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Invar 36 Alloy

Rely on PML Invar 36 for exceptional dimensional stability across a wide temperature range, ensuring near-zero thermal expansion for high-precision aerospace, optical, and cryogenic applications.

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Master the art of precision with the alloy that refuses to move.

Engineered for absolute dimensional integrity, Invar 36 delivers a near-zero coefficient of thermal expansion.

Ingot Manufacturing Process

INVAR 36 ingots are produced using Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) to ensure chemical purity and structural integrity.

RFQ from Customer

Alloy chemistry and ingot specifications are finalized as per application requirements.

Alloy Design/Planning

As per customer requirements, mould design carried out and planned for charge preparation, charge sequences in VIM furnace. Careful selection of raw materials are the prime factor to achieve specified chemistry of an alloy.

Alloy Melting by VIM

Virgin elements are charged into the VIM furnace either in air or under vacuum, with precise adjustments made for trace element additions during melting.

Process & Quality Control

The melt is poured under vacuum into precision-engineered molds using an automatic tilting mechanism for defect-free solidification.

Primary Finishing

Post-casting processes include surface treatment, cropping, and preparation of ingots for downstream processing.

Testing & Packaging

Every batch is tested for chemical composition by Spark- OES / wet analysis / Gas analysis, and physical compliance as per customer specification before secure packaging.

Technical Specifications

Chemical Composition (Typical)

ElementMin (%)Max (%)
Carbon0.000.10
Silicon0.000.35
Manganese0.000.50
Phosphorus0.000.025
Sulfur0.000.025
Nickel35.0037.00
Chromium0.000.50
Copper0.000.50
IronBalanceBalance

Gas Impurities (Maximum Limits)

ImpurityMax (ppm)PML Typical
Nitrogen100<50 ppm
Oxygen100<25 ppm

Properties

Ensuring material integrity with 100% PMI testing via our precise XRF analyser.

PropertyAs-Cast ValueAfter Heat Treatment
Hardness149 VHN-
Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS)505.0 MPa-
Yield Strength (YS)200 - 400MPa-
Young’s Modulus (E) -
Elongation at Break--
Reduction of Area--
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Invar 36: The Industry Standard for Zero-Expansion Precision

INVAR 36 is renowned for its exceptionally low coefficient of thermal expansion, making it ideal for applications requiring dimensional stability over wide temperature ranges.

Process Capability

Input : Batch sizeOutputAlloying 
Elements
Chemistry toleranceImpurities Max
30 kgs to 600 KgsIngot of 
required 
shape as per 
customers requirement
Cr, Ni, Mn+/- 0.5 % for Higher
level % (Above 2
digit) and
+/- 0.3 % for lower
level % (Single digit)

Oxygen < 25ppm 

Hydrogen < 3ppm 

Nitrogen < 50ppm 

All other impurities  < 50 ppm

Benefits

Flexible batch sizes for custom orders

Consistently high quality with repeatable results

Minimal gas and non-metallic impurities

Vacuum melting eliminates volatile contaminants (Sn, Zn, Pb, Sb)

Ready for Metal Injection Molding, Strip production, Forging, etc

Typical Applications

Due to its dimensional stability and thermal reliability, INVAR 36 is widely used in:

1

Aerospace and space exploration systems

2

Cryogenic equipment and storage systems

3

Precision mechanical components

4

Liquified gas storage and transportation

5

Metrology instruments and gauges

Trust, Reliability & Quality

With over six decades of expertise, PML delivers high-performance component technologies and precision solutions trusted across critical industries.

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IATF 16949

IATF 16949

International Standard for Automotive Management Systems

AS 9100

AS 9100

Aerospace Quality Management System (QMS)

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