Cupro Nickel

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Cupro Nickel

Copper-nickel alloys, commonly known as cupronickel, are composed primarily of copper with varying percentages of nickel, along with small amounts of other elements such as iron and manganese. These alloys are highly valued for their excellent corrosion resistance, especially in seawater and marine environments.

Copper-nickel is widely used in applications such as marine hardware, seawater piping, desalination plants, heat exchangers, and shipbuilding. Its resistance to biofouling and stress corrosion cracking, combined with good thermal conductivity and mechanical strength, make it a preferred choice in both industrial and naval sectors. Common grades include 90/10 and 70/30 copper-nickel, which meet international standards such as ASTM B122, B466, and B467.



Copper Nickel Alloy Pipes & Tubes

Standard: ASTM / ASME SB 111 / 151 / 466

Size: 1/2" to 6" OD & NB in various SWG & SCH

Grade: Cu-Ni 90/10 (C70600), Cu-Ni 70/30 (C71500)


Copper Nickel Alloy Pipe Fittings

Standard: ASTM B122, B171, B466, B467

Size: 1/2" to 6" OD & NB in various SWG & SCH

Grade: Cu-Ni 90/10 (C70600), Cu-Ni 70/30 (C71500)


Copper Nickel Alloy Sheets and Plates

Standard: ASTM / ASME SB 171, SB 151

Size: 1 mm to 100 mm

Grade: Cu-Ni 90/10 (C70600), Cu-Ni 70/30 (C71500)


Copper Nickel Alloy Fasteners

Standard: ASTM / ASME SB 151, SB 152

Size: M4 to M100

Length: 3 mm to 200 mm

Grade: Cu-Ni 90/10 (C70600), Cu-Ni 70/30 (C71500)


Copper Nickel Alloy Flanges

Standard: ASTM / ASME SB 61 / 62 / 151 / 152

Size: 1/2" to 36"

Class: 150#, 300#, 600#, 900#, 1500#, 2500#, PN6, PN10, PN16, PN25, PN40, PN64

Grade: Cu-Ni 90/10 (C70600), Cu-Ni 70/30 (C71500)


Copper Nickel Alloy Round Bars

Range: 5 mm to 500 mm thick, length 100 mm to 6000 mm

Standards: AMS 4650, AMS 4534, AMS 4651, AMS 4533, ASTM B196, MIL C 21657, SAE J463, SAE J461


Copper Nickel Alloy Angles

Size: 1 mm to 250 mm width, 100 mm to 6000 mm length

Grade: UNS No. C70600 (Cu-Ni 90/10), C71500 (Cu-Ni 70/30)


Copper Nickel Alloy Forged Fittings

Size: 1/2" to 48" in NB & OD (15 NB to 600 NB)

Standard: ASTM B122, B171, B466, B467

Grade: C70600 (Cu-Ni 90/10), C71500 (Cu-Ni 70/30)


Copper Nickel Valves

Dimensions: API, BS, EN, ASME

Specifications: API 600/BS1414, API 598/BS EN 12266-1, ASME B16.10, B16.5, B16.25, B16.34

Grade: Cu-Ni 90/10 (C70600), Cu-Ni 70/30 (C71500), UNS C71640

Size: 1/8” to 16”




Chemical Composition of Cupro Nickel


Element Cu-Ni 90/10 (C70600) Cu-Ni 70/30 (C71500)
Copper (Cu) 88.6% min 65.0% min
Nickel (Ni) 9.0 – 11.0% 29.0 – 33.0%
Iron (Fe) 1.0% max 0.4 – 1.0%
Manganese (Mn) 1.0% max 1.0% max
Zinc (Zn) 1.0% max 1.0% max
Lead (Pb) 0.05% max 0.05% max
Others (Impurities) 0.3% max 0.3% max


Mechanical Proeprties of Cupro Nickel


Property Cu-Ni 90/10 (C70600) Cu-Ni 70/30 (C71500)
Tensile Strength 275 – 380 MPa (40 – 55 ksi) 310 – 480 MPa (45 – 70 ksi)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset) 105 – 150 MPa (15 – 22 ksi) 125 – 210 MPa (18 – 30 ksi)
Elongation (%) 30% min 30% min
Hardness (Brinell HB) 60 – 120 HB 80 – 150 HB
Modulus of Elasticity ~ 140 GPa ~ 150 GPa
Melting Point 1090 – 1170°C 1170 – 1240°C
Density 8.94 g/cm³ 8.95 g/cm³
Thermal Conductivity ~50 W/m·K ~30 W/m·K
Electrical Conductivity ~10% IACS ~4% IACS
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