What is FeCrAl Alloy’s Price?

The price of FeCrAl alloys varies depending on the grade, form (wire, ribbon, sheet), quantity, and supplier. Below is a general price comparison for common FeCrAl alloys (as of 2024):

1. Price Range of Popular FeCrAl Alloys

(Approximate USD prices per kg for standard wire/ribbon forms, bulk orders)

2. Price by Product Form:

– Wire (heating coils): $10 – $150/kg 

– Ribbon/Strip: $10 – $200/kg 

– Sheet/Plate: $50 – $250/kg 

– Powder (for additive manufacturing): $200 – $500/kg 

(Thinner gauges, small quantity, and custom sizes cost more.) 

3. Key Factors Influencing Price

✅ Brand (Kanthal/Sandvik costs 2–5× more than other brands) 

✅ Composition (Higher Al/Cr % = higher price) 

✅ Rare Earth Additives (Yttrium, Zirconium increase cost) 

✅ Quantity (Bulk orders get discounts) 

✅ Supplier Location (Western suppliers charge more than Asian manufacturers) 

4. Where to Buy?

– High-End Brands: Sandvik (Kanthal), Hitachi (Aluchrom) 

– Budget Suppliers: Chinese vendors

– For industrial buyers, direct manufacturer quotes are cheaper.

5. Cost Comparison vs. Nichrome (NiCr) Alloys

– General FeCrAl is cheaper than Nichrome (NiCr) due to no nickel content; but high-end brands is more expensive

– Nichrome 80/20 costs $30 – $150/kg, while generic FeCrAl starts at $20/kg. 

6. Tips to Reduce Costs

– Buy generic FeCrAl if temperature needs are <1200°C. 

– Order in bulk (e.g., 100+ kg) for discounts. 

– Consider Chinese suppliers for non-critical applications.