Data Sheet L1 - Cu Ni10 Zn27

(1973 Edition)

Wrought Materials - Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloys - Nickel Silvers

Common names: 10% Nickel Silver

Nickel Silver 65-10

A copper-nickel-zinc alloy with an alpha phase structure. The material, which is slightly yellow in colour, has good corrosion resistance to rural and marine atmospheres and to fresh water. The alloy has good cold-working properties. The most commonly used wrought forms are sheet and strip.

1. Some Typical Uses

2. Physical Properties

3. Fabrication Properties

4. National Specifications for Manufactured Forms

5. Mechanical Properties

6. References

INDEX NUMBERS RELATE TO LITERATURE REFERENCE; INDEX LETTERS RELATE TO FOOTNOTES AT END OF TABLE

1. Some Typical Uses

Decorative

Hollowware, flatware (spoons and forks), pressed, spun and shallow deep-drawn articles usually silver plated; watch cases; jewellery; "objets d'art"

Electrical

Resistance wire and strip for moderately elevated temperatures; contacts; connectors, connector pins and terminals.

Mechanical

Rivets and clips.

Miscellaneous

Instrument and camera parts; slide fasteners; etching stock, nameplates and dials.