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Alloy Description

30 Alloy; 15 Alloy; 10 Alloy; 12 Alloy; 5 Alloy: In the Copper-Nickel alloys, lower the resistivity, lower is the temperature coefficient of resistance. These alloys are used as general resistance wires, cores of low temperature heaters, resistance elements of heaters for electrical circuit breakers/fuses.

Copper-Nickel Alloys: Low Resistance Alloys

Condition of Supply

30 Alloy, 15 Alloy, 10 Alloy, 12 Alloy and 5 Alloy are available in following conditions:

Nominal Composition

Alloy Ni% Cu%
30 Alloy 23 Bal.
15 Alloy 11 Bal.
10 Alloy 6 Bal.
12 Alloy 8 Bal.
 5 Alloy 2 Bal.
Copper-Nickel Alloys: Low Resistance Alloys

Properties

Alloy Specific Resistance
(µ Ω-cm)
Density
(g/cm³)
Linear Expansion Coeff.
(T=20-100 °C)
Maximum Operating
Temperature of Element (°C)
30 Alloy 30 8.90 15.7 400
15 Alloy 15 8.90 16.0 400
10 Alloy 10 8.90 16.2 300
12 Alloy 12 8.90 16.2 300
 5 Alloy 5 8.90 16.4 300

Size Range

Wire: 12.0 mm diameter to 0.15mm diameter.
Strip: Width 0.4-80 mm, Thickness: 0.10 and above.
Or as per specified resistance.

Typical Tensile Strength

Alloy 30 Alloy 15 Alloy 12 Alloy 10 Alloy 5 Alloy
Tensile strength
Min-Max (N/mm²)
340 - 690 250 - 540 250 - 540 230 - 680 220 - 440
Elongation %
(Approx.: Annealed)
25 25 25 20 20

Note: Other Grades of nickel-copper resistance alloys are also available. Please contact us for more information.