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Formula: Fe 54/Ni 29/Co 17
Form: Coil
Material: Nickel/Iron/Cobalt - Glass Sealing Alloy (Kovar®)
Commodity: Alloys
Temper: Annealed

Glass Sealing Alloy Coil (Fe54/Ni29/Co17)

Glass Sealing Alloy Coil (Fe54/Ni29/Co17) is engineered for robust hermetic bonding with glass, distinguished by its finely controlled coefficient of thermal expansion and high mechanical integrity. This iron-nickel-cobalt alloy composition ensures strong adherence to borosilicate and other technical glasses under thermal cycling, thanks to its optimized phase stability and resistance to microcracking during bonding. Widely used in vacuum electronics, optoelectronic packaging, and hermetic sensor assemblies, it is foundational in industries requiring ultra-reliable seals under thermal and pressure variations. Notably, its application extends to critical interfaces in X-ray tubes, glass-to-metal feedthroughs, and precision photonic enclosures. The coil form offers superior workability and dimensional consistency for automated forming and welding. Its consistent performance in joining dissimilar materials makes it indispensable in scientific instrumentation and aerospace-grade vacuum systems. With its critical role in enabling advanced glass-metal integrations, Glass Sealing Alloy Coil (Fe54/Ni29/Co17) continues to drive innovations in sealed electronics and high-reliability encapsulation systems.

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Tolerances

Coil
Thickness <0.01mm ±25%
Thickness 0.01mm - 0.05mm ±15%
Thickness >0.05mm ±10%

Material Properties for Alloys

Mechanical Properties
Element Value
Elongation at break( % ) 30
Modulus of elasticity( GPa ) 207
Tensile strength( MPa ) 510-520
Electrical Properties
Element Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm ) 48.9
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ ) 0.0037
Magnetic Properties
Element Value
Curie temperature( C ) 435
Thermal Properties
Element Value
Melting point( C ) 1450
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) 439@23°C
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) 17.3@23°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) 4.81@20-200°C
Physical Properties
Element Value
Density( gcm⁻³ ) 8.36-8.5

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