Invar 36 Composition
Invar 36 Specification
Super Invar 36 mechanical properties
| Invar Specifications |
ASTM F-1684 |
MIL 1-23011 CL 7 |
AMS 1-23011 CL 7 |
Iron-Nickel Alloys / Nickel-Iron Alloys Invar 36 Equivalent Gradesph4>
| Alloy |
DN-Trade Name |
WERKSTOFF NR. |
UNS-No. |
ASTM Specification |
DIN Specification |
| Ni 36* |
Dilaton 36 |
1.3912 |
K93603 |
ASTM F1684 |
DIN 17745 / SEW 385 |
Invar Alloy 36 Chemical Composition
| Grade |
C |
Mn |
P |
S |
Si |
Ni |
Cr |
Fe |
W |
Co |
| Invar 36 |
.15 max |
.60 max |
.006 max |
.004 max |
.40 max |
36.0 nom |
.25 max |
Bal |
- |
.50 max |
Invar 36 is a 36% nickel-iron alloy possessing a rate of thermal expansion approximately 1/10th of that of carbon steel at temperatures up to 400°F(204°C). Applications of ASTM F-1684 Invar 36 materials has been used for applications where dimensional changes due to temperature variation must be minimized such as in radio and electronic devices, aircraft controls, optical and laser system, etc.
WERKSTOFF NR. 1.3912 Invar has also been used in conjunction with high expansion alloys in applications where a motion is desired when the temperature changes, such as in bimetallic thermostats and in rod and tube assemblies for temperature regulators.
Proper heat treatment is critical to ensure that Iron-Nickel Alloys Invar 36 remains in a low internal stress condition both throughout fabrication and during the service life of the tool.
Recommended heat treatment parameters of Nickel-Iron Alloys Invar 36 are as per this-
- Full Anneal, 1 hr at 1550°F or 2hrs at 1350°C air or oven cool, used in Following extensive forming or welding.
- Stress Relieve
Anneal (optional), 2 hrs at 600°F air or oven cool, typical applications include Between rough and final machining or following minor weld repairs.