Kanthal APM: (Resistance Heating Wire and Resistance Wire)
Kanthal APM: (Resistance Heating Wire and Resistance Wire)
Kanthal APM: (Resistance Heating Wire and Resistance Wire)
updated 20161006 11:32:30 (supersedes all previous editions)
Kanthal APM
(Resistance heating wire and resistance wire)
Kanthal APM is an advanced powdermetallurgical, dispersionstrengthened, ferritic
ironchromiumaluminium alloy (FeCrAl alloy) for use at temperatures up to 1425°C
(2600°F). The alloy is characterized by exceptionally good form stability and oxidation
resistance.
Kanthal APM has low tendency to ageing and low resistance change. It has excellent
surface oxide properties, which gives good protection in corrosive atmospheres as well
as in atmospheres with high carbon potential, and no scaling.
The unique combination of excellent oxidation properties and form stability
contributes to long element service life. The alloy's superior form stability reduces the
amount of element support.
Typical applications for Kanthal APM are in hightemperature furnaces for firing of
ceramics, heat treatment, in laboratory furnaces, in furnaces for electronic industries
and in diffusion furnaces.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Min 20.5
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Ø Rp 0 . 2 Rm A
mm MPa MPa % Hv
MPa 40 23 16 12 9
Ultimate tensile strength deformation rate 6.2 x 102/min
The data in the tables apply to material with fine grain structure in the temperature range from
800°C to 900°C,
and to material with coarse grain structure in the temperature range from 1100°C to 1400°C.
In the delivery state KANTHAL APM always has a fine grain structure. After use for a certain
period of time , the grain size becomes coarse.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
3
Density g/cm 7.10
2
E l e c t r i c a l r e s i s t i v i t y a t 2 0 ° C Ω m m/ m 1.45
Poisson's ratio 0.30
YOUNG'S MODULUS
Temperature°C 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400
Ct 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.02 1.03 1.03 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.05
20 250 11
20 500 12
20 750 14
20 1000 15
201200 16
201400 16
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
1 1
W m K 11 20 22 26 27 35
1425
Max continuous operating temperature in air °C
Magnetic properties The material is
magnetic up to
approximately 600°C
(Curie point).
Emissivity fully oxidized material 0.70
DISCLAIMER:
Recommendations are for guidance only, and the suitability of a material for a specific application can be confirmed only when
we know the actual service conditions. Continuous development may necessitate changes in technical data without notice. This
datasheet is only valid for Kanthal materials.
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