Mechanical properties of copper-nickel alloys

Physical and Mechanical Properties

Cu-Ni alloy UNS and Def Stan 0.2% Proof Strength N/mm2 Tensile Strength N/mm2 % Elongation Hardness Hv
90-10 C70600 100 300 30 90
70-30 C71500 120 350 35 100
66-30-2-2 C71640 150 420 30 110
30Ni-2Cr Def Stan 02-886 350-750 550-820 20-35 175-225 (HB)

 

Property Units 90-10 70-30
Density kg/dm3 8.90 8.95
Melting point °C 1100-1145 1170-1240
Specific heat J/KGK 377 377
Thermal conductivity W/mK 50 29
Linear expansion coefficient 10-300°C 10-6/K 17 16
Electrical resistivity Micro-ohm/cm 19 34
Modulus of elasticity GPa 135 152
Modulus of rigidity GPa 50 56

In addition, the 70-30 alloy is non magnetic, but to obtain a low magnetic signature in the 90-10 alloy, e.g. for use in minesweepers, the alloy requires a fast cool following a final solution heat-treatment.

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