NIKROTHAL TE is a member of the Nikrothal family of alloys, which are one of two main types of electric-resistance alloys. Nickel-chromium (80Ni-20Cr, for example), developed around the turn of the century, was used as heating-element material in industrial furnaces and electric household appliances. Nikrothal alloys offer advantages in heating-element applications requiring very good mechanical properties in the hot state. This alloy is an attractive alternative to Nikrothal Alloys 40, 60, 70, and 80 (see Alloy Digest Ni-529, September 1997). This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming. Filing Code: Ni-710. Producer or source: Sandvik Heating Technology.

BrushForm 65 is designed for both superior performance and high reliability in appliance, automotive, and computer power applications. Alloy BF-65’s combination of properties limits power loss at the contact interface, controls temperature rise from resistive heating, and provides stable contact force at temperatures to 200 C (390 F). This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fatigue. It also includes information on forming. Filing Code: Cu-821. Producer or source: Materion Brush Performance Alloys.

Armco 409 Ni is a fine-grain stainless steel developed for applications more than 0.120 in. thick needing an alloy superior to Type 409 stainless steels in weld formability and toughness. Applications include coal-handling equipment, transportation containers, mixers, liners, exhaust flanges, heat shields, and cyclones. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming and joining. Filing Code: SS-663. Producer or source: Armco Inc., Specialty Flat-Rolled Steels.

REMANIT 4510 is a ductile non-hardenable type of stainless steel recommended for parts requiring a combination of good formability, weldability and corrosion resistance. This composition is a modification of Type 430 with an addition of titanium. This addition helps in corrosion resistance making the alloy useful in washing machines and hot water boilers. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on high temperature performance as well as forming, heat treating, and joining. Filing Code: SS-628. Producer or source: Thyssen Stahl AG.

ZYMAXX provides outstanding compressive creep resistance, toughness and chemical inertness at high temperatures and pressures and under adverse conditions. They have a wide range of uses beyond chemical processing, including aerospace and automotive applications, general industrial equipment, home appliances, farm and construction equipment. This datasheet provides information on physical properties, hardness, tensile properties, and compressive strength as well as fracture toughness and creep. It also includes information on corrosion resistance. Filing Code: Cp-18. Producer or source: E. I. Dupont de Nemours & Company Inc..

Aluminum A380.0 is an aluminum-silicon-copper type of aluminum die-casting alloy. It has fairly good machinability and good castability. It has good strength and fair ductility. Typical uses for A380.0 include floor polishers, vacuum cleaners, automotive parts and electrical components. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, tensile properties, and shear strength as well as fatigue. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: Al-268. Producer or source: Various aluminum companies.

MUELLER Alloy 7060 is a copper-nickel-iron alloy. It has good strength at moderately elevated temperatures and can be fabricated by both hot and cold-working procedures. It contains nominally 11/4 iron to increase its resistance to corrosion and erosion. It has good resistance to corrosion by salt water and is used in marine service. It is used widely for condenser tubes, distiller tubes, heat exchangers, evaporators and water heaters for domestic service. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Cu-501. Producer or source: Mueller Brass Company.

ALUMINUM 705.0 is an aluminum-zinc-magnesium-manganese-chromium casting alloy that is hardened by aging at room temperature. It offers high mechanical properties in the cast-and-aged condition. It has good castability and high resistance to corrosion. Among its many users are high-pressure oxygen valves, aerospace components, gears, fittings and washing machine agitators. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, and machining. Filing Code: Al-259. Producer or source: Various aluminum companies.

EASTERN STAINLESS TYPE 309S is a heat-resisting grade of stainless steel. Because of its high alloy content, it resists scaling up to 2000 F. It also has good tensile and creep properties and elevated temperatures. Type 309S has good ductility and malleability; therefore, difficult shapes and structures can be fabricated easily and it can be machined readily. It can be welded easily and gives strong, ductile welds. Some of its many applications are annealing boxes, boiler baffles, dryers, furnace parts, heat exchangers and oil-refining equipment. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as creep. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: SS-441. Producer or source: Eastern Stainless Steel Company.

KANTHAL 70 alloy was designed to provide a high positive temperature coefficient to electrical resistance comparable with that of pure nickel; however, it has much higher electrical resistivity than pure nickel. This makes it useful as a voltage regulator when placed in series with another electrical device across a fluctuating voltage source. Kanthal 70 has a maximum recommended operating temperature of 600 C and is used widely in resistance thermometers and in various appliance and automotive applications. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, and joining. Filing Code: Ni-270. Producer or source: The Kanthal Corporation.

INCOR 18 and 21 are permenent magnet materials; they are closely related to Incor 16 (Alloy Digest Co-77, June 1981). Incor 18 and 21 are important to design engineers in many fields. They can be used to design motors that are smaller, lighter and more powerful than those made with conventional magnet materials. They also can be used to improve microwave tubes, magnetic drives and couplings and electronic devices. Incor 18 and 21, like Incor 16, can be used to lower size and weight in a wide range of other products where permanent magnets are used. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming and machining. Filing Code: Co-78. Producer or source: Indiana General Magnet Products.

NIKROTHAL 6 is a nickel-chromium-iron electrical-resistance alloy for use in appliances and industrial furnaces. Its maximum recommended operating temperature is 1125 C (2055 F). It is highly suitable for heating elements in domestic appliances. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, and elasticity. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Ni-265. Producer or source: The Kanthal Corporation. Originally published October 1980, revised February 1981.

ALUMINUM 5657 is an aluminum-base, wrought, non-heat-treatable alloy of high purity and bright appearance. It has high resistance to general corrosion and to stress-corrosion cracking. It is used widely in the anodized condition for automotive and appliance trim. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and shear strength. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Al-178. Producer or source: Various aluminum companies. Originally published August 1968, revised August 1980.

ALUMINUM 5005 is nominally an aluminum-magnesium alloy that cannot be hardened or strengthened by heat treatment; however, it can be hardened by cold working. It has excellent resistance to corrosion, excellent weldability and good brazeability. Its numerous applications include appliances, utensils and architectural components. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and shear strength. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Al-38. Producer or source: Various aluminum companies. Originally published April 1956, revised April 1973, revised November 1978.

Ni-Cr 60-16 Alloy is an electrical-resistance alloy suitable for operation at temperatures up to 1700 F (927 C). It is ideal for heavy-duty controls and rheostats because it withstands high overloads. It is used in many domestic appliances and is very useful where space is a factor because of its high strength in small sizes and its high electrical resistance. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as casting, forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Ni-232. Producer or source: Electrical resistance alloy producers.

TECHALLOY C (62-16) is a nickel-chromium-iron electrical resistance alloy for operating temperatures up to 1700 F. It can withstand high overloads; this makes it ideal for heavy-duty rheostats and controls. It is highly suitable for heating elements in domestic appliances. It's high electrical resistance and high strength in small sizes make it very useful where space is a factor. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Ni-219. Producer or source: Techalloy Company Inc..

TOPHET H is a heating-element alloy specifically designed for use in duct heaters and clothes dryers where hot strength and long life are of most importance. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, and joining. Filing Code: Ni-162. Producer or source: Wilbur B. Driver Company.

ALUMINUM A-214 is an aluminum-magnesium-zinc permanent mold and die casting alloy. It is recommended for food handling and chemical plant equipment. It does not respond to an age-hardening heat treatment. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and compressive and shear strength as well as fatigue. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Al-171. Producer or source: Aluminum Company of America.

Aluminum 214 is a non-heat treatable alloy containing 4% magnesium and characterized by excellent corrosion resistance and excellent weldability. It is recommended for marine applications and food processing equipment. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and compressive and shear strength as well as fatigue. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Al-141. Producer or source: Aluminum Company of America.