Data Sheet L2 - CuNi12Zn24

(1973 Edition)

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

Common names: 12% Nickel Silver

Nickel Silver 65-12

A copper-nickel-zinc alloy with an alpha phase structure. The alloy has good corrosion resistance to rural, industrial and marine atmospheres and to fresh water. Since it has good cold formability and an attractive soft ivory-white colour, the material is often used for decorative applications. The most commonly used wrought forms are sheet, strip, rod, tube and wire.

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

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

Electrical

Relay and contact springs, wiper blades, cross-bar switches, control parts and uniselector components, in telecommunications equipment (for less arduous service conditions); resistance wire and strip for moderately elevated temperatures; contacts, connectors, connector pins and terminals.

Mechanical

Springs and clips; rivets; Bourdon tubing.

Miscellaneous

Instrument and camera parts; slide fasteners; etching stock, nameplates and dials; musical instruments; fishing tackle.