Product Description
C95500 Nickel Aluminum Bronze 9DASTM B505C95500 Nickel Aluminum Bronze 9D is available with salt water corrosion resistance. It also is resistant to cavitation and erosion. Along with the advantage of pressure tightness, this high strength alloy is excellent for welding and is available in many forms at a lower cost to you.
Typical Uses : - Builders Hardware: Window Hardware
- Consumer: Piano Keys, Musical Instruments
- Electrical: Electrical Hardware
- Fasteners: Stuffing Box Nuts
Industrial: Pickling Equipment, Valve Guides, Piston Guides, Valve Seats, Pump Fluid Ends, Glands, Worms, Worms Wheels, Hot Mill Guides, Hand Gun Recoil Mechanisms, Landing Gear Parts, Air Craft Components, Wear Plates, Welding Jaws, Landing Gear Parts, Glass Molds, Machine Parts, Sewage Treatment Applications, Valve Components, Bearings, Bushings, Valve Bodies, Gears
Oil & Gas: Piping for Vertical Pump Columns, Firefighting and Fire Suppression Systems, Seawater Lift Pumps, Piping Layout, Flanges and Fittings, Discharge Elbows, Cooling Loops for Power Plants, Bronze Valve Bodies, Piping Systems, Desalination Equipment, Tube Sheets, Circulating Pumps and Pump Shafts, Fasteners and Hardware for Cooling towers.
Marine: Marine Applications, Covers for Marine Hardware, Ship Building, Marine Hardware
Ordinance: Government Fittings
| Chemical Composition: |
| | Al | Cu | Fe | Mn | Ni |
| Min/Max | 10.0-11.5 | 78.0 min | 3.0-5.0 | 3.5 | 3.0-5.5 |
| Nominals | 11 | 80 | 4 | - | 4.3 |
| Fabrication |
| Joining Technique | Suitability |
| Brazing | Good |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
| Machinability Rating | 40 |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Not Recommended |
| Soldering | Excellent |
| Physical Properties |
| Product Property | US Customary | Metric |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 9.0 10-6 per oF (68-572 F) | 16.2 10-6 per oC (20-300 C) |
| Density | 0.272 lb/in3 at 68 F | 7.53 gm/cm3 @ 20 C |
| Electrical Conductivity | 8 %IACS @ 68 F | 0.049 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C |
| Electrical Resistivity | 122.8 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F | 20.41 microhm-cm @ 20 C |
| Magnetic Permeability (As Cast) | 1.32 | 1.32 |
| Magnetic Permeability (TQ50 temper) | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Melting Point - Liquidus | 1930 F | 1054 C |
| Melting Point - Solidus | 1900 F | 1038 C |
| Modulas of Elasticity in Tension | 16000 ksi | 110000 MPa |
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.32 | 0.32 |
| Specific Gravity | 7.53 | 7.53 |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.1 Btu/lb/oF at 68 F | 419.0 J/kg · oK at 293 K |
| Thermal Conductivity | 24.2 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2·oF)at 68F | 41.9 W/m · oK at 20 C |
| Sizes Available: |
| ROUND RODS | 8mm To 70 mm |
| HEX | 10mm To 60mm |
| SQUARE | 10mm To 60mm |
| FLAT | 10mm Min Thickness and max Width 120mm |
| BILLETS | Up to 200 mm |
| INGOTS | As per Specification |
Exceptional Corrosion ResistanceC95500 Nickel Aluminum Bronze stands out due to its remarkable resistance to corrosion, even in harsh marine and chemical environments. This makes it a preferred choice for applications exposed to saltwater, aggressive chemicals, or other corrosive agents, providing long-lasting performance and durability in challenging operational settings.
Superior Mechanical StrengthThis alloy offers an impressive combination of high tensile and yield strengthsminimums of 760 MPa and 450 MPa, respectively. Its robust mechanical properties ensure reliability in heavy-duty applications such as bushings, pump and valve components, and parts subjected to high stresses.
Versatile Processing and MachinabilityProduced by hot rolling and forging, C95500 is supplied in a hard temper and can be customized to various dimensions and shapes, particularly round bars. Its good machinability allows manufacturers and engineers to fabricate complex components efficiently while maintaining tight tolerances and consistent performance.
FAQs of C95500 Nickel Aluminum Bronze:
Q: How is C95500 Nickel Aluminum Bronze commonly used in industrial applications?
A: C95500 Nickel Aluminum Bronze is utilized in marine engineering, pump and valve manufacturing, heavy-duty bushings, and components exposed to corrosive environments. Its excellent mechanical and corrosion-resistant properties make it ideal for these demanding uses.
Q: What benefits does C95500 Nickel Aluminum Bronze offer over other alloys?
A: This alloy provides outstanding resistance to seawater and chemicals, high strength, good machinability, non-magnetic and non-sparking characteristics, making it safer and more reliable for marine, chemical, and hazardous applications than standard bronzes or other alloys.
Q: When should you choose C95500 Nickel Aluminum Bronze for your project?
A: Select C95500 when your application demands excellent corrosion resistance, superior mechanical strength, good machinability, and enhanced safety in environments where non-magnetic and non-sparking properties are required.
Q: Where is C95500 Nickel Aluminum Bronze most effectively applied?
A: C95500 is highly effective in marine environments, chemical processing plants, and locations where components are exposed to saltwater, abrasive wear, or need to prevent sparking, such as offshore, pumps, valves, and heavy-load bushings.
Q: What is the processing technique for manufacturing C95500 round bars?
A: C95500 Nickel Aluminum Bronze round bars are produced through hot rolling and forging techniques, allowing the material to be shaped into various sizes and profiles with a hard temper to meet specific application requirements.
Q: How does the density and color of C95500 affect its usage and appearance?
A: With a density of 7.67.8 g/cm and a golden yellow color, C95500 provides both substantial mechanical properties and an attractive visual finish. This makes it suitable for applications where both strength and aesthetic appeal are important.