Alloy 42 Properties

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Alloy 42 Average Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion µm/m • °C

Temperature Range °CUNS K94100Temperature Range °CUNS K94100
30 to 300 4.0 to 4.7*30 to 700 10.5
30 to 400 6.030 to 800 11.4
30 to 450 6.7 to 7.4*30 to 90012.3
30 to 500 7.930 to 100013.2
30 to 600 9.6
Source: ASTM F30, Table X1.1, UNS K94100; *tested range per ASTM F30, Table 2

To compare the linear coefficient of thermal expansion across our line of controlled expansion glass and sealing alloys, please refer to the Thermal Expansion Table.

Alloy 42 Typical Physical Properties

Densitylb/cu in0.293
Specific Gravity8.12
Curie Temp°F716
°C380
Melting Point°F2600
°C1425
Electrical Resistivityohm-cir mil/ft430
Microhms-cm71
Thermal ConductivityBTU-in/sq. ft-hr-°F74.5
W/cm °C0.11
Specific HeatBTU/lb °F0.12
Source: ASTM F30, 42 Alloy | UNS K94100; CarTech Glass Sealing 42 Data Sheet v. 7.1.90

Alloy 42 Typical Mechanical Properties

Tensile Strengthksi75
MPa517
Yield Strengthksi40
MPa276
Elongation% in 2 in.30
Hardness Ann.Rockwell B76
Modulus of Elasticity ksi21.5 x 103
Source: CarTech Glass Sealing 42 Data Sheet v. 7.1.90; Material in the annealed condition.

Alloy 42 Chemistry

Nickel, nominal41.00
Manganese, max. 0.80
Silicon, max. 0.30
Carbon, max. 0.05
Chromium, max. 0.25
Phosphorus, max. 0.025
Sulfur, max. 0.025
Cobalt, max.*
Aluminum, max. 0.10
IronRemainder
*Cobalt is present as an incidental element and shall be reported separately.
Source: ASTM F30

Alloy 42 Specifications

ASTM F30MIL-I-23011 CL 5AMS 1-23011 CL 5UNS K94100

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