Hiperco 50A / 1.3952 Precision Alloy

General Technical Characteristics of Hiperco 50A

Hiperco 50A is a soft magnetic cobalt alloy with exceptional magnetic properties, high permeability, and low hysteresis losses. It is widely used in the electrical engineering industry where materials with high saturation induction and minimal energy dissipation are required.

This alloy maintains stable characteristics across a wide temperature range, making it indispensable for precision devices such as sensors, transformers, and electromagnetic shields.

Chemical Composition of Hiperco 50A

Main components of the alloy:

• Cobalt (Co) – 48-50%

• Iron (Fe) – ~49%

• Vanadium (V) – 1.8-2.2%

• Manganese (Mn) – ≤0.3%

• Silicon (Si) – ≤0.2%

• Carbon (C) – ≤0.02%

This composition gives Hiperco 50A a high magnetic induction (up to 2.4 Tesla) and low coercive force, ensuring efficient performance in alternating magnetic fields.

Mechanical Properties of Hiperco 50A

• Tensile strength: ~700 MPa

• Rockwell hardness (HRB): 85-95

• Elastic modulus: ~200 GPa

• Elongation at break: 5-10%

The alloy has good machinability, allowing for mechanical processing, stamping, and welding, which expands its application possibilities.

Applications of Hiperco 50A

Hiperco 50A is used in:
✅ Electrical engineering – transformer cores, electromagnets, magnetic shields.
✅ Aerospace industry – sensors, guidance systems, precision instruments.
✅ Medical equipment – MRI machines, diagnostic devices.
✅ Telecommunications – antennas, waveguides, microwave components.

Thanks to its high magnetic permeability and low eddy current losses, Hiperco 50A ensures high efficiency and reduced energy consumption in devices.

Key Features of Hiperco 50A

🔹 High saturation induction – up to 2.4 T, superior to many ferrites and permalloys.
🔹 Low hysteresis losses – improves energy efficiency.
🔹 Thermal stability – maintains properties across a wide temperature range.
🔹 Excellent machinability – suitable for mechanical processing and stamping.

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