NRX 600 is an austenitic nickel-chromium alloy (NiCr alloy) for furnace temperatures up to 1150°C (2100°F).
Typical applications for NRX 600 are as conveyor belts in corrosive atmospheres for heat treatment of metals and ceramics.
Chemical composition
| Cr % | Ni % | Fe % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal composition | 15 | 77 | 7 |
Mechanical composition
| Wire size | Yield strength | Tensile strength | Elongation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ø | Rp0.2 | Rm | A |
| mm (in) | MPa (ksi) | MPa (ksi) | % |
| 1.0 (0.04) | 310 (45) | 670 (97) | 30 |
Physical properties
| Density g/cm3 (lb/in3) | 8.55 (0.309) |
|---|---|
| Electrical resistivity at 20°C Ω mm2/m (Ω circ. mil/ft) | 1.00 (602) |
| Temperature °C (°F) |
Thermal Expansion x 10-6/K (10-6 /°F) |
|---|---|
| 20 - 1000 (68-1832) | 16.7 (9.3) |
| Temperature °C (°F) | 100 (212) |
|---|---|
| W m-1 K-1 (Btu h-1ft-1°F-1) | 11.9 (6.9) |
| Temperature °C (°F) | 20 (68) |
|---|---|
| kJ kg-1 K-1 (Btu lb-1 °F-1) | 0.46 (0.11) |
| Melting point °C (°F) | 1400 (2552) |
|---|---|
| Max continuous operating temperature in air °C (°F) | 1150 (2102) |