Invar Invar

Invar - Definition and Overview

Invar is an alloy of iron (64%) and nickel (36%) with some carbon and chromium. Due to its small coefficient of thermal expansion it is used in precision machinery (clocks, physics laboratory devices, valves in motors, etc.)

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