Data Sheet L3 - CuNi15Zn21

(1973 Edition)

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

Common names: 15% Nickel Silver

Nickel Silver 65-15

A copper-nickel-zinc alloy with an alpha phase structure. The alloy has good corrosion resistance in many environments, and on account of its pleasing silver-white colour, is selected for many decorative application. The material has excellent cold formability. The most commonly used wrought forms are sheet, strip, rod and wire.

1. Some Typical Uses

2. Physical Properties

3. Fabrication Properties

4. National Specifications for Manufactured Forms

5. Mechanical Properties

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; medals and medallions; jewellery and fancy buttons; architectural panels and trim; "objets d'art".

Electrical

Contacts, connectors, connector pins and terminals; resistance wire and strip for moderately elevated temperatures.

Mechanical

Springs and clips; rivets.

Miscellaneous

Instrument and camera parts; etching stock, nameplates and dials; musical instruments; slide fasteners; deep-drawn products.