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Formula: Cu 55/Ni 45
Form: Wire
Material: Constantan®
Commodity: Alloys
Temper: Annealed
Thermocouple Wire: May Be Used As One Component Of A Thermocouple
Constantan® Spooled Wire is a Cu–Ni alloy wire, typically containing ~55% copper and ~45% nickel, optimized for stable electrical resistivity and low thermal coefficient of resistance across a broad temperature range. Supplied in spooled form, it enables continuous feed into automated winding, coiling, or weaving systems, ensuring consistent dimensional quality and mechanical properties. It is widely used in electronics, instrumentation, and industrial sensing, particularly in strain gauges, resistance thermometers, and precision shunt resistors. Specific technologies benefiting from Constantan® Spooled Wire include long-length resistance coils, finely wound sensor elements, and temperature-compensated circuits for precision measurement. Its corrosion resistance and stable resistive behavior under thermal cycling make it a preferred choice in demanding environments. In both research and industry, Constantan® Spooled Wire is valued for enabling high-reliability components that require predictable electrical performance and mechanical integrity over extended operational lifetimes.

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Tolerances

Wire
Diameter ±10%
Length +5% / -1%

Material Properties for Alloys

Mechanical Properties
Element Value
Hardness - Brinell 100-300
Elongation at break( % ) 45
Modulus of elasticity( GPa ) 162
Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) 107
Tensile strength( MPa ) 400-590
Electrical Properties
Element Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm ) 52
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ ) 0.00002+/-
Thermal Properties
Element Value
Maximum use temperature in air( C ) 500
Melting point( C ) 1225-1300
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) 19.5@23°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) 14.9@20-100°C
Physical Properties
Element Value
Density( gcm⁻³ ) 8.9

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