The optimum composition range is found for the Fe-Ni-C alloys which have a low-temperature coefficient of linear expansion and enhanced strength characteristics. Out of N18K9MST, H21K9MST, N23K9MST, the second alloy is shown to offer the optimum combination of strength, elastic and Ellinvar properties. Compositions of economically alloyed cobalt-free alloys such as N23TM and N25T2M as well as deformation-thermal processes have been developed to ensure the adequate properties for precision Ellinvars like 45NKhT, 35NKT, 40NL, 45NKhTYu.