Conventional copper wires are plated with gold, silver, or nickel in a variety of plating thicknesses, and then are film-insulated. At elevated temperatures, these wires can operate for extremely long periods of time, as the plating provides an excellent way to maximize and customize the properties of the conductor, and it is also a relatively inexpensive way to combine the pros of two metals. In addition, the plated design can not only protect the conductor, but also optimize the wires' conductivity, solderability, and overall strength. In this article, we will walk through the pros of silver-plated nickel wire.
   

Parameter of Silver Coated Nickel Wire

 

MODEL	Ni+Co≧	Cu≤	Si≤	Mn≤	C≤	S≤	P≤	Fe≤
N4	99.9	0.015	0.03	0.002	0.01	0.001	0.001	0.04
N6	99.5	0.06	0.1	0.05	0.1	0.005	0.002	0.1
MODEL	Pb≤	Bi ≤	As≤	Sb≤	Zn≤	Sn≤	Cd≤	Mg≤
N4	0.001	0.001	0.001	0.001	0.005	0.001	0.001	0.01
N6	0.002	0.002	0.002	0.002	0.007	0.002	0.002	0.1

 

● Silver Plated Design

The silver-plated design can provide high conductivity and perfect solderability, which plays an important role in high-frequency applications. Besides, it can increase high-temperature performance and generally improve chemical resistance. Although it may oxidate, the impact on its performance is little. The only thing that you should notice is your budget because its price is relatively high.

● Nickel Plated Design

The nickel-plated design can provide perfect resistance to high temperatures compared to other plating options, and it is resistant to harsh environments and corrosion. What's more, it is harder than other plating designs, and it may need some activated flux.
 

Conclusion

The purpose of plating wire is to improve corrosion resistance and appearance or to provide better conductivity and solderability. Our plating technology, which we have cultivated over the years, enables us to provide a variety of plated wire products with uniform plating thickness and excellent surface cleaning. Check out our high quality silver-plated nickel wire selection for enhancing the properties of NTC sensor wires.