Invar (INVAR 36)
Introduction
Invar is a low expansion alloy consisting of 36% Nickel, balance Iron. Invar Alloy exhibits extremely low expansion around ambient temperatures, making Invar Alloy particularly useful in applications where minimum thermal expansion and high dimensional stability is required, such as in precision instruments like optoelectronic devices, optical and laser benches, electronics, and other kinds of scientific instruments.
Character
Low expansion rate up to 500°F
Readily weldable
Application
Cathode Ray Tubes
Other application areas, such as telecommunications, aeronautical and aerospace engineering, cryogenic engineering (liquefied natural gas tankers) etc., require either high dimensional stability with variation in temperature, or expansion characteristics matched with those of other materials, such as glass, ceramics, or composites.
Equal grades
Invar 36, NILO 36, Pernifer 36, 4J36, EN 1.3912, UNS K93600, UNS K93603, Werkstoff 1.3912
Chemical composition
Ni=35.0~37.0, Fe=Remainder, Mo≤0.50, C≤0.1, Cu≤0.5, Mn≤0.60, Si≤0.35, P≤0.025, S≤0.025, Cr≤0.5
Standards
ASTM F 1684-06
Forms available at A-one Alloy
Sheet, strip, wire, rod, bar, tube, capillary