Rodar® is an Iron-Nickel-Cobalt alloy with an unique linear thermal expansion coefficient. It is also stable to cryogenic temperatures. This combination of characteristics has prompted its application in electrical package sealing of glass/metal and ceramic/metal.
Rodar® can be formed and deep drawn from the annealed temper. A 1/8 hard temper is optimum for heavy piercing.The material can be joined to other metals by welding,
brazing, and soldering. The joint design must consider that Rodar® has a lower expansion coefficient than most other metals.
Available Sizes:
Rodar® is available from Hamilton Precision Metals as strip product in thicknesses from 0.001” to 0.060” (0.0254 mm to 1.524 mm) and width up to 12.0” (304.8 mm). The material conforms to ASTM F15, AMS 7728 and UNS K94610.
Nominal Composition
| RODAR®
NOMINAL COMPOSITION |
| Nickel |
29.0%
|
| Cobalt |
17.0%
|
| Iron |
Balance
|
Mechanical Properties
| RODAR® MECHANICAL PROPERTIES |
|
ANNEALED |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength |
75,000 PSI |
| Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) |
50,000 PSI |
| Elongation in 2” * |
30%
|
| Modulus of Elasticity (Tension) |
20 x 106
PSI
|
| Poisson’s Ratio |
0.317 |
*The measured elongation will be less as thickness decreases to 0.002” and less.
These values may be adjusted by control of process variables – consult HPM for desired values
Physical Properties
| RODAR® PHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
| Density |
0.302 lbs/cu.in. |
| Melting Point (Approx.) |
1455°C |
| Electrical Resistivity @ R.T. |
49 Microhm·cm |
|
Temperature Coefficient of Resistivity (25° to 100°C)
|
3700 PPM/°C
|
| Thermal Expansion Coefficient (30° to 400°C) |
4.9 x 10-6/°C |
| Thermal Conductivity @ 100°C |
16.7 W/m·K |
| Curie Temperature |
435°C |
| Magnetic Attraction |
Yes |
Typical values to guide alloy selection but are not a guarantee of minimum or maximum.