Nifethal® 52

Resistance heating wire and resistance wireDatasheet

Datasheet updated 2021-02-04 13:32 (supersedes all previous editions)

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Nifethal^® 52 is a nickel-iron alloy (NiFe alloy) for use at temperatures up to 600°C (1110°F). The alloy is characterized by low resistivity and high temperature coefficient of resistance.

Typical applications for Nifethal^® 52 are in voltage regulators, timing devices, temperature sensitive resistors, temperature compensating devices, and low temperature heating applications.

Chemical composition

	Ni %	Fe %
Nominal composition	52.0	Bal.

Mechanical properties

Wire size	Yield strength	Tensile strength	Elongation
Ø	R_p0.2	R_m	A
mm	MPa	MPa	%
0.5	340	610	30

Physical properties

Density g/cm³	8.20
Electrical resistivity at 20°C Ω mm²/m	0.37

Temperature factor of resistivity
Temperature °C	100	150	200	250	300	350	400	450	500
Ct	1.33	1.53	1.73	1.93	2.13	2.32	2.49	2.64	2.77

Coefficient of thermal expansion
Temperature °C	Thermal Expansion X10^-6/K
20-100	10

Thermal conductivity
Temperature °C	20
W m^-1 K^-1	17

Specific heat capacity
Temperature °C	20
kJ kg^-1 K^-1	0.50

Melting point °C	1435
Max continuous operating temperature in air °C	600
Magnetic properties	The material is magnetic up to approximately 530°C (the Curie point).