4J29 Kovar Capillary Tube
4J29 alloy is also known as the Kovar alloy, is a Nickel-Cobalt-Iron alloy having substantially the same thermal expansion characteristics as borosilicate glass (~5 × 10−6 /K between 30 and 200 °C, to ~10 × 10−6 /K at 800 °C) to allow a tight mechanical joint between the two materials over a range of temperatures. It’s used in glass-to-metal seals in scientific apparatus, and conductors entering glass envelopes of electronic parts such as vacuum tubes (valves), X-ray and microwave tubes and some lightbulbs.
Kovar/4J29 Alloy Material Chemical Composition %
C | Si | Mn | P | S | Ni | Fe | Cu | Cr | Co | Mo | |
Max | 0.03 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 28.5–29.5 | bal | 0.2 | 0.2 | 16.8–17.8 | 0.2 |
Kovar/4J29 Mechanical property & Physical properties:
Yield Strength(Mpa) | Tensile Strength(Mpa) | Elongation(%) | Hardness(HRC) | Density |
344 | 517 | 30% | 78HB | 8.36g/cm^3 |
We supply 4J29 Capillary Tubes in below materials and sizes:
Material: 4J29, UNS K94610, W.Nr.1.3912
Outside Diameter: 0.2 – 8 mm (0.00787 – 0.315 in.)
Wall Thickness: 0.015 -0.5 mm (0.00197 -0.0787 in.)
Length: Cut to Lengths according to required specifications