A Mumbai oil refinery's bitumen heating unit faced frequent failures from cheaper alloys oxidizing at 1000°C, spiking costs by 30% until switching to NiCr 60:15 Plates cut downtime and extended life by 25% with superior form stability. Procurement heads, engineers, fabricators, OEMs, and hardware stores in chemical, oil & gas, marine, pharma, and power now prefer NiCr 60:15 for its economical edge over pricier NiCr 80:20 in mid-high temperature roles. Aurico Alloys LLP NiCr 60:15 plates deliver reliable performance where cost meets durability.
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NiCr 60:15 (UNS N06024, DIN 2.4867), also Ni60Cr15, balances 57% minimum nickel, 14-17% chromium, and iron for high resistivity (1.13 Ω mm²/m) and oxidation resistance up to 1150°C, outperforming basic alloys in controlled atmospheres. Unlike NiCr 80:20's higher nickel for extreme 1200°C+, NiCr 60:15 offers 20-30% cost savings via iron addition while matching industrial needs, with excellent ductility for fabrication. Its slight magnetism and good seismic strength suit heavy-duty industrial resistance heaters and rheostats.
Ideal for ASTM B344-compliant applications like high-power resistor banks, load banks, and electric furnace strips, these plates resist corrosion in chemical processing exhaust systems and petrochemical heater supports. NiCr 60:15 plate stockholders in Maharashtra provide marine grade options for offshore immersion heater casings and subsea heat-tracing, where economy without sacrificing 1100°C stability matters. Exporters ensure MTC EN 10204 3.1 for global pharma sterilization tunnels.
Aurico Alloys LLP, trusted supplier, manufacturer, and stockist of affordable, best quality, authentic NiCr 60:15 Plates, aids chemical, oil & gas, marine, pharma, power industries, and hardware stores with competitive NiCr 60:15 plate price per kg in Mumbai prioritizing why buy over common products: verified longevity vs. NiCr 80:20 at lower cost for mid-range heat.
High-quality NiCr 60:15 Plates ready for industrial use.
Specification Overview
| Supplier & Manufacturer | Aurico Alloys LLP |
|---|---|
| Grade | NiCr 60:15 (UNS N06024, 2.4867) |
| Standards | ASTM B344, DIN 17470/17471 |
| Thickness Range | 0.5mm – 40mm |
| Width | 1000mm – 2000mm |
| Finish | Annealed, hot rolled, strip, custom cut |
| Delivery | Stock ready, MTC EN 10204 3.1, export |
Equivalent Grades & Standards
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| UNS number | N06024 |
| Werkstoff / EN number | 2.4867 |
| EN designation | NiCr 6015 |
| Density | 8.2 g/cm3 |
| Melting range | 1390 °C |
| Electrical resistivity (20 °C) | 113 µΩ·cm |
| Thermal conductivity | 13.4 W/m·K |
| Specific heat | 460 J/kg·K |
| Coefficient of expansion (20-100 °C) | 13.5 µm/m·°C |
| Modulus of elasticity | 200 kN/mm² |
| Maximum working temperature (as heating element) | 1200 °C (sheet prints this as approximate) |
| Maximum working temperature (as resistance material) | 600 °C (sheet prints this as approximate) |
| Plate, sheet and strip specification | ASTM B344 |
Identifiers and physical constants for Nichrome 60/15. A dash means no such designation is published for this grade.
Stock & Product Availability
NiCr 60:15 plates from Aurico Alloys LLP as NiCr 60:15 plate suppliers in Mumbai: 0.5–40mm thick, for economical Ni60Cr15 alloy plates in domestic heating appliances, industrial rheostats, and CVD furnace linings.
Chemical Composition
| Element | Min (%) | Max (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel (Ni) | 57.0 | — |
| Chromium (Cr) | 14.0 | 17.0 |
| Iron (Fe) | — | Balance |
| Carbon (C) | — | 0.10 |
| Manganese (Mn) | — | 1.0 |
| Silicon (Si) | 1.0 | 1.75 |
| Aluminium (Al) | — | 0.3 |
| Other | — | 0.04 |
Composition limits for Nichrome 60/15. These are specification limits for the grade, not measured values for a lot; the mill test certificate supplied with your order states the actual analysis.
Mechanical & Physical Properties
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Electrical Resistivity (Ω mm²/m) | 1.13 |
| Max Service Temp (°C) | 1150 |
| Tensile Strength (MPa) | 750 |
| Yield Strength (MPa) | 450 |
| Elongation (%) | 25-30 |
Applications & Benefits
- ASTM B344 NiCr 60:15 plates for high-power resistor banks and load banks: Stable resistivity.
- Corrosion resistant NiCr 60:15 plates for chemical processing exhausts and waste treatment.
- NiCr 60:15 plate stockist in Mumbai for petrochemical heater structures and CVD linings.
- Marine grade NiCr 60:15 plates for offshore immersion casings and refinery bitumen units.
- NiCr 60:15 plate exporters in Mumbai for pharma sterilization and subsea heat-tracing.
- NiCr 60:15 vs NiCr 80:20: 20-30% cheaper for 1150°C service, ideal cost-benefit.
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Conclusion
NiCr 60:15 Plates from Aurico Alloys LLP provide economical, high-resistivity solutions up to 1150°C with superior form stability for chemical, oil & gas, marine, pharma, power, and hardware needs outpacing common alloys in value. Ready to optimize your heating systems with proven NiCr 60:15 plates?