Controlled Expansion Alloys
NAS 22-3
A material with a high coefficient of thermal expansion, NAS 22-3 has superior characteristics for use in bimetals and trimetals. Nippon Yakin supplies this product in coil and sheet forms.

Coil
Sheet
Chemical Composition
| C | Si | Mn | P | S | Ni | Cr | Fe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | ― | ― | ― | ― | ― | 21.5 | 3.0 | ― |
| Max | 0.080 | 0.35 | 1.0 | 0.025 | 0.020 | 22.5 | 4.0 | Balance |
Physical Properties
| Specific resistivity (μΩ・cm) | 20℃ | 75 |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion (10-7/℃) | 30–100℃ | 195 |