Description
Alloy Geek Nichrome V Nickel Standard
Nichrome V is a high-performance nickel-based alloy renowned for its exceptional resistance to heat and oxidation. This alloy is prized for its unique composition and remarkable properties, which make it an indispensable material in applications demanding high-temperature stability and corrosion resistance.
Chemical Composition Range (in percentage):
- Nickel (Ni): 55.0% - 61.0%
- Chromium (Cr): 15.0% - 18.0%
- Iron (Fe): 18.0% - 25.0%
- Aluminum (Al): 0.50% max
- Manganese (Mn): 1.0% max
- Silicon (Si): 1.0% max
- Carbon (C): 0.10% max
- Sulfur (S): 0.015% max
- Phosphorus (P): 0.02% max
Key Properties:
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Exceptional Heat Resistance: Nichrome V is engineered to withstand extreme temperatures, making it ideal for high-temperature applications such as electric heating elements, industrial furnaces, and aerospace components.
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Oxidation Resistance: This alloy exhibits outstanding resistance to oxidation at elevated temperatures, ensuring the longevity and reliability of components exposed to harsh thermal environments.
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High Electrical Resistivity: Nichrome V possesses high electrical resistivity, making it a preferred material for electrical heating elements, where it efficiently converts electrical energy into heat.
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Good Mechanical Strength: In addition to its heat and corrosion resistance, Nichrome V retains good mechanical strength, ensuring structural integrity under thermal stress.
Other Names for Nichrome V:
- Alloy V: Often referred to by its generic name, Alloy V, which is recognized across industries.
- Nichrome Alloy V: A descriptive term highlighting its nickel-chromium composition.
Unique Qualities of Nichrome V: Nichrome V stands out in the family of high-temperature alloys due to its excellent combination of heat resistance, oxidation resistance, and electrical resistivity. It is specifically designed to operate in the most demanding thermal environments without succumbing to the effects of heat and corrosion.
In applications where precise and reliable heat generation or resistance to extreme temperatures is crucial, Nichrome V is the alloy of choice. It excels in electric heating elements, where it efficiently converts electrical energy into heat, and in industrial processes that require materials to maintain their properties at elevated temperatures.
XRF Samples are thinner samples approximately 1/4 inch thick. OES Standards are thicker in nature and are approximately 1 inch thick. Please Contact Us if you would like to know the specific dimensions of a sample.
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