C95500
General
C95500 IS ONE OF THE STRONGEST AND MOST DURABLE NON-FERROUS COPPER-BASED ALLOYS AVAILABLE, MAKING IT PARTICULARLY WELL SUITED FOR DEMANDING APPLICATIONS WHERE CONVENTIONAL BRONZES MAY NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY. ITS EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE RESULTS FROM THE COMBINATION OF ALUMINIUM, NICKEL, AND IRON, WHICH PROVIDES HIGH STRENGTH, EXCELLENT WEAR RESISTANCE, AND OUTSTANDING RESISTANCE TO CORROSION, EROSION, AND CAVITATION. WITH NICKEL TYPICALLY PRESENT AT AROUND 3–5.5%, C95500 CAN ACHIEVE STRENGTH LEVELS COMPARABLE TO SOME STEELS WHILE RETAINING THE INHERENT CORROSION RESISTANCE AND OTHER ADVANTAGES OF COPPER ALLOYS. THESE PROPERTIES MAKE C95500 WIDELY USED IN THE OIL AND GAS, MARINE, DEFENCE, AND FOOD-PROCESSING INDUSTRIES.
Uses
AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS, BEARINGS, BUSHINGS, GEARS, GLANDS, GLASS MOLDS, HANDGUN RECOIL MECHANISMS, HOT MILL GUIDES, LANDING GEAR PARTS, MACHINE PARTS, PICKLING EQUIPMENT, PISTON GUIDES, PUMP FLUID ENDS, SEWAGE TREATMENT APPLICATIONS, VALVE BODIES, VALVE COMPONENTS, VALVE GUIDES, VALVE SEATS, WEAR PLATES, WELDING JAWS, WORMS, WORMS WHEELS
Chemical Analysis
| Cu | Fe | Ni | Al | Mn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78.0 MIN | 3.0/5.0 | 3.00/5.50 | 10.00/11.50 | 3.50 MAX |
Typical Mechanical Properties (EXAMPLE ONLY)
| TEN. STRENTH | PROOF STRENGTH | ELONG | HARDNESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 655 MPa MIN | 290 MPa MIN | 10% MIN | 208 HB |