Chromel Alloy Wire, Strip and Bar
International Equivalent
| Mark | Analogue | W. Nr. | Aisi Uns | En | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XN70YU | EI652 | 2.4872 | N06008 | Availability confirmed on request | |
| HX9.5 | 2.4870 | NiCr10 | Availability confirmed on request | ||
| HX9 | 2.4870 | NiCr10 | Availability confirmed on request |
Chromel alloy products for U.S. buyers
Chromel is a nickel-chromium thermocouple alloy commonly identified as the positive leg in a Chromel-Alumel Type K pair. A trade name alone does not define the exact grade, calibration tolerance, temperature range, diameter, condition or governing specification. State those requirements in the enquiry so the requested material can be checked correctly.
Product forms and purchasing details
Sourcing can be reviewed for wire, strip, ribbon and bar, subject to grade, dimensions and quantity. For wire, provide diameter, spool or straight length, condition and required calibration or certification. For strip or ribbon, provide thickness, width, coil or cut length, edge condition and tolerance.
Reference data
| Ni+Co | Fe | C | Si | Mn | Co | Al | Impurities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87.4 - 90.4 | ≤ 0.3 | ≤ 0.2 | ≤ 0.4 | ≤ 0.3 | 9 - 10 | 0.6 - 1.2 | total 1.4 |
| Hardness, alloy soft | Hardness, alloy hard | Melting temperature, °C: | Hot work temperature, °C: | Annealing temperature, °C: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 10 -1 = 300 MPa | HB 10 -1 = 150 - 200 MPa | 1435 | 1200 - 1000 | 800 - 900 |
Selection and documentation
Identify whether the material is intended for thermocouple elements, extension or compensation leads, resistance components or another use. Chromel, Nicrosil and other nickel-chromium alloys are not automatically interchangeable. Any proposed alternative must be checked against the purchaser-approved specification.
Information required for a quote
Send the Chromel grade or approved trade designation, product form, diameter or thickness and width, length or coil data, condition, quantity, tolerance, calibration or material-certificate requirement and U.S. delivery ZIP code.
Evek LLC reviews every requirement against the requested grade, specification, form, dimensions and quantity. Stock, production route, origin, minimum quantity, certification, price and compliance are confirmed during quotation; website text is not a stock or suitability guarantee.
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Request a U.S. quote
Evek LLC serves customers throughout the United States. Typical delivery is 2–3 weeks, subject to the material, specification, dimensions, quantity, production route and availability.
Send the complete requirement to Evek LLC and include the U.S. delivery ZIP code.