0Cr23Al5 is a high-performance electric heating alloy widely used in various electric heating equipment and heating elements due to its excellent high-temperature resistance, good oxidation resistance, and excellent mechanical strength.
0Cr23Al5 resistance wire plays an important role in both the automotive and aerospace industries.
In the automotive sector, 0Cr23Al5 resistance wire is commonly used in car engine heaters and exhaust systems. During cold engine starts, the heater utilizes 0Cr23Al5 resistance wire to generate heat, accelerating the engine warm-up process and reducing wear and emissions during startup. Additionally, oxygen sensors in the exhaust system often use 0Cr23Al5 resistance wire to measure oxygen levels in emissions, allowing the engine management system to adjust fuel injection for more efficient combustion and reduced exhaust emissions.
In aerospace applications, 0Cr23Al5 resistance wire is widely employed in heating systems for aircraft and spacecraft. In aircraft, they are used to heat cabins, hydraulic systems, and other critical components to ensure operational performance and safety in extreme high-altitude environments. In spacecraft, 0Cr23Al5 resistance wire is commonly utilized to maintain operational temperatures for various systems such as electronic equipment, instruments, and liquid storage systems in space.
Overall, the applications of 0Cr23Al5 resistance wire in automotive and aerospace industries provide crucial support for enhancing the performance, safety, and reliability of vehicles and aircraft.
- Ferrous Chromium Aluminum alloy performance tables
| Alloy Nomenclature Performance | 1Cr13Al4 | 0Cr25Al5 | 0Cr21Al6 | 0Cr23Al5 | 0Cr21Al4 | 0Cr21Al6Nb | 0Cr27Al7Mo2 |
| Main Chemical composition | Cr | 12.0-15.0 | 23.0-26.0 | 19.0-22.0 | 20.5-23.5 | 18.0-21.0 | 21.0-23.0 | 26.5-27.8 |
| Al | 4.0-6.0 | 4.5-6.5 | 5.0-7.0 | 4.2-5.3 | 3.0-4.2 | 5.0-7.0 | 6.0-7.0 |
| Re | opportune | opportune | opportune | opportune | opportune | opportune | opportune |
| Fe | Rest | Rest | Rest | Rest | Rest | Rest | Rest |
| | | | | | | Nb0.5 | Mo1.8-2.2 |
| Max. continuous service temp. of element(°C) | 950 | 1250 | 1250 | 1250 | 1100 | 1350 | 1400 |
| Resistivity at 20ºC(μΩ·m) | 1.25 | 1.42 | 1.42 | 1.35 | 1.23 | 1.45 | 1.53 |
| Density(g/cm3) | 7.4 | 7.1 | 7.16 | 7.25 | 7.35 | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Thermal conductivity(KJ/m·h·ºC) | 52.7 | 46.1 | 63.2 | 60.2 | 46.9 | 46.1 | |
| Coefficient of lines expansion(α×10-6/ºC) | 15.4 | 16 | 14.7 | 15 | 13.5 | 16 | 16 |
| Melting point approx.( ºC) | 1450 | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 | 1510 | 1520 |
| Tensile strength(N/mm2) | 580-680 | 630-780 | 630-780 | 630-780 | 600-700 | 650-800 | 680-830 |
| Elongation at rupture(%) | >16 | >12 | >12 | >12 | >12 | >12 | >10 |
| Variation of area(%) | 65-75 | 60-75 | 65-75 | 65-75 | 65-75 | 65-75 | 65-75 |
| Repeat Bending frequency(F/R) | >5 | >5 | >5 | >5 | >5 | >5 | >5 |
| Hardness(H.B.) | 200-260 | 200-260 | 200-260 | 200-260 | 200-260 | 200-260 | 200-260 |
| Continuous Servicetime(Hours/ ºC) | -- | ≥80/1300 | ≥80/1300 | ≥80/1300 | ≥80/1250 | ≥50/1350 | ≥50/1350 |
| Micrographic structure | Ferrite | Ferrite | Ferrite | Ferrite | Ferrite | Ferrite | Ferrite |
| Magnetic properties | Magnetic | Magnetic | Magnetic | Magnetic | Magnetic | Magnetic | Magnetic |
