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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invar | =Basics= | ||
*A [[Nickel]] [[Iron]] [[Alloy]] that has the advantage of a low [[Coefficient of Thermal Expansion]] | |||
*Main use case is in various measuring tools where dimensional stability is needed | |||
*Examples are: | |||
**Precision Clock Components | |||
**Precision Scientific Instruments | |||
**Standards (Metrological Context) | |||
=Internal Links= | |||
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=External Links= | |||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invar The Wikipedia Page on Invar] | |||
*[https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/pdf/10.1098/rspa.1911.0056 A 1911 Paper That Mentions Invar's Properties and why it was not chosen for the Prototype Meter at page 3 of the file (or page 432 of the publishing) ] (Seems it creeps over time, although this is only relevant as a primary standard?) | |||
[[Category: Alloys]] [[Category: Materials]] | |||
Latest revision as of 23:04, 26 March 2021
Basics
- A Nickel Iron Alloy that has the advantage of a low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
- Main use case is in various measuring tools where dimensional stability is needed
- Examples are:
- Precision Clock Components
- Precision Scientific Instruments
- Standards (Metrological Context)
Internal Links
External Links
- The Wikipedia Page on Invar
- A 1911 Paper That Mentions Invar's Properties and why it was not chosen for the Prototype Meter at page 3 of the file (or page 432 of the publishing) (Seems it creeps over time, although this is only relevant as a primary standard?)