Kovar / Nilo K (ASTM F15)


Technical Data Sheet

Kovar (Alloy K) is a nickel-iron-cobalt controlled-expansion alloy containing 29% nickel. Its coefficient of expansion, which decreases with rising temperature to the inflection point, matches the expansion rate of borosilicate glasses and alumina ceramics. Kovar (Alloy K) is used for glass-to-metal seals in applications requiring high reliability or resistance to thermal shock. Kovar (Alloy K) is used for high-power transmitting valves, transistor leads and headers, integrated-circuit lead frames, and photography flash bulbs.

Kovar Chemical Composition (Basic Density 8.36)
Weight % Ni Fe Co C Mn Si Al Cr Mg Zr Ti Cu Mo
Alloy K
Kovar
29.0 53.0 17.0 0.04 max 0.50 max 0.20 0.10 max 0.20 max 0.10 max 0.10 max 0.10 max 0.20 max 0.20 max

Typical Mechanical Properties

Material Condition Yield Strength (0.1% Offset) Tensile Strength Elongation %
psi MPa psi MPa
Alloy K
Kovar
Annealed 49,000 340 75,000 520 42

Availability
Alloy K / Kovar is available (further details) in Bar, Rod, Tube, Sheet, Strip, Coil, Plate and Wire. For all stock availability contact Sales for further availability.

 

Specifications
UNS K94610
Werkstoff Nr 1.3981
DIN 17745
ASTM F 15
AMS 7726 Wire
AMS 7727 Bars and Forgings
AMS 7728 Sheet, Strip and Plate
MIL-I-23011 class 1
AFNOR NF A54-301
S.E.W 385
DILVER P

Registered Names
Kovar ®
Nicoseal ®
Nicosel ®
Rodar ®
Telcoseal ®
Sealvar ®
Alloy 29-17 ®
Nilo K ®
Dilver ®
Pernifer 29-18 ®

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Every effort is made to ensure that technical specifications are accurate. However, technical specifications included herein should be used as a guideline only. All specifications are subject to change without notice.