Sep 18 2012
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IntroductionChemical CompositionPhysical PropertiesMechanical PropertiesOther Designations
Introduction
UNS C96700 copper alloy is resistant to corrosion. The addition of iron to the alloy makes it ductile and resistant to flowing sea-water. UNS C96700 alloy is used in condensers, marine applications and heat exchangers.
The following datasheet provides chemical composition and properties of UNS C96700 alloy.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of UNS C96700 alloy is given in the following table.
Element |
Content (%) |
Cu |
67.6 |
Ni |
30 |
Fe |
0.9 |
Be |
1.15 |
Zr |
0.15 |
Ti |
0.15 |
Physical Properties
The following table details the physical properties of UNS C96700 alloy.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Density |
8.83 g/cm3 |
0.319 lb/in³ |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of UNS C96700 alloy are shown in the following table.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Hardness, Rockwell C |
26 |
26 |
Tensile strength |
1207 MPa |
175100 psi |
Yield strength |
552 MPa |
80100 psi |
Elongation at break |
10.00% |
10.00% |
Machinability |
40 |
40 |
Elastic modulus |
117 GPa |
16969 ksi |
Poisson's ratio |
0.34 |
0.34 |
Other Designations
Equivalent designation to UNS C96700 alloy includes ASTM B770.