When a precision instrument manufacturer faced challenges with dimensional instability due to thermal expansion, the solution was found in Invar Round Bars. Known for their extremely low coefficient of thermal expansion, these bars enable precise and stable components across aerospace, chemical, marine, power, and pharmaceutical industries. Engineers and procurement teams rely on Aurico Alloys LLP’s Invar bars to ensure product accuracy, reduced downtime, and improved safety.

Invar 36 (UNS K93603, ASTM F1684, Werkstoff 1.3912) is a nickel-iron alloy with approximately 36% nickel content, which minimizes thermal expansion to near zero over a wide temperature range. This unique property makes it indispensable in applications requiring dimensional stability such as aerospace instrument components, satellite platforms, optical devices, and precision machinery.

Aurico Alloys LLP offers Invar round bars from 6mm to 200mm diameter, with finishes including bright, polished, rough turned, and ground. Supplied with mill test certificates and full batch traceability conforming to ASTM, EN, DIN, ISO, and NACE MR0175 standards, these bars support high-specification manufacturing and critical project compliance worldwide.

Invar bars stand apart due to their low thermal expansion, excellent corrosion resistance, good machinability, and weldability ideal for chemical process plant components, precision instruments, cryogenic equipment, and marine applications where stability and reliability are paramount.

Polished Invar round bars laid side by side

High-quality Invar Round Bars ready for industrial use.

Specification Overview

Supplier & ManufacturerAurico Alloys LLP
GradeInvar 36
StandardsOne rod and bar specification, in the identity table below. VDM also lists DIN 17745 and SEW 385 for this form. Inspection certificates to EN 10204.
Diameter Range6mm – 200mm
Length100mm – 6000mm
FinishBright, polished, rough turned, ground, no. 4 finish
DeliveryFull MTC, batch traceability, export packaging

Equivalent Grades & Standards

Equivalent designations and physical constants for Invar 36
PropertyValue
UNS numberK93600 / K93601 / K93602 / K93603
Werkstoff / EN number1.3912
EN designationNi36
Density8.1 g/cm3
Melting range1430 °C
Specific heat capacity (20 °C)486 J/kg·K
Thermal conductivity (20 °C)12.8 W/m·K
Electrical resistivity (20 °C)78 µΩ·cm
Modulus of elasticity (20 °C)143 GPa
Curie temperature230 °C
Rod and bar specificationASTM F1684

Identifiers and physical constants for Invar 36. A dash means no such designation is published for this grade.

Stock & Product Availability

Aurico Alloys LLP stocks Invar round bars in various diameters and finishes, ready for global dispatch for precision and industrial applications requiring certified traceability and documentation.

Chemical Composition

Chemical composition limits for Invar 36
ElementMin (%)Max (%)
Nickel (Ni)3537
Chromium (Cr)—0.25
Iron (Fe)—Balance
Cobalt (Co)—0.5
Manganese (Mn)—0.6
Silicon (Si)—0.4
Carbon (C)—0.05
Sulfur (S)—0.015
Phosphorus (P)—0.015

Composition limits for Invar 36. 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

PropertyTypical Value
Tensile Strength (MPa)552
Yield Strength (MPa)260
Elongation (%)35
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (10^-6 /°C)1.2 (20-100°C)

Applications & Benefits

  • Precision instruments and optical devices requiring dimensional stability
  • Cryogenic and aerospace instruments and structural components
  • Chemical process plant components needing low thermal expansion
  • Marine applications requiring corrosion and thermal shock resistance
  • Electrical and magnetic shielding in electronic devices
  • Industrial tooling and precision manufacturing equipment