| Brand Name: | DLX |
| Model Number: | 6J40 |
| MOQ: | 5kg |
| Payment Terms: | L/C,D/A,D/P,T/T,VTB |
| Supply Ability: | 1200 tons per month |
Engineered for precision current sensing, high-stability shunts, and instrumentation resistors, our 6J40 (Cu55Ni45 Constantan) precision resistance alloy strip provides near-zero temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR), high electrical resistivity, and stable thermal EMF performance against copper.
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Our 6J40 Cu55Ni45 alloy strip is produced via vacuum induction melting (VIM), continuous precision cold rolling, and protective atmosphere bright annealing. This refined manufacturing route eliminates harmful non-metallic inclusions and ensures homogeneous grain boundaries, providing electronic component designers with unmatched batch-to-batch repeatability.
By maintaining strict control over minor alloying elements (such as Mn, Fe, and Si), our 6J40 strip exhibits a flat resistance-temperature characteristic between -40°C and +100°C, virtually eliminating thermal measurement drift in critical battery management and power metering circuits.
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| Element | Nickel (Ni) | Manganese (Mn) | Iron (Fe) | Carbon (C) | Silicon (Si) | Copper (Cu) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard % | 40.0 – 44.0 | 1.0 – 2.0 | ≤ 0.50 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.15 | Balance (Cu ~55%) |
| Property Parameter | Typical Engineering Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Resistivity at 20°C | 0.49 ± 0.03 | μΩ·m |
| Temperature Coefficient of Resistance (TCR, 20~100°C) | -40 to +40 (Ultra-precision grade: ±15) | × 10⁻⁶ / °C (ppm/°C) |
| Thermal EMF vs. Copper (0~100°C) | ~ +45 | μV/°C |
| Density | 8.90 | g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 1220 – 1280 | °C |
| Thermal Conductivity (20°C) | 21.5 | W/(m·K) |
| Tensile Strength (Soft Annealed / M-State) | 420 – 540 | MPa |
| Elongation at Break (Annealed) | ≥ 25 | % |
| Hardness (Annealed Condition) | 90 – 130 | HV |
| Dimension Form | Thickness Range | Width Range | Thickness Tolerance | Width Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Strip / Ribbon | 0.02 mm – 3.0 mm | 2.0 mm – 350 mm | ± 0.003 mm | ± 0.05 mm |
| Foil / Ultra-thin Strip | 0.01 mm – 0.05 mm | 5.0 mm – 150 mm | ± 0.002 mm | ± 0.03 mm |
| Supply Delivery States | Soft Annealed (M), Half-Hard (Y2), Full-Hard (Y) | Custom burr-free slitting & edge leveling |
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Q1: What is the core electrical difference between 6J40 Cu55Ni45 and Manganin (6J12 / 6J13)?
A1: 6J40 (Constantan) provides higher nominal resistivity (0.49 μΩ·m vs. 0.43 μΩ·m) and a broader temperature stability range with superior oxidation resistance. While 6J40 generates a higher thermal EMF against copper (~45 μV/°C), it is widely preferred for AC current shunts, SMD current sensors, and general precision power resistors.
Q2: What dimensional tolerances can be guaranteed on cold-rolled 6J40 strips?
A2: We achieve thickness tolerances as tight as ±0.003 mm and width tolerances within ±0.05 mm on precision slitted coils. This tight dimensional control ensures linear resistance deviation remains within ±1.5% across entire production batches.
Q3: Which delivery tempers and surface conditions are available for 6J40?
A3: We supply 6J40 in bright soft annealed (M), quarter-hard, half-hard (Y2), and full-hard (Y) conditions. All strips feature a clean, bright, oil-free surface suitable for direct stamping, deep drawing, and continuous reel-to-reel bonding.
Q4: What are the standard packaging and minimum order quantity (MOQ) terms?
A4: Products are delivered on precision plastic spools, heavy-duty cardboard cores, or self-supporting coils wrapped in VCI anti-corrosion barrier packaging and sealed inside export wooden cases. MOQ is dynamically tailored according to required thickness, width, and slitting parameters.
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