Alloy 29-17 Kovar® Wire UNS K94610

Alloy 29-17is iron-nickel-cobalt, low expansion alloy whose chemical composition is controlled within narrow limits to assure precise uniform thermal expansion properties.

Full Name
Email
Company
Business Address

Shaped, Flat, Square, Round, Fine Wire, Plated and Un-plated
Specifications: ASTM F-15


Alloy 29-17 (Kovar®) Alloy Description


Alloy 29-17is iron-nickel-cobalt, low expansion alloy whose chemical composition is controlled within narrow limits to assure precise uniform thermal expansion properties. The alloy is vacuum melted and with extensive quality controls the uniform physical and mechanical properties allow for ease in deep drawing, coining, stamping and machining.

Applications


Used for making hermetic seals with the harder Pyrex glasses and ceramic materials

Application where high reliability is a necessity

Power tubes, microwave tubes, transistors, diodes, inter-grated circuits and has been used for the flat pack and the dual-in-line package.

Chemistry: Typical


Carbon: 0.02 max
Silicon: 0.20 max
Manganese: 0.30 max
Nickel: 29.0 max *
Cobalt: 17.0 max *
Iron: Balance *
*Iron, nickel and cobalt requirements listed may be adjusted so that the alloy meets the specified requirements for coefficient of thermal expansion

Physical Properties


Density: 0.302 lb/in³, 8.60 g/cm³

Electrical Resistivity: ohm-cir-mil/ft, microhm-mm:
At 68°F (20°C): 259(43)
At 212°F (100°C): 331(55)
At 392°F (200 °C): 433(72)
At 572°F (300°C): 529(88)
At 752°F (400°C): 602(100)
At 932°F (500°C): 656(109)
At 1112°F (600°C): 686(114)

Thermal Conductivity: BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F (W/m•K)
At 68°F (20°C): 116(16.7)

Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: µin/in-°F (µm/m-°C)
68-212°F (20-100 °C): 3.3(6.0)
68-202°F (20-150 °C): 3.2(5.8)
68-392°F (20-200 °C): 3.1(5.5)
68-482°F (20-250 °C): 2.9(5.3)
68-572°F (20-300°C): 2.8 (5.1)
68-662°F (20-350°C): 2.7 (4.9)
68-752°F (20-400°C): 2.7 (4.9)
68-842°F (20-450°C): 2.9 (5.3)
68-932°F (20-500°C): 3.4 (6.2)

Modulus of Elasticity: KSI (MPa)
20 x 10³ (138 x 10³) in tension

Melting Point: 2640°F (1450°C)

Mechanical Properties at Room Temperature


Properties: Annealed Typical


Ultimate Tensile Strength: 75 KSI nom (517 MPa nom)
Yield Strength: 49 KSI nom ( 340 MPa nom )
Elongation: 42% min

Properties Tempered


Alloy 29-17can be cold rolled to achieve the temper properties required by specific customers and/or manufacturing requirements. Contact Ulbrich Wire for details.

Additional Properties


Corrosion Resistance


Refer to NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) for recommendations.

Standard Wire Finishes


Extra Clean: (XC) Extra clean is also referred to as “bright annealed” or “bright annealed and cold rolled”

Grease (round wire only): Drawn in a heavy grease produces an “Ultra bright” finish for decorative applications

Soap (round wire only): Soap is used as a lubricant in the drawing process and is not removed. It acts as a lubricant during customer part forming operation.

A soap finish is available in tempered products.
Plated: Many plating options are available.
∗Special finishes are available: Contact Ulbrich Wire Sales with special finish and plating requests.

Forms


Continuous Coils
Cut to lengths
Precision cutting

Heat Treatment


Alloy 29-17 is non hardenable by heat treatment.

Welding


For best results refer to: SSINA’s “Welding of Stainless Steels and Other Joining Methods”.
*Kovar® is a registered trademark of Carpenter Technology Corp

Limitation of Liability and Disclaimer of Warranty: In no event will Ulbrich Stainless Steels and Special Metals, Inc., be liable for any damages arising from the use of the information included in this document or that it is suitable for the ‘applications’ noted. We believe the information and data provided to be accurate to the best of our knowledge but, all data is considered typical values only. It is intended for reference and general information and not recommended for specification, design or engineering purposes. Ulbrich assumes no implied or express warranty in regard to the creation or accuracy of the data provided in this document.

Get a Quote

Thanks for your interest in Ulbrich! Whether you're developing a new product or ramping up production, we'll be happy to learn more about your specific needs. Please fill out the form below, and we will promptly get back to you with a quote or, if needed, a request for more information.

  • Product

  • Contact information

  • Request Details

  • Additional criteria and file

Success

Success!

Thank you!

Form submitted successfully. Someone from Ulbrich will be in-touch with you soon.

GETTING STARTED

Which product or service are you interested in?

To ensure your request gets routed to the right Ulbrich team, let us know which
metal product, or service you're looking to source.