Copper Nickel Bar
Farmer’s Copper Ltd. maintains a broad inventory of Copper Nickel C70600 and C71500 (70/30) round rod. Copper nickel is known for its moderate strength, weldability, forgeability, and formability; in addition, it has an extraordinary resistance to corrosion, stress cracking and erosion.
Typical Applications
- Marine hardware
- Fittings
- Flanges
- Condenser taper tube plugs
Farmer’s Copper Ltd. established in 1920, has devoted itself to achieving the wants and needs set by our customers. Building a strong relationship with our customers has been a primary goal; let us help you today with your copper nickel requirements.
C70600
|
Joining Technique |
Suitability |
|---|---|
|
Soldering |
Excellent |
|
Brazing |
Excellent |
|
Oxyacetylene Welding |
Fair |
|
Gas Shielded Arc Welding |
Excellent |
|
Coated Metal Arc Welding |
Good |
|
Spot Weld |
Good |
|
Seam Weld |
Good |
|
Butt Weld |
Excellent |
|
Capacity for Being Cold Worked |
Good |
|
Capacity for Being Hot Formed |
Good |
|
Machinability Rating |
20 |
ASTM Standard
Designation for C70600: ASTM B151
ASME Standard
Designation for C70600: ASME SB151
Meets Mil-C-15726F, AM. 1
|
|
Cu(1) |
Fe |
Pb |
Mn |
Ni(2) |
Zn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Min./Max. |
Rem. |
1.0-1.8 |
.05 |
1.0 |
9.0-11.0 |
1.0 |
|
Nominal |
88.6 |
1.4 |
- |
- |
10.0 |
- |
C71500
|
Joining Technique |
Suitability |
|---|---|
|
Soldering |
Excellent |
|
Brazing |
Excellent |
|
Oxyacetylene Welding |
Good |
|
Gas Shielded Arc Welding |
Excellent |
|
Coated Metal Arc Welding |
Excellent |
|
Spot Weld |
Excellent |
|
Seam Weld |
Excellent |
|
Butt Weld |
Excellent |
|
Capacity for Being Cold Worked |
Good |
|
Capacity for Being Hot Formed |
Good |
|
Machinability Rating |
20 |
ASTM Standard
Designation for C71500: ASTM B151
ASME Standard
Designation for C71500: ASME SB151
Meets Mil-C-15726F, AM. 1
|
|
Cu(1) |
Fe |
Pb |
Mn |
Ni(2) |
Zn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Min./Max. |
Rem. |
.40-1.0 |
.05 |
1.0 |
29.0-33.0 |
1.0 |
|
Nominal |
69.5 |
.50 |
- |
- |
30.0 |
- |

