Copper Nickel grades at a glance with ASTM specification and equivalent chart
Copper-nickel alloys exhibit high resistance to sea water, with a standard composition requiring 60 to 90% copper. Certain alloys, like Monel, contain a minimum of 52% nickel. Regardless of copper content, the alloy maintains a silver colour and demonstrates corrosion resistance in most environments. Copper-nickel prices vary based on the product, grade, and composition. Noteworthy properties of the alloy include resistance to macrofouling, high tensile strength, ductility, thermal conductivity, and antimicrobial touch surface features. The alloy is highly resistant to crevice corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, and hydrogen embrittlement. Additionally, it hinders the accumulation of aquatic organisms on surfaces, making it valuable in aquatic environments. The composition of copper-nickel alloys varies between grades, incorporating elements like iron and manganese for enhanced strength. Applications of copper-nickel alloys are diverse, commonly used in the hulls of boats and ships, heat exchanger tubes, condensers, tubesheets, piping, fittings, water boxes, and pumps in sea water components. These alloys are employed in high-pressure systems within sea water system design, finding extensive use in power generation plants, offshore oil industries, desalination plants, and shipbuilding facilities due to their high corrosion resistance and strength. Notably, the alloy is suitable for use in both cryogenic and high-temperature conditions, thanks to its low thermal expansion rates. Manufacturers in India, such as Deltron Alloys, produce copper-nickel alloys in various standards, forms, and shapes. Suppliers offer these products in diverse quantities, and the Cupro Nickel price can fluctuate based on market factors, locations, and transportation facilities. For a comprehensive price list, feel free to contact us.
Stainless Steel Grades
- Austenitic stainless steel: 200 and 300 series
- Ferritic stainless steels means 400 series (contain 10% to 30% chromium content)
- Martensitic stainless steels : Its have 11 – 17% chromium with 0.15 – 0.63% carbon.
- Precipitation Hardening (PH) stainless steel: 17-7 PH® and PH 15-7 Mo®.
- NITRONIC® 19D, duplex 2205, Super Duplex 2507
Types of Copper Nickel
Copper Nickel Alloy (CUNI) 90/10 |
Copper Nickel Alloy (CUNI) 70/30 |
Cupro Nickel ASTM Standard
Products | ASTM / ASME / AMS standard |
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Bars (flat / hex/ square) | MILITARY MIL-C-15726, ASTM B122, SB122, B151, SAE J461, J463 |
Bolts -fasteners | ASTM F468 / ASME SF468 |
Electrode, Welding | MILITARY MIL-E-22200/4, AWS A5.6 |
Nuts -fasteners | ASTM F467 / SF467 |
Seamless Pipe | ASTM B466, ASME SB 466 |
Welded Pipe | ASTM B608, B467, SB608, SB467 |
Condenser Tubes | ASME SB111, ASTM B552, B111, MILITARY MIL-T-15005, SAE J463, J461 |
Finned Tubes | ASTM B359, ASME SB359, MILITARY MIL-T-22214 |
Seamless Tubes | ASTM B466, ASME SB466, MILITARY MIL-T-16420 |
U-Bend Tubes | ASTM B395, ASME SB395 |
Welded Tubes | ASTM B543, ASME SB543 |
Plates | MILITARY MIL-C-15726, ASTM B122, SB122, SAE J463/ J461 |
Clad Plate | ASTM B432, SB432 |
Plates, Condenser Tube | ASTM B171, ASME SB171, SAE J463, J461 |
Rods | MIL-C-15726, ASTM B151, SB151 |
Screws (fasteners) | ASTM F468, SF468 |
Sheets | ASTM B122, SB122, SAE J461, J463, MIL-C-15726 |
Strips products | ASTM B122, SB122, SAE J463, J461, MIL-C-15726 |
Studs | ASTM F468, SF468 |
Wires | MILITARY MIL-C-15726 |
Specification of Copper Nickel
Name of the Cuni Alloy | BS and EN | BS | UNS No. | Other Standard |
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Copper Nickel 90/10 | CW352H | CN102 | C70600; C70610 | 2.0872 |
Copper Nickel 70/30 / NES 780 | CW354H | CN107 | C71500; C71520 | NES780 |
DEF STAN 02-835 | C72420 | DGS357 | ||
COLDUR-A® | CW116C | CS101 | C65500; C65600 | ASTM B98; ASTM B249 |
COLDUR-B | CW115C | C65100 | ASTM B98 | |
NIBRON SPECIAL® | DTD900/4805 | C72400 | 2.1504 | |
DTD498 / BSB25 | CW111C | DTD498 | C64700 | BSB25 |
COLSIBRO® | CW111C | DTD498 | C64700; C18000 | 2.0855 |
TROJAN | CW112C | C70250; C70252 | 2.0857 | |
Beryllium Copper (BECOL-25) | CW101C | CB101 | C17200 | ASTM B196; CDA 17200 |
CHROMZIRC-3 | CW105C | CC101 | C18200 | BS 4577 A/2/1 |
CHROMZIRC-328 | CW106C | CC102 | C18150 | BS4577 A/2/2; ISO5182 |
Cupro Nickel Applications & Uses
- Evaporator Tubes
- Boilers & Heat Exchanger
- Condenser Tubes
- Distiller
Copper Nickel Composition Standard
Grade | Copper | Nickel | Iron | Manganese |
70/30 Copper nickel | 70.1 – 65.5% | 29.0 – 32.0% | 0.5 – 1.5% | 0.4 – 1.0% |
90/10 Copper nickel | 86 – 89.7% | 9.0 – 11.0% | 1.0 – 2.0% | 0.3 – 1.0% |
Mechanical Properties of Cupro Nickel
Temper range | Code | Tensile Strength | 0.5% Stress Proof | Elongation |
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– MPa | – MPa | % | ||
Annealing | O61 | 275 | 105 | (40) |
Cold-Drawn process | H55 | 310 | 240 | (10) |
Physical Properties of Cupro Nickel
Properties | Imperial units of temperature | Metric Units of temperature |
Specific Gravity | 8.94 | 8.94 |
Themal Conductivity | 23 BTU/ft³/ft/hr/°F @ 68°F | 40 W/m. °K at 20°C |
Thermal Capacity (Specific Heat) | 0.09 BTU/lb/°F @ 68°F | 380 J/kg. °K at 20°C |
Density | 0.323 lb/in³ @ 68°F | 8.94 gm/cm³ at 20°C |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 9.5 x 10 -5 / °F (68-392°F) | 17.1 x 10 -6 / °C (20-300°C) |
Electrical Conductivity (Ann.) | 9.1% IACS | 5.26 microhm?¹.cm?¹ at 20°C |
Electrical Resistivity (Ann.) | 130 ohms (circ mil/ft) at 68°F | 0.190 microhm.cm at 20°C |
Modulus of Elasticity (tension) | 20 x 10 6 psi at 68°F | 140 GPa at 20°C |
Modulus of Rigidity (torsion) | 7.5 x 10 6 psi at 68°F | 52 GPa at 20°C |
Melting Range (Liquidus) | 21,000°F | 11,500°C |
Melting Range (Solidus) | 20,100°F | 11,000°C |