Features:
Alloy 42 (Nilo 42) is a nickel-iron controlled-expansion alloy containing 42% nickel. Alloy 42 (Nilo 42) has a low and normally constant coefficient of thermal expansion from room temperature to about 300ºC (570ºF). Alloy 42 (Nilo 42) is used for semiconductor lead frames in integrated circuits, bi-metal thermostat strip, thermostat rods, for ceramic-to-metal seals with alumina ceramics, and various glass-to-metal seals such as the core of copper-clad-wire for sealing into glass envelopes of electric bulbs, radio valves, television tubes and fluorescent lights.
Nominal composition,%
Alloy designation |
Ni |
C |
Mn |
P |
S |
Si |
Cr |
Al |
Fe |
Alloy 42 |
41 min |
0.05 max |
0.80 max |
0.025 max |
0.025 max |
0.030 max |
0.250 max |
0.10 max |
Rem |