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Constantan® Rod - Ø 4mm L 300mm

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SKU: 1000057985 Product Code: CU04-RD-000110
Constantan® Rod is a solid form of the 55% copper, 45% nickel alloy prized for its highly stable electrical resistivity across a broad temperature range and low thermal EMF when paired with copper. Its robust mechanical strength and corrosion resistance make it ideal for use in electrical instrumentation, resistance standards, and high-precision sensing equipment. Industries including aerospace, energy, and metrology employ Constantan® Rod in resistance thermometers, precision shunt resistors, and load measurement systems. Specific applications include precision resistor assemblies for calibration labs, thermal compensation elements in sensitive instruments, and current-sensing components in high-reliability electronics. The rod form supports machining into custom geometries for specialized applications, enabling integration into structural measurement systems and ruggedized sensors for field deployment. Research into Cu–Ni alloys like Constantan® demonstrates how microstructural stability and surface finishing methods can further enhance performance in demanding industrial and laboratory environments, reinforcing its continued importance in both scientific and engineering contexts.
Formula: Cu55/Ni45
Diameter: 4mm
Length: 300mm
Temper: Annealed
UOM Code: 454-620-82
Legacy Code: CU047910
Distributor Code:
GF45462082

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Tolerances

Rod
Diameter =<10mm ±10%
Diameter >10mm ±5%
Length <100mm ±1mm
Length >=100mm +5 / -1%
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Material Properties

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