Nichrome V / UNS N06003 / 2.4869 / NiCr8020

Nichrome Х20N80: Properties, Applications, and Features

✅ General Technical Characteristics

Nichrome Х20N80 is a high-alloy heat-resistant alloy based on nickel and chromium, which possesses excellent electrical resistance properties, high heat resistance, and oxidation resistance. Due to these characteristics, this material is widely used in heating elements, thermal equipment, and industrial furnaces.

Main Characteristics:

• High electrical resistance and stability during prolonged heating.
• Resistance to oxidation and corrosion at high temperatures.
• Heat resistance – retains mechanical properties at temperatures up to 1200°C.
• Good plasticity and manufacturability.
• Long service life, even under multiple heating and cooling cycles.

🔬 Chemical Composition of Nichrome Х20N80 (%):

• Nickel (Ni): 75.0 – 80.0
• Chromium (Cr): 20.0 – 23.0
• Iron (Fe): ≤ 1.0
• Manganese (Mn): ≤ 0.7
• Silicon (Si): ≤ 0.7
• Titanium (Ti): ≤ 0.15
• Aluminum (Al): ≤ 0.15

💡 Due to its high nickel content, the alloy has excellent heat resistance and oxidation resistance.

🏭 Applications

Nichrome Х20N80 is widely used in the production of heating elements, industrial equipment, and electrical engineering products.

Main Application Areas:

• Production of electric heating elements (furnaces, thermoelements, household and industrial heaters).
• Metallurgical industry (heat treatment of metals, laboratory furnaces).
• Aerospace industry (heat-resistant components).
• Production of resistors and other electrical components.
• Chemical industry (equipment for working in aggressive environments).

📊 Mechanical Properties

• Tensile Strength (Rm): 600 – 750 MPa
• Yield Strength (Rp0.2): ≥ 300 MPa
• Hardness (HB): ≤ 200 HB
• Elongation (A5): ≥ 20 %

⭐ Features

• High operating temperature – maintains stable properties when heated up to 1200°C.
• Excellent corrosion resistance – ideal for use in humid and aggressive environments.
• Electrical resistance properties – widely used in electric heating elements.
• Durability – withstands multiple heating and cooling cycles.
• Flexibility and manufacturability – easily processed and shaped for various industrial needs.

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