6J40 Constantan Flat Wire For Precision Electronics And Scientific Applications

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6J40 Constantan Flat Wire for Precision Electronics and Scientific Applications


The 6J40 Constantan flat wire is a specific variant of Constantan, a copper-nickel alloy widely used for its stable electrical resistance and other key properties. This flat wire version is especially used in precision applications such as thermocouples, strain gauges, and resistive elements.


The 6J40 Constantan flat wire is a versatile and reliable material known for its stable electrical resistance, low temperature coefficient, and durability. These key features make it suitable for precision temperature measurement, resistors, strain gauges, and heating elements. Its corrosion resistance, non-magnetic properties, and ability to perform consistently in a wide range of temperatures make it an ideal choice for high-performance applications in industries like electronics, industrial sensors, and scientific instrumentation.


Chemical composition


NameCodeMain Composition(%)Density
CuMnNiCrg/mm2
Constantan6J40Bal.1~239~41--8.9

Properties


NameCodeResistivity(20℃)(μΩm)Temp.Coeff.Of Resistance (20℃)(α×10-6/℃)(0~100℃) Thermal EMF vs. Copper (μv/℃)Max. Working Temp. (℃)Elongation(%)Tensile Strength(N/mm2)
Constantan6J400.48±0.03-40~+4045≤500≥15≥390

Diameter and Tolerance


Diameter0.02~0.0280.032~0.100.112~0.280.315~0.500.56~1.01.06~1.601.70~2.122.24~3.003.15~4.50
Tolerance±0.002±0.003±0.005±0.010±0.015±0.020±0.025±0.030±0.035

Some key features of 6J40 include:

1. Stable Electrical Resistance

  • 6J40 Constantan flat wire has high electrical stability, maintaining a consistent resistance across a wide temperature range. This makes it highly reliable for use in applications requiring stable and predictable resistance over time.

2. Low Temperature Coefficient of Resistance

  • One of the hallmark features of 6J40 Constantan is its low temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR), meaning that its resistance doesn't change much with temperature fluctuations. This is crucial for applications like precision thermocouples, where accurate and stable measurements are necessary despite environmental temperature changes.

3. Alloy Composition (Copper-Nickel)

  • The 6J40 variant consists of approximately 55% copper and 45% nickel. This specific composition offers a balanced combination of electrical conductivity and mechanical strength, making it suitable for long-term and high-performance applications.

4. Excellent Corrosion Resistance

  • 6J40 Constantan offers good resistance to corrosion, making it durable in harsh environments where exposure to moisture, chemicals, or other corrosive elements is common. This feature makes it especially useful in industrial and outdoor applications.

5. Thermoelectric Properties (for Thermocouples)

  • The alloy has excellent thermoelectric properties, which is why 6J40 Constantan flat wire is widely used in thermocouples for temperature sensing. When paired with another metal (like Chromel), it generates a measurable voltage based on the temperature difference between the two metals, making it ideal for accurate temperature measurement.

6. Mechanical Durability and Strength

  • 6J40 Constantan wire is durable and resistant to mechanical wear, making it well-suited for applications requiring reliable long-term performance, such as resistors, strain gauges, and electrical contacts.

7. Ductility and Formability

  • The wire is relatively ductile and can be easily drawn into thin strands or formed into flat wire shapes without compromising its structural integrity. This makes it easy to work with in applications where the wire needs to be shaped or wound, such as precision resistors or heating elements.

8. Non-magnetic

  • 6J40 Constantan is a non-magnetic material, which is an important feature when used in environments where magnetic interference could affect performance, such as in sensitive electronic equipment or instrumentation.

9. High Precision and Accuracy

  • Due to its stable electrical properties and low temperature coefficient, 6J40 Constantan flat wire is used in high-precision applications like resistors, load cells, and strain gauges. The wire ensures accurate readings and consistent performance over time.

10. Wide Temperature Range

  • 6J40 Constantan flat wire can operate over a broad temperature range, typically from -200°C to 250°C (or higher, depending on the specific application), making it suitable for both low-temperature and high-temperature environments.

Applications:

  • Thermocouples: Widely used in industrial temperature sensors.
  • Resistors: For precision resistors in sensitive circuits.
  • Strain Gauges: For measuring strain and force in structural testing.
  • Heating Elements: In applications that require high resistance and heat generation.
  • Load Cells: In weighing systems where precise force measurement is needed.

Constantan (6J40) Technical data of wires


Dia(m)Cross-sectional area(m²)Weight/m (g/m)Resistance/m at 20℃(Ω/m)Dia(m)Cross-sectional area(m²)Weight/m (g/m)Resistance/m at 20℃(Ω/m)
0.0200.0003140.002791375-16810.2240.039410.35011.4-12.9
0.0220.0003180.003371136-13890.2500.049090.4369.19-10.37
0.0250.0004910.00434880-10760.2800.061580.54687.33-8.26
0.0280.0006160.00547702-8570.3150.077930.69205.85-6.47
0.0320.0008040.00714549-6450.3550.098980.87894.61-5.09
0.0360.0010180.00904434-5090.4000.125701.1163.63-4.01
0.0400.0012570.01116351-4130.4500.159001.4122.87-3.17
0.0450.0015090.01412278-3260.5000.196301.7442.32-2.57
0.0500.0019630.01744225-2640.5600.246302.191.87-2.03
0.0560.0024630.02187179-2100.6300.311702.771.48-1.60
0.0630.0031170.02768142-1660.7100.395903.521.16-1.26
0.0710.0039590.03516112-1310.7500.441803.921.04-1.13
0.0800.0050270.0446487.9-103.10.8000.502704.460.917-0.993
0.0900.0063620.0565069.4-81.50.8500.567405.040.812-0.880
0.1000.0078540.0697056.2-66.00.9000.636205.650.724-0.785
0.1120.0098520.0874945.3-52.10.9500.708806.290.650-0.704
0.1250.0122700.1090036.4-41.91.0000.785406.970.587-0.636
0.1400.0153900.1367029.0-33.41.0600.882507.840.522-0.566
0.1500.0176700.1569025.3-29.11.1200.985208.750.468-0.507
0.1600.0201100.1785022.2-25.51.1801.094009.710.421-0.456
0.1700.0227000.2016019.7-22.61.2501.2270010.90.375-0.407
0.1800.0254500.2260017.5-20.21.3201.3680012.150.337-0.365
0.1900.0283500.2520015.7-18.11.4001.5390013.670.299-0.324
0.2000.0314200.2790014.4-16.21.5001.7670015.690.261-0.282
0.2120.0353000.3135012.8-14.41.6002.0110017.860.229-0.248

Constantan strip resistance value (Ω/m)


Width


Thickness
6.38.010.012.516.020.025.031.540.0
0.1800.150        
0.2000.405        
0.2240.3620.2850       
0.2500.3240.25500.196      
0.2800.2890.22800.175      
0.3150.2570.20300.1550.124     
0.3550.2280.18000.1380.110     
0.4000.2030.16000.1220.9800.0765    
0.4500.1800.14200.1090.08710.06800.05440.0435  
0.5000.1620.12800.0980.07840.06120.04900.0392  
0.5600.1450.11400.08750.07000.05470.04370.0350  
0.6300.1290.10100.07770.06220.04860.03890.0311  
0.7100.1140.09000.06900.05520.04310.03450.0276  
0.8000.1010.08000.06120.04900.03830.03060.02450.01940.0153
0.9000.0900.07100.05440.04350.03400.02720.02180.01730.0136
1.0000.0810.06400.04900.03920.03060.02450.01960.01550.0122
1.1200.0720.05700.04370.03500.02730.02190.01750.01390.0109
1.2500.0650.05100.03920.03130.02450.01960.01570.01240.0098
1.4000.0580.04600.03500.02800.02190.01750.01400.01110.0088
1.6000.0510.04000.03060.02450.01910.01530.01220.00970.0077
1.8000.0450.03500.02720.02180.01700.01360.01090.00860.00680
2.0000.0410.03200.02450.01960.01530.01220.00980.00780.0061

Constantan&Manganin wire table


Dia.(mm)Sectional area nominal value(mm2)Resistance per meter (Ω/m)
6J12X6J8X6J13X6J40X
Nominal value(mm)ToleranceNominal value (Ω/m)ToleranceNominal value (Ω/m)ToleranceNominal value (Ω/m)ToleranceNominal value (Ω/m)Tolerance
0.020±0.0020.0003141496±10%    1528±10%
0.0220.00038012361263
0.0250.000491957978
0.0280.000616763780
0.032±0.0030.000804584±8% ±8% ±8%597±8%
0.0360.001018462472
0.0400.001257374382
0.0450.001590296302
0.0500.001963239244
0.0560.002463191195
0.0630.003117151154
0.0710.003959119121
0.0800.00502793.569.687.595.5
0.0900.00636273.955.069.275.5
0.1000.00785459.844.656.061.1
0.112±0.0050.00985247.7±7%35.5±7%44.7±7%48.7±7%
0.1250.0122738.328.535.939.1
0.1400.0153930.522.728.631.2
0.1600.0201123.417.421.923.9
0.1800.0254518.513.817.318.9
0.200±0.0050.0314215.0±6%11.1±6%14.0±6%15.3±6%
0.2240.0394111.98.8811.212.2
0.2500.049099.577.138.969.78
0.2800.061587.635.687.157.80
0.315±0.0100.0077936.03±5%4.49±5%5.65±5%6.16±5%
0.3550.098984.753.544.454.85
0.4000.12573.742.793.503.82
0.4500.15902.962.202.773.02
0.500±0.0150.19632.39±4%1.78±4%2.24±4%2.44±4%
0.5600.24631.911.421.791.95
0.6300.31171.511.121.411.51
0.7100.39591.190.8841.111.21
0.7500.44181.060.7921.001.09
0.8000.50270.9350.6960.8750.955
0.8500.56740.8280.6170.7750.846
0.9000.63620.7390.5500.6920.755
0.9500.70880.6630.4940.6210.677
1.0000.78540.5980.4460.5600.611
1.060±0.0200.88520.533±4%0.397±4%0.499±4%0.544±4%
1.1200.98520.4770.3550.4470.487
1.1801.0940.4300.3200.4020.439
1.2501.2270.3830.2850.3590.391
1.3201.3680.3430.2560.3220.351
1.4001.5390.3050.2270.2860.312
1.5001.7670.2660.1980.2490.272
1.6002.0110.2340.1740.2190.239
1.700±0.0252.2700.207±4%0.154±4%0.194±4%0.211±4%
1.8002.5450.1850.1380.1730.189
1.9002.8350.1660.1230.1550.169
2.0003.1420.150.1110.1400.153
2.1203.5300.1330.09920.1250.136
2.240±0.0303.9410.119±4%0.0888±4%0.112±4%0.122±4%
2.3604.3740.1070.08000.1010.110
2.5004.9090.09570.07130.08960.0978
2.6505.5150.08520.06350.07980.0870
2.8006.1580.07630.05680.07150.0780
3.0007.0690.06650.04950.06220.0679
3.150±0.0357.7930.0603±4%0.0449±4%0.0565±4%0.0616±4%
3.3508.8140.05330.03970.04990.0545
3.5509.8980.04750.03540.04450.0485
3.75011.040.04260.03170.03980.0435
4.00012.570.03740.02790.03500.0382
4.25014.190.03310.02470.03100.0338
4.50015.900.02960.02200.02770.0302
4.750±0.04017.720.0265±4%0.0198±4%0.0248±4%0.0271±4%
5.00019.630.02390.01780.02240.0244
5.300±0.05022.060.0213±4%0.0159±4%0.0199±4%0.0218±4%
5.60024.630.01910.01420.01790.0195
6.000±0.06028.270.0166±4%0.0124±4%0.0156±4%0.017±4%
6.30031.170.01510.01120.01410.0154

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