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.
Condition of Supply
TC 30, 32 is supplied in the following conditions:
- Cold Drawn.
- Cold Drawn, Annealed.
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.