0Cr21Al6Nb FeCrAl foil is the most widely used iron-chromium-aluminum alloy for automotive metallic honeycomb substrates in three-way catalytic converters (TWC), diesel oxidation catalysts (DOC) and diesel particulate filters (DPF). The addition of niobium (Nb, 0.5–1.5%) forms fine Laves-phase precipitates that significantly improve creep resistance and sag resistance at temperatures above 1000°C, ensuring long-term structural stability in exhaust environments.
Typical Chemical Composition (%)
Cr: 21.0–23.0 Al: 5.5–6.5 Nb: 0.5–1.5 C: ≤0.05 Si: ≤0.5 Mn: ≤0.3 Fe: Balance
Characteristics & Properties:
1) The highest working temperature up to 1250 degree.
2) Longer working life,and better technical properties
3) Higher surface load.
4) Higher resistivity.
5) Lower density.
6) Free from oxide debris
| Material Designation | Other Name | Rough Chemical Composition | |||||
| Ni | Cr | Fe | Nb | Al | Rest | ||
| Nickel Chrome | |||||||
| Cr20Ni80 | NiCr8020 | 80.0 | 20.0 | ||||
| Cr15Ni60 | NiCr6015 | 60.0 | 15.0 | 20.0 | |||
| Cr20Ni35 | NiCr3520 | 35.0 | 20.0 | 45.0 | |||
| Cr20Ni30 | NiCr3020 | 30.0 | 20.0 | 50.0 | |||
| Iron Chrome Aluminum | |||||||
| OCr25Al5 | CrAl25-5 | 23.0 | 71.0 | 6.0 | |||
| OCr20Al5 | CrAl20-5 | 20.0 | 75.0 | 5.0 | |||
| OCr27Al7Mo2 | 27.0 | 65.0 | 0.5 | 7.0 | 0.5 | ||
| OCr21Al6Nb | 21.0 | 72.0 | 0.5 | 6.0 | 0.5 | ||
3.Suggested Applications:
| Material Designation | Service Properties | Applications |
| Nickel Chrome | ||
| Cr20Ni80 | Contains long life additions making it eminently suitable for applications subject to frequent switching and wide temperature fluctuations. Can be used at operating temperatures up to 1150 °C. | Control resistors, high temperature furnaces, soldering irons. |
| Cr15Ni60 | A Ni/Cr alloy with balance mainly Iron, with long life additions. It is suitable for use up to 1100 °C, but the higher coefficient of resistance makes it suitable for less exacting applications than 80/20. | Electric heaters, heavy duty resistors, electric furnaces. |
| Cr20Ni35 | Balance mainly Iron. Suitable for continous operation up to 1050°C, in furnaces with atmospheres which may otherwise cause dry corrosion for higher nickel content materials. | Electric heaters, electric furnaces (with atmospheres). |
| Iron Chrome Aluminum | ||
| OCr25Al5 | Can be used in operating conditions up to 1350°C, although can become embrittled. | Heating elements of high temperature furnaces and radiant heaters. |
| OCr20Al5 | A ferromagnetic alloy which can be used at temperatures up to 1300°C. Should be operated in dry surroundings to avoid corrosion. Can become embrittled at high temperatures. | Heating elements of high temperature furnaces and radiant heaters. |


