When a high-sensitivity power plant control room faced electromagnetic interference causing equipment malfunction, the solution came from an unexpected source: Mu Metal Round Bars. These magnetic shielding alloys diverted stray magnetic fields, restoring signal precision and process safety. Today, Mu Metal’s superior permeability and shielding performance make it the go-to material for engineers and procurement heads in chemical, marine, oil & gas, pharma, and power generation sectors where system stability cannot be compromised.

Mu Metal (ASTM A753 Alloy 4, UNS N14080) is a nickel‑iron soft ferromagnetic alloy engineered for optimal magnetic permeability, low coercivity, and minimal hysteresis loss. This 80Ni Fe alloy, enhanced with molybdenum, provides up to 105,000 relative permeability at 100 gauss. Its ability to redirect magnetic flux lines makes it indispensable for applications requiring high electromagnetic attenuation and interference shielding whether in marine navigation systems, MRI enclosures, or pharmaceutical test setups.

Aurico Alloys LLP offers Mu Metal Round Bars per ASTM A753 Alloy 4 and UNS N14080, available from 6mm–200mm diameter in bright, machined, or annealed condition. Each bar undergoes precision annealing to ensure maximum permeability with full test certification. As a trusted manufacturer, supplier, and stockist, Aurico Alloys LLP supports industries that require affordable, certified, and high-performance shielding materials for enhanced operational safety.

With high strength, exceptional corrosion resistance, and controlled magnetic response, Mu Metal’s combination of mechanical and magnetic properties outperforms traditional steel and stainless alloys. Its permeability in the stress‑annealed state exceeds 80,000 making it one of the most effective low-field magnetic shielding materials in the world.

Polished Mu Metal round bars laid side by side

High-quality Mu Metal Round Bars ready for industrial use.

Specification Overview

Supplier & ManufacturerAurico Alloys LLP
GradeMu Metal (ASTM A753 Alloy 4 / UNS N14080)
StandardsASTM A753 / UNS N14080 / DIN 17752 / EN 10204 / MIL‑N‑14411
Diameter Range6mm – 200mm
Length100mm – 6000mm
FinishBright, annealed, machined, rough turned, or precision cut
DeliveryFull traceability, EN 10204 3.1 certification, export packaging

Equivalent Grades & Standards

Equivalent designations and physical constants for Mu-metal
PropertyValue
UNS numberN14080
Werkstoff / EN number2.4545
EN designationNiFe15Mo
Density8.74 g/cm3
Melting range1454.4 °C
Maximum permeability200000
Coercivity0.008-0.02 Oe
Residual induction3500 G
Curie temperature390 °C
Mean specific heat494 J/kg·K
Thermal conductivity34.6 W/m·K
Electrical resistivity (21 °C)58 µΩ·cm
Modulus of elasticity (cold drawn)232 GPa
Modulus of elasticity (hydrogen annealed 1121 °C)230 GPa
Modulus of elasticity (after process anneal 871 °C)217 GPa
Mean coefficient of thermal expansion (-75 to 25 °C)10.8 µm/m·°C
Mean coefficient of thermal expansion (-50 to 25 °C)10.7 µm/m·°C
Mean coefficient of thermal expansion (-25 to 25 °C)10.4 µm/m·°C
Mean coefficient of thermal expansion (25 to 50 °C)12.30 µm/m·°C
Mean coefficient of thermal expansion (25 to 100 °C)12.40 µm/m·°C
Mean coefficient of thermal expansion (25 to 200 °C)12.76 µm/m·°C
Mean coefficient of thermal expansion (25 to 300 °C)13.00 µm/m·°C
Mean coefficient of thermal expansion (25 to 400 °C)13.30 µm/m·°C

Identifiers and physical constants for Mu-metal. A dash means no such designation is published for this grade.

Stock & Product Availability

Mu Metal Round Bars are stocked by Aurico Alloys LLP across diameters from 6mm to 200mm, with material supplied pre‑annealed or stress‑relieved. Each batch undergoes final hydrogen annealing to ensure magnetic uniformity and consistent permeability, meeting all project specifications in chemical, marine, power, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Chemical Composition

Chemical composition limits for Mu-metal
ElementMin (%)Max (%)
Nickel (Ni)8082
Molybdenum (Mo)3.56
Manganese (Mn)—0.8
Silicon (Si)—0.5
Cobalt (Co)—0.5
Copper (Cu)—0.30
Chromium (Cr)—0.30
Phosphorus (P)—0.02
Sulfur (S)—0.01
Carbon (C)—0.05
Iron (Fe)—Balance

Composition limits for Mu-metal. 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)530 (annealed) | 700 (stress annealed)
Yield Strength (MPa)160 (annealed) | 280 (stress annealed)
Elongation (%)32 (annealed) | 45 (stress annealed)
Hardness (Hv)120 (annealed) | 160 (stress annealed)
Curie Temperature (°C)420
Electrical Resistivity (µΩ·cm)60
Thermal Conductivity (W/m·K)19
DC Permeability @ 100 gauss~105,000
Magnetic Saturation (Gauss)7600

Applications & Benefits

  • Chemical: instrument housings and analyzers shielded from electromagnetic disturbance
  • Marine: navigation compass shielding and control panels for signal stability
  • Oil & Gas: EMI-protected control modules, safety sensors, and monitoring housings
  • Pharma: cleanroom equipment shielding, MRI and medical imaging devices
  • Power Generation: transformer cores, measurement instruments, and hydro generators needing EMI control