Low Expansion Invar
4J36
Features
- 4J36 is an alloy designed to exhibit an extremely low thermal expansion coefficient.
- The thermal expansion coefficient is approximately 1.2×10⁻⁶ /°C in the range of 20°C to 100°C.
- This alloy maintains its shape and size even in environments with significant temperature fluctuations.
Applications
- Precision instruments
- Laser instruments
- Optical equipment
Specifications
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Plate / Sheet
- Thickness: 0.1mm-20mm
- Width: 50mm-1000mm
- Length: 1000mm-6000mm
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Strip
- Thickness: 0.02mm-1mm
- Width: 3mm-500mm
- Delivery Forms: Bright shiny surface or anodized surface, supplied in spools or cut-to-length
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Rod
- Diameter: Ø3mm-Ø100mm
- Length: 100mm-2000mm
- Delivery Forms: Hot rolled, forged or turned
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Wire
- Diameter: Ø0.03mm-Ø6mm
- Delivery Forms: Bright shiny or anodized, supplied in spools
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Tube
- Outer Diameter: Ø3mm-Ø200mm
- Wall Thickness: 0.5mm-10mm
- Length: 100mm-6000mm
Chemical Composition
| Elements | 4J36 | |
| Carbon (C) | Not greater than | 0.05 |
| Sulfur (S) | 0.02 | |
| Phosphorus (P) | 0.02 | |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.20-0.60 | |
| Silicon (Si) | ≤0.30 | |
| Nickel (Ni) | 35.0-37.0 | |
| Iron (Fe) | Rest |
Thermal Expansion Properties
| Alloy Grade | 20°C-100°C | 20°C-300°C | 20°C-500°C |
| 4J36 Invar Alloy | 1.2×10⁻⁶ /°C | 2.5×10⁻⁶ /°C | - |
Mechanical Properties
| Alloy Grade | 4J36 Invar Alloy |
| Density (g/cm³) | 8.1 |
| Tensile Strength (MPa) | 500-600 |
| Yield Strength (MPa) | 250-350 |
| Hardness (HV) | 150-200 |
Electrical Properties
| Alloy Grade | 4J36 Invar Alloy |
| Electrical Resistivity (10⁻⁶ Ω·cm) | 80 |
| Thermal Conductivity (W/m·K) | 10-12 |