- Grade / Alloy
- NiCr 60/15
- EN / W.Nr.
- 2.4867
- AISI / SAE
- —
- UNS
- N06024
- Family
- Nickel-chromium resistance alloy
Chemical composition
Chemical composition
Typical compositionTypical composition of the principal alloying elements; not a complete acceptance analysis.
| Element | Content (% by mass) |
|---|---|
| NiNickel | 61 |
| CrChromium | 15 |
| FeIron | 21 |
| SiSilicon | 1.3 |
Values describe the grade, not the analysis of a specific batch. The applicable product specification and material certificate determine acceptance. A dash does not mean zero.
What is NiCr 60/15 used for?
NiCr 60/15 produces heat in an electrical circuit. Unlike a low-loss conductor, its useful electrical resistance converts energy into heat. This separates it from copper conductors and from nickel alloys used principally for mechanical strength.
What do the numbers mean?
The numbers refer approximately to nickel and chromium content, with iron also present. This family, designated 2.4867, belongs to the nichrome resistance alloys. The numbers do not specify heater power or the temperature of an individual wire.
Heating wires and strips
Wire and strip serve different heating arrangements. Oxidation resistance while hot matters alongside electrical behaviour because the element’s surface is also exposed to air. Their combination supports applications ranging from appliances to industrial furnaces.
Difference from NiCr 80/20
NiCr 80/20 has more nickel and less iron and is a separate resistance alloy. Both serve electric heating, but 60/15 uses 2.4867 and 80/20 uses 2.4869. They are heating-resistance materials rather than turbine superalloys.
Typical application areas
Electric heating elements, resistance wire, resistance strip and furnace heaters.