PHYNICX 48/N48 (1.3922) & PHYNICX 52/N52 (2.4478)
The highest controlled CTE of all nickel alloys.
These alloys with the highest percentage of nickel have the highest controlled CTE of all nickel alloys. The applicable norm of this alloy is ASTM F30.
The chemical composition of the alloys is:
PHYNICX 48 / N48: |
PHYNICX 52 / N52: |
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| Nickel (Ni): 48% | Nickel (Ni): 51% | |
| Manganese (Mn): ≤ 0,8% | Manganese (Mn): ≤ 0,6% | |
| Iron (Fe): Balanced | Iron (Fe): Balanced |
The thermal expansion properties of these alloys are:
PHYNICX 48 / N48: |
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PHYNICX 52 / N52: |
| 30-400°C [x10-6/K]: 8,2-9,2 | 30-400°C [x10-6/K]: 9,7-10,2 | |
| 30-550°C [x10-6/K]: 9,6-10,3 | 30-550°C [x10-6/K]: 10-10,5 |
Typical functions in technologies
- Metal to (soft) glass sealing
Typical industries that apply this material in their technology
- Medical
- Lighting
- Optical
- Electronics
- Melted under vacuum