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    CN1 / CNP3

    C70600 / C71500

    • Corrosion Resistance

    Main applications

    Condenser and heat-exchanger tubes, Seawater piping, seawater desalination equipment, Marine and Offshore Components, Cooling-system components for power and chemical plants

    • plate
    • strip
    • bar
    • wire
    • ball

    A Cu-Ni-based solid-solution-strengthened copper alloy offering excellent resistance to seawater corrosion and biofouling. It ensures long-term reliability even in flowing seawater and other corrosive environments.

    Positioning map

    Main features

    1. It is highly resistant to general corrosion, pitting, and stress corrosion cracking in seawater.
    2. It shows stable corrosion resistance even in high-velocity fluids.
    3. It has excellent biofouling (antifouling) resistance and good maintainability.
    4. It has good weldability and workability.

    Chemical composition

    The chemical composition of CN1(C70600)is as follows.

    (Weight%)

    Fe Ni Cu
    1.0-1.8 9.0-11.0 Rem.
    * Includes unavoidable impurities and trace added elements

    The chemical composition of CNP3(C71500)is as follows.

    (Weight%)

    Fe Ni Cu
    0.40-1.0 29.0-33.0 Rem.
    * Includes unavoidable impurities and trace added elements
    Technical Data

    Physical properties

    The physical properties of CN1(C70600)are as follows.

    Property Typical value
    Specific Gravity (293K) 8.94
    Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
    (×10-6/K:293~573K)
    17.1
    Thermal Conductivity
    (W/(m・K):293K)
    45
    Volume Resistivity
    (μΩm:293K)
    0.191
    Electrical Conductivity
    (%IACS:293K)
    9
    Modulus of Elasticity(kN/mm²:293K) 124

    The physical properties of CNP3(C71500)are as follows.

    Property Typical value
    Specific Gravity (293K) 8.94
    Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
    (×10-6/K:293~573K)
    16.2
    Thermal Conductivity
    (W/(m・K):293K)
    29.4
    Volume Resistivity
    (μΩm:293K)
    0.375
    Electrical Conductivity
    (%IACS:293K)
    4.6
    Modulus of Elasticity(kN/mm²:293K) 150

    Mechanical properties

    The mechanical properties of CN1(C70600)are as follows.

      Typical value
    Tensile Strength
    (N/mm²)
    320
    Elongation
    (%)
    50
    * Values shown are representative and may vary with tempering conditions. Please contact us.

    The mechanical properties of CNP3(C71500)are as follows.

      Typical value
    Tensile Strength
    (N/mm²)
    360
    Elongation
    (%)
    58
    * Values shown are representative and may vary with tempering conditions. Please contact us.

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ALLOY GUIDE(Plate/Strip)PDF