Low Resistance Alloys: Copper-Nickel Alloys
Alloy Description
30 Alloy; 15 Alloy; 10 Alloy; 12 Alloy; 5 Alloy: In the Copper-Nickel alloys, lower the resistivity, lower is the temperature coefficient of resistance. These alloys are used as general resistance wires, cores of low temperature heaters, resistance elements of heaters for electrical circuit breakers/fuses.

Condition of Supply
30 Alloy, 15 Alloy, 10 Alloy, 12 Alloy and 5 Alloy are available in following conditions:
- Cold Drawn, Special Temper.
- Cold Drawn, Annealed.
- Straightened and Cut Lengths.
Nominal Composition
| Alloy |
Ni% |
Cu% |
| 30 Alloy |
23 |
Bal. |
| 15 Alloy |
11 |
Bal. |
| 10 Alloy |
6 |
Bal. |
| 12 Alloy |
8 |
Bal. |
| 5 Alloy |
2 |
Bal. |

Properties
| Alloy |
Specific Resistance
(µ Ω-cm) | Density
(g/cm³) | Linear Expansion Coeff.
(T=20-100 °C) |
Maximum Operating
Temperature of Element (°C) |
| 30 Alloy |
30 |
8.90 |
15.7 |
400 |
| 15 Alloy |
15 |
8.90 |
16.0 |
400 |
| 10 Alloy |
10 |
8.90 |
16.2 |
300 |
| 12 Alloy |
12 |
8.90 |
16.2 |
300 |
| 5 Alloy |
5 |
8.90 |
16.4 |
300 |
Size Range
Wire: 12.0 mm diameter to 0.15mm diameter.
Strip: Width 0.4-80 mm, Thickness: 0.10 and above.
Or as per specified resistance.
Typical Tensile Strength
| Alloy |
30 Alloy |
15 Alloy |
12 Alloy |
10 Alloy |
5 Alloy |
Tensile strength
Min-Max (N/mm²) |
340 - 690 |
250 - 540 |
250 - 540 |
230 - 680 |
220 - 440 |
Elongation %
(Approx.: Annealed) |
25 |
25 |
25 |
20 |
20 |
Note: Other Grades of nickel-copper resistance alloys are also available. Please contact us for more information.