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ASTM F1684
Alloy 36 Description Wire Description
Alloy 36 is a nickel-iron alloy which maintains constant dimensions over the range of normal atmospheric temperatures. The alloy has a low coefficient of thermal expansion from cryogenic temperaturesup to 500 °F (260 °C)
Applications
Standards of length
Measuring devices
Laser components
Bi-metal thermostat strip
Piping for storing and transporting liquefied gases
Chemistry Typical
Nickel: 35.00-37.00
Iron: Balance
Carbon: 0.10 max
Silicon: 0.350 max
Manganese: 0.60 max
Cobalt: 1.00 max
Chromium: 0.50 max
Phosphorus: 0.025 max
Sulfur: 0.025 max
Molybdenum: 0.50 max
Copper: 0.50 max
Physical Properties
Density: 0.293 lb/in³, 8.11 g/cm³
Electrical Resistivity: ohm-cir-mil/ft, microhm-cm:
At 68°F (20°C): 481(80)
At 212°F (100°C): 517(89)
At 392°F (200 °C): 583(97)
At 572°F (300°C): 632(105)
At 752°F (400°C): 668(111)
At 932°F (500°C): 704(117)
At 1112°F (600°C): 728(121)
Thermal Conductivity: BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F (W/m•K)
At 68°F (20°C): 69.3 (10.0)
Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: µin/in-°F (µm/m-°C): Annealed
-328-68°F (-200-20°C): 0.8 (1.5)
-148-68°F (-100-20°C): 0.7 (1.3)
68-212°F (20-100°C): 0.8 (1.5)
68-302°F (20-150°C): 1.1 (2.0)
68-392°F (20-200°C): 1.4 (2.6)
68-482°F (20-250°C): 1.9 (3.5)
68-572°F (20-300°C): 3.1 (5.5)
68-662°F (20-350°C): 4.0 (7.2)
68-752°F (20-400°C): 4.7 (8.4)
68-842°F (20-450°C): 5.2 (9.3)
68-932°F (20-500°C): 5.6 (10.1)
Modulus of Elasticity: KSI (MPa)
20.3 x 10³ (140 x 10³) in tension
Melting Range: 2605°F (1430°C)
Mechanical Properties at Room Temperature
Properties: Annealed Typical
Ultimate Tensile Strength: 71 KSI nom (490 MPa nom)
Yield Strength: 35 KSI nom (241 MPa nom)
Elongation: 42% nom
Properties: Tempered
Alloy 36 can be cold worked to various tempers. Contact Ulbrich Technical Service for additional information
Additional Properties
Corrosion Resistance
Refer to NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) for recommendations
Finishes
XC-Extra clean. Bright annealed or bright annealed and cold rolled
Grease-Ultra bright finish for decorative applications
Soap-Soap is not removed from tempered wire to act as a lubricant
* Consult Ulbrich Wire with Special Finish requests.
Heat Treatment
Alloy 36 is non hardenable by heat treatment.
Welding
For best results refer to: SSINA’s “Welding of Stainless Steels and Other Joining Methods”.
Limitation of Liability and Disclaimer of Warranty: In no event will Ulbrich Stainless Steels and Special Metals, Inc., be liable for any damages arising from the use of the information included in this document or that it is suitable for the ‘applications’ noted. We believe the information and data provided to be accurate to the best of our knowledge but, all data is considered typical values only. It is intended for reference and general information and not recommended for specification, design or engineering purposes. Ulbrich assumes no implied or express warranty in regard to the creation or accuracy of the data provided in this document.
Copyright January 2014 Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc. – Revision 6.1.2015