High and stable resistivity
  • Surface oxidation resistance
  • Sufficient high temperature strength
  • Working temperature up 1200℃

Applications

Nichrome 80 is used for electric heating elements in home appliances and industrial furnaces.

  • Electrical parts and electronic components
  • Electric heating elements (home & industrial use)
  • Industrial furnaces up to 1200℃
  • Heating cables, mats and cords
  • Flat irons
  • Ironing machines
  • Water heaters
  • Plastic moulding dies
  • Soldering irons
  • Metal sheathed tubular elements and cartridge elements
  • Braking resistors