Sep 27 2012
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Fabrication and Heat Treatment
Machinability
Welding
Heat Treatment
Introduction
UNS C97400 alloy is anti-corrosive and ductile. The addition of iron
to the alloy makes it resistant to sea-water. UNS C97400 alloy is hence
used in marine applications, condensers and heat exchangers.
The following datasheet will discuss in detail about UNS C97400
alloy.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of UNS C97400 alloy is given in the
following table.
| Element |
Content
(%) |
| Copper, Cu |
59 |
| Tin, Sn |
3 |
| Lead, Pb |
5 |
| Nickel, Ni |
17 |
| Zinc, Zn |
16 |
Physical Properties
The following table details the physical properties of UNS
C97400 alloy.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Density |
8.72 g/cm3 |
0.315 lb/in3 |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of UNS C97400 alloy are shown in the
following table.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Hardness, Brinell |
70 |
70 |
| Tensile strength |
262 MPa |
38000 psi |
| Yield strength |
117 MPa |
17000 psi |
| Machinability |
60 |
60 |
| Elongation at break |
20.00% |
20.00% |
| Elastic modulus |
117 GPa |
16969 ksi |
| Poisson's ratio |
0.34 |
0.34 |
Fabrication and Heat Treatment
Machinability
UNS C97400 alloy has a machinability rating of 60.
Welding
The preferred welding techniques for UNS C97400 alloy are soldering
and brazing. Coated metal arc welding, gas shielded arc welding, carbon
arc welding and oxyacetylene welding are not recommended for this alloy.
Heat Treatment
UNS C97400 alloy does not respond to heat treatment.