EFINEA is a leading distributor of the soft magnetic alloys Hiperco® 50, Hiperco 50A and Hiperco 50 HS. At EFINEA we recognize that the properties of the alloys we supply is an important factor when designing and evaluating a material for an application.
The tables below are provided as a reference. They include the chemistry, physical and mechanical properties, specifications, along with magnetic properties for the Hiperco 50 family of products we stock. Should you have any questions about the properties of these alloys, please contact us. Our team is trained in the properties and attributes of the materials we sell and will guide you through your selection process.
For a Hiperco 50, 50A & 50 HS data sheet or any of the Soft Magnetics Alloys data sheets, please go to the Data Sheets section in our Technical Library.
Hiperco® 50 Properties
Hiperco® 50 Typical DC Magnetic Properties |
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| Heat Treatment | Coercivity (A/m) from 8 k/A/m | DC Relative Permeability µ max | B (Tesla) A/m | |||||
| 400 | 800 | 1600 | 4000 | 6000 | 16000 | |||
| 0.014" Strip | ||||||||
| Standard Ferromagnetic Anneal | 40 | 19200 | 2.12 | 2.19 | 2.23 | 2.27 | 2.28 | 2.30 |
| Standard Mechanical Anneal | 125 | 7900 | 2.01 | 2.12 | 2.19 | 2.25 | 2.28 | 2.29 |
| 0.006" Strip | ||||||||
| Standard Ferromagnetic Anneal | 50 | 15000 | 2.03 | 2.14 | 2.21 | 2.27 | 2.28 | 2.30 |
| Standard Mechanical Anneal | 125 | 7400 | 1.99 | 2.11 | 2.18 | 2.25 | 2.28 | 2.29 |
| Source: Carpenter Electrification® Hiperco® 50 data sheet 5/20 | ||||||||
Hiperco® 50 Typical AC Core Loss By Heat Treatment |
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| Heat Treatment | 0.014" Strip Specific Core Loss | 0.006" Strip Specific Core Loss | B (Tesla) | ||||
| 60 Hz | 400 Hz | 1000 Hz | 60 Hz | 400 Hz | 1000 Hz | ||
| Standard Ferromagnetic Anneal | 1.11 | 13.3 | 54.1 | 1.17 | 10.2 | 33.9 | 1.0 |
| 2.03 | 29.8 | 142.0 | 2.08 | 19.2 | 65.8 | 1.5 | |
| 3.29 | 56.7 | 301.0 | 3.32 | 30.9 | 109.0 | 2.0 | |
| Standard Mechanical Anneal | 2.48 | 23.0 | 80.2 | 2.17 | 16.7 | 46.2 | 1.0 |
| 4.47 | 47.5 | 191.0 | 3.96 | 31.1 | 93.8 | 1.5 | |
| 7.16 | 84.5 | 388.0 | 6.54 | 51.4 | 157.0 | 2.0 | |
| Source: Carpenter Electrification® Hiperco® 50 data sheet 5/20 | |||||||
Hiperco® 50 Typical Physical Properties |
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| Density | lb/in3 | 0.293 |
| Specific Gravity | 68°F | 8.12 |
| *Curie Temperature | °F | 1720 |
| °C | 938 | |
| Electrical Resistivity | ||
| (70°F) | ohm-cir mil/ft | 241.0 |
| (21°C) | ohm-m | 40.1x10-8 |
| Elastic Modulus | ksi | 30x103 |
| GPa | 206.8 | |
| Thermal Conductivity | BTU-in/sq. ft-hr- °F | 206.8 |
| W/m °C | 29.83 | |
| Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | ||
| 77 to 392°F | 5.3x10-6 | |
| 77 to 752°F | 5.6x10-6 length/length/°F | |
| 77 to 1112°F | 5.8x10-6 length/length/°F | |
| 77 to 1472°F | 6.3x10-6 length/length/°F | |
| *Curie temperature is phase transition from magnetic to non-magnetic phase. | ||
| Source: Carpenter Electrification® Hiperco® 50 data sheet 5/20 | ||
Hiperco® 50 Typical Mechanical Properties - 0.014" Strip |
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| Heat Treatment | Cold Rolled Unannealed | Std. Magnetic Anneal | Std. Mechanical Anneal | |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength | ksi (MPa) | 190 (1310) | 115 (792) | 135 (930) |
| Yield Strength 0.2% | ksi (MPa) | 175 (1270) | 48 (331) | 60 (414) |
| Elongation | % in 2 in. | 2 | 5-15 | 5-15 |
| Hardness | Rockwell C | 36 | .. | .. |
| Source: Carpenter Electrification® Hiperco® 50 data sheet 5/20 | ||||
Hiperco® 50A Properties
Hiperco® 50A Typical DC Magnetic Properties - 0.014" Strip |
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| Heat Treatment | Coercivity (A/m) from 8 kA/m | DC Relative Permeability µ max | B (Tesla) A/m | |||||
| 400 | 800 | 1600 | 4000 | 8000 | 1600 | |||
| Standard Ferromagnetic Annealing | 30 | 22000 | 2.12 | 2.19 | 2.23 | 2.27 | 2.28 | 2.30 |
| Source: Carpenter Electrification® Hiperco® 50A data sheet 5/20 | ||||||||
Hiperco® 50A Typical DC Magnetic Properties - Bar (Bulk Material) |
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| Heat Treatment | Coercivity (A/m) from 8 kA/m | DC Relative Permeability µ max | B (Tesla) A/m | |||||
| 400 | 800 | 1600 | 4000 | 8000 | 1600 | |||
| Standard Ferromagnetic Annealing | 209 | 3350 | 1.49 | 1.80 | 2.00 | 2.18 | 2.25 | 2.30 |
| Source: Carpenter Electrification® Hiperco® 50A data sheet 5/20 | ||||||||
Hiperco® 50A Typical AC Core Loss By Heat Treatment - 0.014" Strip |
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| Heat Treatment | Specific Core Loss | ||
| 60 Hz | 400 Hz | 1000 Hz | |
| Standard Ferromagnetic Annealing | 0.94 | 12.7 | 55.6 |
| 1.75 | 30.0 | 151.0 | |
| 2.73 | 56.8 | 313.0 | |
| Source: Carpenter Electrification® Hiperco® 50A data sheet 5/20 | |||
Hiperco® 50A Typical Physical Properties |
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| Density | lb/in3 | 0.293 |
| Specific Gravity | 68°F | 8.12 |
| *Curie Temperature | °F | 1720 |
| °C | 938 | |
| Electrical Resistivity | ||
| (70°F) | ohm-cir mil/ft | 240.7 |
| (21°C) | ohm-m | 40.1x10-8 |
| Elastic Modulus | ksi | 30x103 |
| GPa | 206.8 | |
| Thermal Conductivity | BTU-in/sq. ft-hr- °F | 206.8 |
| W/cm °C | 29.83 | |
| Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | ||
| 77 to 392°F | 5.3x10-6 length/length/°F | |
| 77 to 752°F | 5.6x10-6 length/length/°F | |
| 77 to 1112°F | 5.8x10-6 length/length/°F | |
| 77 to 1472°F | 6.3x10-6 length/length/°F | |
| *Curie temperature is phase transition from magnetic to non-magnetic phase. | ||
| Source: Carpenter Electrification® Hiperco® 50A data sheet 5/20 | ||
Hiperco® 50A Typical Mechanical Properties - 0.014" Strip |
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| Heat Treatment | Cold Rolled Unannealed | Standard Magnetic Anneal | |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength | ksi (MPa) | 195 (1344) | 72.2 (498) |
| Yield Strength 0.2% | ksi (MPa) | 185 (1276) | 30.8 (202) |
| Elongation | % in 2 in. | 1 | 6.7 |
| Source: Carpenter Electrification® Hiperco® 50A data sheet 5/20 | |||
Hiperco® 50 HS Properties
Hiperco® 50 HS Typical DC Magnetic Properties - 1.50 O.D. x 1.25" I.D. Ring Laminations ASTM Method A596/A596M |
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| 0.2 % Yield Strength | Flux Density at Indicated Magnetic Field Strength | ||||||||||
| 10 Oe 800 A/m | 20 Oe 1600 A/m | 50 Oe 4000 A/m | 100 Oe 8000 A/m | 200 Oe 16000 A/m | |||||||
| ksi, | MPa | kG | T | kG | T | kG | T | kG | T | kG | T |
| 73 | 503 | 19.3 | 1.93 | 20.7 | 2.07 | 21.9 | 2.19 | 22.3 | 2.23 | 23.0 | 2.30 |
| 86 | 593 | 19.0 | 1.90 | 20.3 | 2.03 | 21.8 | 2.18 | 22.3 | 2.23 | 22.9 | 2.29 |
| 99 | 683 | 18.2 | 1.82 | 19.9 | 1.99 | 21.5 | 2.15 | 22.3 | 2.23 | 22.9 | 2.29 |
| Source: Carpenter Electrification® Hiperco 50® HS data sheet 5/20 |
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Hiperco® 50 HS Typical Physical Properties |
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| Density | lb/in3 | 0.293 |
| Specific Gravity | 68°F | 8.12 |
| *Curie Temperature | °F | 1720 |
| °C | 938 | |
| Electrical Resistivity | ||
| (70°F) | ohm-cir mil/ft | 253.0 |
| (21°C) | ohm-m | 42.1 |
| Elastic Modulus | ksi | 30x103 |
| GPa | 206.8 | |
| Thermal Conductivity | BTU-in/sq. ft-hr- °F | 206.8 |
| W/m/°C | 29.83 | |
| Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | ||
| 77 to 392°F | 5.3x10-6 length/length/°F | |
| 77 to 752°F | 5.6x10-6 length/length/°F | |
| 77 to 1112°F | 5.8x10-6 length/length/°F | |
| 77 to 1472°F | 6.3x10-6 length/length/°F | |
| *Curie temperature is phase transition from magnetic to non-magnetic phase. | ||
| Source: Carpenter Electrification® Hiperco 50® HS data sheet 5/20 | ||
Hiperco® 50 HS Typical Mechanical Properties - 0.006" Strip |
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| Heat Treatment Temperatures | 0.2 % Yield Strength | Ultimate Tensile Strength | Elongation in 2" (50.8MM) | ||||
| °F | °C | Time, HR | ksi | MPa | ksi | MPa | % |
| 1328 | 720 | 1 | 99 | 683 | 185 | 1280 | 15 |
| 1328 | 720 | 2 | 94 | 648 | 177 | 1220 | 14 |
| 1328 | 720 | 4 | 87 | 600 | 156 | 1080 | 11 |
| 1364 | 740 | 1 | 86 | 593 | 168 | 1160 | 13 |
| 1364 | 740 | 2 | 83 | 572 | 167 | 1150 | 13 |
| 1364 | 740 | 4 | 78 | 538 | 158 | 1090 | 12 |
| 1400 | 760 | 1 | 76 | 524 | 149 | 1030 | 11 |
| 1400 | 760 | 2 | 76 | 524 | 166 | 1140 | 14 |
| 1400 | 760 | 4 | 73 | 503 | 145 | 1000 | 11 |
| 1472 | 800 | 4 | 64 | 441 | 142 | 979 | 11 |
| The tensile properties are for strips heat treated at room temperature. All heat treatments conducted in batch type furnaces (1 hour heat up time) in dry hydrogen followed by cooling rate of 180°F/hr. | |||||||
| Source: Carpenter Electrification® Hiperco 50® HS data sheet 5/20 |
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Hiperco® 50, 50A, 50 HS Chemistry
Chemistry | Hiperco® 50 | Hiperco® 50A | Hiperco® 50 HS |
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| Carbon | 0.01 | 0.001 | 0.01 |
| Manganese | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Silicon | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Columbium/Niobium | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.30 |
| Cobalt | 48.5 | 48.5 | 48.75 |
| Vanadium | 1.90 | 2.00 | 1.90 |
| Iron | Remainder | Remainder | Remainder |
| Source: Carpenter Electrification® Hiperco® 50, 50A, 50 HS data sheets | |||
Hiperco® 50, 50A, 50 HS Specifications
Hiperco® 50, 50A, 50 HS Specifications | ||||
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| Hiperco 50 | ASTM A801 Type 1 | UNS R30005 Type 1 | MIL A 47182 | |
| Hiperco 50A | ASTM A801 Type 1 | MIL A 47182 | ||
| Hiperco 50 HS | ASTM A801 Type 1 | |||
For additional information on specifications of the materials distributed by EFINEA, please visit the websites of the international organizations that develop and publish technical standards: ASTM International and ASM International.
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