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Alloy Description

TC 30/TC 32 - Temperature Compensating Iron-Nickel alloys are used for applications where magnetic shunts are used for temperature compensation. Most frequently it is used for temperature compensation in energy meters, speedometers and temperature regulation devices. Even after very high variations in temperature, no changes have been found in the magnetic properties of these alloys.

Temperature Compensating Nickel-Iron Soft Magnetic Alloy Grades for Electrical and Electronic Applications

Condition of Supply

TC 30, 32 is supplied in the following conditions:

Nominal Composition

Alloy Nickel Mangnese Iron
TC 30 30 Max 1.0 Bal
TC 32 32 Max 1.0 Bal

Size Range

Wires: 10.0 mm diameter to 0.15 mm diameter. (0.3937” diameter to 0.0059” diameter).

Strips: Width 0.4 - 100mm, Thickness: 0.10mm and above.

Typical Physical Properties

Alloy Curie Temperature Density Electrical Resistivity
TC 30 148°C 8.19 gm/cm³ 80 μΩ-cm
TC 32 199°C 8.11 gm/cm³ 80 μΩ-cm

Magnetic properties

Difference in magnetization at different temp. at
100 Oe or 8000 Amp. Per Meter field strength. 
B-12.5 – B0 > 60mT
B0 – B25 > 120mT
B25 < 300mT
B25 – B50 > 100mT
B50 > 40mT

Recommended Service Temperatures

Minimum: -200°C (-328°F) but below –120°C (-184°F) slight magnetism may occur.
Maximum: 340°C (644°F) For continuous operation. Can be taken up to 1000°C.

Heat Treatment

For better mechanical handling, stress relieve at 450 - 480°C for 60 minutes is recommended.