Specifications

Trade name:Nilo Alloy 48, invar 48,alloy 48

Alloy 48 (Nilo 48) is a nickel-iron controlled-expansion alloy containing 48% nickel. Alloy 48 (Nilo 48 coefficient of thermal expansion matches that of soft lead and soda lime glasses therefore Alloy 48's main use is for glass to metal seals in soft lead or soda lime type glasses.Alloy 48is also used for thermostats in industrial applications up to 450°C (840°F).

Alloy 48 Products

Bozhong Group stocks alloy 48 in a variety of forms and dimensions. Below are most of the standard stock form/sizes. If you do not see the size or form of alloy 48 that you require, please call one of our materials experts; our sales people are very knowledgeable and can assist you. We can cut, slit, shear, or center less grind alloy 48 to your exact specifications, and we also have tremendous versatility when it comes to custom sizes, packages, and unusual materials.

Technical Data Sheet

Typical Mechanical Properties

Availability
Alloy 48 is available in Round Bar, Tube, Sheet, Coil, Strip and Wire. For all stock availability.
Alloy 48 Tube is available the following size ranges.
Outside Diameter - 0.25mm (0.010") up to 16.00mm (0.625")
Wall - 0.05mm (0.002") up to 1.00mm (0.040")
Straight Lengths - 1.00mm (0.040") up to 5000.00mm (197")
Coils Lengths - 5 Metres to 15 Metres
Standard Tolerance- OD &ID +/-0.03mm (0.0012")
Wall +/- 10%
Tight Tolerance - OD&ID +/- 0.015mm (0.0006")
Wall +/-3%
Some thin wall tubes up to 25.40 mm (1.000") can be supplied.