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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1,2) Pb Zn Fe Ni(3) Mn
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min.
(2) Cu value includes Ag.
(3) Ni value includes Co.
Min (%) 70.5 16.5
Max (%) 73.5 0.09 Rem 0.25 19.5 0.50
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)
YS-0.2% Offset
(ksi)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).
Flat Products 1/2 Hard H02 69 Typ
58 Typ
1/4 Hard H01 63 Typ
48 Typ
Extra Hard H06 84 Typ
81 Typ
Hard H04 78 Typ
74 Typ
Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm OS015 57 Typ
27 Typ
Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm OS035 55 Typ
26 Typ
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 2075
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1995
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.318
Specific Gravity 8.8
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 6.5
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 21
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) 8.9
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 18000
Modulus of Rigidityksi 6800
Fabrication Properties
Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding Good
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Fair
Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended
Spot Weld Good
Seam Weld Poor
Butt Weld Good
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Excellent
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Poor
Machinability Rating 20
Common Fabrication Processes

No fabrication process properties for this alloy

Thermal Properties
Treatment Minimum* Maximum*
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.
Annealing 1000 1500
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Consumer Coinage Appearance Color
Coinage Corrosion Resistance Oxidation Resistance
Fashion jewelry Appearance Appearance
Fashion jewelry Forming Characteristics Formability
Fashion jewelry Plating Characteristics Base for Gold Plate
Flatware Appearance Color
Flatware Mechanical Properties Ductility
Hollowware Machining Characteristics Machinability
Hollowware Mechanical Properties Strength
Medallions Appearance Color
Medallions Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Medallions Forming Characteristics Coinability
Medallions Mechanical Properties High Strength
Optical goods Appearance Color
Optical goods Mechanical Properties Strength
Zippers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Zippers Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Hardware Name plates Appearance Color
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
Bar ASTM B122/B122M COPPER-NICKEL-ZINC ALLOY (NICKEL-SILVER) AND COPPER-NICKEL PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND ROLLED BAR
Plate ASTM B122/B122M COPPER-NICKEL-ZINC ALLOY (NICKEL-SILVER) AND COPPER-NICKEL PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND ROLLED BAR
Sheet ASTM B122/B122M COPPER-NICKEL-ZINC ALLOY (NICKEL-SILVER) AND COPPER-NICKEL PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND ROLLED BAR
Strip ASTM B122/B122M COPPER-NICKEL-ZINC ALLOY (NICKEL-SILVER) AND COPPER-NICKEL PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND ROLLED BAR
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.