Sep 27 2012
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Fabrication and Heat Treatment
Machinability
Welding
Heat Treatment
Introduction
UNS C96300 copper alloy is anticorrosive and ductile. The addition
of iron to the alloy offers resistance to flowing sea water. UNS C96300
alloy is used in heat exchangers, marine applications and condensers.
The following datasheet provides the chemical composition and
properties of UNS C96300 copper alloy.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of the UNS C96300 alloy is given in the
following table.
| Element |
Content
(%) |
| Copper, Cu |
79.3 |
| Nickel, Ni |
20 |
| Iron, Fe |
0.7 |
Physical Properties
The following table details the physical properties of UNS C96300
alloy.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Density |
8.94 g/cm3 |
0.323 lb/in3 |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of UNS C96300 alloy are shown in the
following table.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Hardness, Brinell |
150 |
150 |
| Tensile strength |
517 MPa |
75000 psi |
| Yield strength |
379 MPa |
55000 psi |
| Elongation at break |
10.00% |
10.00% |
| Machinability |
15 |
15 |
| Elastic modulus |
117 GPa |
16969 ksi |
| Poisson's ratio |
0.34 |
0.34 |
Fabrication and Heat Treatment
Machinability
UNS C96300 alloy has a machinability rating of 15.
Welding
The preferred welding techniques for UNS C96300 alloy are soldering,
brazing, gas shielded arc welding and coated metal arc welding. Carbon
arc welding and oxyacetylene welding are not recommended for this alloy.
Heat Treatment
UNS C96300 alloy does not respond to heat treatment.