Invar 36 is valuable in many industries for its extremely low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) and used in challenging conditions where dimensional stability is vital. Sandmeyer Steel Company offers SSC Invar 36 in plate stock or cut to custom dimensions for demanding applications. Sandmeyer Steel Company takes great pride in supplying the invar plate that matches your need. With the largest inventory of specialty plate in North America and over a hundred in-house pieces of value added processing equipment, Sandmeyer Steel Company is perfectly suited to produce a variety of invar plate products.
SSC Invar 36 Physical Properties
SSC Invar 36 resists corrosion in dry atmospheres at room temperatures, exhibits moderately high strength with solid ductility and toughness, and offers an extremely low coefficient of thermal expansion - making it the ideal alloy for industrial applications requiring precise dimensional stability. Here is an in-depth look at the physical properties of SSC Invar 36:
| Density |
Melting Point |
Specific Heat |
| 0.293 lb/in3 |
2606°F |
0.123 BTU/lb-°F |
| 8.11 g/cm3 |
1430°C |
515 J/kg-°C |
Invar Plate Mechanical Properties
SSC Invar 36 features good fatigue and mechanical properties at cryogenic temperatures. The invar alloy fabrication processes are similar to austenitic stainless steels, allowing Sandmeyer Steel Company to process the alloy using the same high-quality working methods. In addition, SSC Invar 36 applications come with the same commitment to excellence found with all Sandmeyer Steel Company services.
Typical Room Temperature Mechanical Properties, Mill Annealed
| Temperature |
Tensile Strength |
Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) |
Elongation on 50mm (2 inch) % |
Reduction of Area % |
| °C |
°F |
(MPa) |
psi |
(MPa) |
psi |
| 20 |
68 |
490 |
71.0 |
240 |
35.0 |
42 |
70 |
|
