Nickel Iron Resistance Alloys
Nickel Iron (NiFe) alloys are low-resistance materials typically used in applications with maximum operating temperatures up to 600°C (1,110°F).
With high temperature coefficients of electrical resistance, heating elements comprised of Nickel Iron alloys require reduced power as temperature increases. This self-regulating feature is beneficial in certain applications. Nickel Iron alloys are relatively ductile and are easily soldered and welded.
Hyndman Industrial Products offers a variety of Nickel Iron alloys and keeps the most common in inventory.
A120: Common Name: BALCO, Cuprothal 120, NiFethal 70
Alloy exhibits low resistivity and high temperature coefficient of resistance. Typical applications include voltage regulators, timing devices, temperature sensitive resistors, temperature compensating devices, motor control, heating wires and cables, precision and vitreous resistors, potentiometers, and low temperature heating applications.
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A52: Common Name: Kanthal 52, Alloy 290, Alloy 52
Alloy exhibits low resistivity and high temperature coefficient of resistance. Typical applications include voltage regulators, timing devices, temperature sensitive resistors, temperature compensating devices, motor control, heating wires and cables, precision and vitreous resistors, potentiometers, and low temperature heating applications.
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