EFINEA understands that the mechanical and physical properties of Alloy 48 are key factors in the evaluation of this material for selection for any given application. As a general reference for assessing this alloy the data below contains typical Alloy 48 properties. Included in the tables are the mechanical and physical properties, average linear coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), as well as the chemistry and specifications for this low expansion alloy.
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Alloy 48 Average Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion µm/m • °C |
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| Temperature Range °C | UNS K94800 | Temperature Range °C | UNS K94800 |
| 30 to 300 | 8.8 | 30 to 700 | 11.3 |
| 30 to 400* | 8.2 to 9.2* | 30 to 800 | 12.1 |
| 30 to 500 | 9.4 | 30 to 900 | 13.0 |
| 30 to 550* | 9.6 to 10.3* | 30 to 1000 | 13.9 |
| 30 to 600 | 10.4 | ||
| Source: ASTM F30-96 (2017), Table X1.1, 48 Alloy; *ASTM F30-96 Table 2 Range | |||
To compare the linear coefficient of thermal expansion across our line of controlled expansion glass and sealing alloys, please refer to the Thermal Expansion Table.
Alloy 48 Typical Physical Properties | ||
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| Density | lb/cu in | 0.298 |
| Specific Gravity | 8.25 | |
| Curie Temp | °F | 880 |
| °C | 471 | |
| Melting Point | °F | 2640 |
| °C | 1450 | |
| Electrical Resistivity* | ohm-cir mil/ft - (68° F) | 283 |
| microhms-cm -( 20° C) | 47 | |
| Thermal Conductivity* | BTU-in/sq. ft-hr- °F (68° F) | 116 |
| W/m °C (20° C) | 16.7 | |
| Source: ASTM F30-96 (2017) | *Special Metals Corp. Nilo 48 Data v. 9/04 | ||
Alloy 48 Typical Mechanical Properties | ||
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| Tensile Strength | ksi | 75 |
| MPa | 520 | |
| Yield Strength | ksi | 38 |
| MPa | 260 | |
| Elongation | % in 2 in. | 43 |
| Hardness Ann. | Rockwell HRB max. | 80 |
| Modulus of Elasticity | ksi | 23.2 |
| GPa | 160 | |
| Hot-rolled, annealed bar Source: Special Metals Corp. Nilo 48 Data v.9/04 |
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Alloy 48 Chemistry | |
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| Nickel, nominal | 48.0 |
| Manganese, max | 0.80 |
| Silicon, max | 0.30 |
| Carbon, max | 0.05 |
| Chromium, max | 0.25 |
| Cobalt, max | * |
| Phosphorus, max | 0.025 |
| Sulfur, max | 0.025 |
| Aluminum, max | 0.10 |
| Iron | Remainder |
| The nickel contents listed are nominal. The nickel contents of the alloys shall be adjusted by the manufacturer so that the alloys meet the requirements for thermal expansion. |
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| Cobalt is present as an incidental element and shall be reported separately. |
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| Source: ASTM F30 | |
Alloy 48 Specifications | |||
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| ASTM F30 | MIL-1-23011 CL 3 | AMS 1-23011 CL 3 | UNS K94800 |
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