Controlled & Low Expansion Alloy Wire
Ken-tron produces Alloy Wires from materials such as Alloy 52, Alloy 42, 46, 48 and others. These alloys are used when expansion control is critical — for example in glass-to-metal seals, semiconductors, leading precision instrumentation, lighting, power generation and more.
Chemical & Mechanical Profile (Alloy 52 example)
| Alloy | ASTM F30 / UNS N14052 |
| Nickel | ~ 50.5 % nominal |
| Iron | balance |
| Manganese | ≤ 0.60 % |
| Silicon | ≤ 0.30 % |
| Carbon | ≤ 0.05 % |
| Minor ≤ 0.10 % of aluminium, sulphur, phosphorus, chromium etc. | |
| Temperature coefficient of expansion (30-450 °C) | ~ 9.6-10.1 µm/m·°C |
| Up to 550 °C | ~ 10.2-10.7 µm/m·°C |
| Mechanical strength | depends on temper; annealed maximum ~ 585 MPa (≈ 85 000 psi), harder tempers significantly higher. |
Applications Include:
- Glass/ceramic to metal sealing
- Semiconductor leads
- Precision electronic components
- Telecommunications, lighting, appliance industries
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