Alloy 52
Description:
Alloy 52 is a 50.50% nickel-iron alloy developed for glass-to-metal seals for some of the soft glasses and some ceramics. The alloy's rate of thermal expansion is virtually constant to a temperature of about 1050 °F (565 °C).
Alloy 52 Chemical Composition:
|
Weight% |
Ni |
Cr |
Mn |
Si |
C |
Al |
Mg |
P |
S |
Fe |
|
Alloy 52 |
50.50 |
0.10 max |
0.60 max |
0.30 max |
0.05 max |
0.10 max |
0.50 max |
0.025 max |
0.025 max |
Rem |
Applications:
Applications for Alloy 52 include magnetic reed switches and seals that need controlled linear expansion to approximately 977 °F (525 °C).