CuNi10 NC015 2.0811 C70700 Copper-Nickel Alloy Wire The Best Solution For Conductivity Performance
CuNi10 NC015 2.0811 C70700 Copper-Nickel Alloy Wire is a copper-nickel alloy with 10% nickel, offering enhanced corrosion resistance, moderate strength, and good electrical and thermal conductivity. It is particularly well-suited for marine, chemical processing, and industrial applications where exposure to seawater, corrosive chemicals, and biofouling is common. While its electrical conductivity is not as high as pure copper’s, it remains a reliable material for electrical components, heat exchangers, cooling systems, and industrial piping. With excellent workability and fabrication ease, CuNi10 is a versatile choice for a wide range of marine, industrial, and electrical applications requiring corrosion resistance and strength.
GB | JIS | ASTM | ISO | DIN/EN | GOST | AS |
CuNi10 NC015 | JIS C2532-1999 C7071 C70700 | 90Cu-10Ni C70700 | CuNi10 C70700 | CuNi10 C70700 2.0811 | MH10 | 707B C70700 |
Main physical properties:
Max continuous operating temperature ℃ | 250 |
Resistance temperature coefficient x 10-5/℃(20℃-600℃) | <50 |
Thermovoltage to copper at 20℃ in μV/K | -25 |
Thermal expansion coefficient ×10-6/K(20℃-400℃) | 17.5 |
Thermal conductance at 20℃ W/mK | 59 |
Specific heat capacity at 20℃ J/gK | 0.38 |
Key Features of CuNi10 NC015 2.0811 C70700 Copper-Nickel Alloy Wire:
Copper (Cu): Approximately 90%, providing excellent thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, and ductility.
Nickel (Ni): Approximately 10%, improving the alloy’s strength and corrosion resistance, especially in marine and seawater environments.
Iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn), and Other Elements: Trace elements that contribute to the alloy's strength, resistance to corrosion, and overall durability.
Marine and Seawater Resistance: CuNi10 provides superior resistance to seawater corrosion, making it ideal for applications exposed to saltwater, such as marine hardware, heat exchangers, seawater piping, and offshore equipment.
Good Resistance to Chemical Corrosion: The alloy also resists mild acidic and alkaline solutions, which makes it well-suited for use in chemical processing and industrial environments.
Biofouling Resistance: CuNi10 is resistant to biofouling, the buildup of marine organisms on surfaces, ensuring its performance in systems exposed to seawater, such as cooling systems and heat exchangers.
Moderate Strength: The 10% nickel content enhances the strength of CuNi10 compared to pure copper, making it suitable for applications that require moderate mechanical strength but where ductility remains important.
Fatigue and Wear Resistance: CuNi10 exhibits good fatigue resistance and can withstand thermal cycling and vibration in environments that experience fluctuating temperatures or mechanical stress.
Ductility and Workability: The alloy is highly formable, making it easy to draw into wire, tubes, rods, and sheets, and it can be processed using both cold working and hot working methods.
Electrical Conductivity: While not as high as pure copper, CuNi10 maintains good electrical conductivity, making it suitable for use in electrical components such as wires and connectors.
Thermal Conductivity: The alloy retains excellent thermal conductivity, making it ideal for use in heat exchangers, cooling systems, and other applications where efficient heat transfer is necessary.
Weldability: CuNi10 can be welded using standard methods like TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) and MIG (Metal Inert Gas), though it requires care to avoid oxidation or overheating during the process.
Formability: The alloy is easy to form into various shapes (such as wire, tubes, sheets) and can be cold-worked or hot-worked into various configurations for different industrial applications.
Applications:
Advantages of CuNi10 NC015 2.0811 C70700 Copper-Nickel Alloy Wire:
Type | CuNi10NC015 | |
Composition(%) | Cu | Rest |
Mn | / | |
Ni | 10 | |
Max.continuous operating temperature(℃) | 250 | |
Resistivity at 20℃(μ m) | 0.15 ±10% | |
Resisitance-temperature coefficient 20-600℃ (×10-5/℃) | < 50 | |
Thermovoltage to copper at 20℃ in (μV/K) | -25 | |
Mean coefficient of linear thermal expansion, in (10-6/K) , at a temperature between 20 ℃ and 400 ℃ | 17.5 | |
Thermal conductance at 20℃ (W/mK) | 59 | |
Specific heat capacity at 20℃ in (20℃ J/gK) | 0.38 | |
Density at 20 ℃(g/cm3) | 8.9 | |
Melting temperature in (℃) | 1100 | |
Min.tensile strength in (N/mm2) | 290 | |
Elongation(%) | 25 |
Technical data table
Diameter(mm) | NC003 CuNi1 | NC005 CuNi2 | NC007 CuNi4 | NC010 CuNi6 | NC012 CuNi8 | NC015 CuNi10 | NC020 CuNi14 | NC025 CuNi19 | NC030 CuNi23 | NC035 CuNi30 | NC040 CuNi34 | NC050 CuNi44 |
0.10 | 3.82 | 6.36 | 8.91 | 12.73 | 15.28 | 19.09 | 25.46 | 31.83 | 38.19 | 44.56 | 50.93 | 62.39 |
0.11 | 3.16 | 5.26 | 7.37 | 10.52 | 12.63 | 15.78 | 21.04 | 26.30 | 31.56 | 36.82 | 42.09 | 51.56 |
0.12 | 2.65 | 4.42 | 6.19 | 8.84 | 10.61 | 13.26 | 17.68 | 22.10 | 26.52 | 30.94 | 35.37 | 43.33 |
0.13 | 2.26 | 3.76 | 5.27 | 7.53 | 9.04 | 11.30 | 15.07 | 18.83 | 22.60 | 26.36 | 30.14 | 36.92 |
0.14 | 1.95 | 3.24 | 4.55 | 6.49 | 7.80 | 9.74 | 12.99 | 16.24 | 19.48 | 22.73 | 25.98 | 31.83 |
0.15 | 1.70 | 2.82 | 3.96 | 5.65 | 6.79 | 8.48 | 11.31 | 14.14 | 16.97 | 19.80 | 22.64 | 27.73 |
0.16 | 1.49 | 2.48 | 3.48 | 4.97 | 5.97 | 7.46 | 9.95 | 12.43 | 14.92 | 17.40 | 19.89 | 24.37 |
0.17 | 1.32 | 2.20 | 3.08 | 4.40 | 5.29 | 6.60 | 8.81 | 11.01 | 13.21 | 15.41 | 17.62 | 21.59 |
0.18 | 1.18 | 1.96 | 2.75 | 3.92 | 4.72 | 5.89 | 7.86 | 9.82 | 11.78 | 13.75 | 15.72 | 19.26 |
0.19 | 1.06 | 1.76 | 2.47 | 3.52 | 4.23 | 5.29 | 7.05 | 8.81 | 10.58 | 12.34 | 14.11 | 17.28 |
0.20 | 0.95 | 1.59 | 2.23 | 3.18 | 3.82 | 4.77 | 6.36 | 7.95 | 9.54 | 11.14 | 12.73 | 15.60 |
0.21 | 0.87 | 1.44 | 2.02 | 2.88 | 3.46 | 4.33 | 5.77 | 7.21 | 8.66 | 10.10 | 11.55 | 14.15 |
0.22 | 0.79 | 1.31 | 1.84 | 2.63 | 3.16 | 3.94 | 5.26 | 6.57 | 7.89 | 9.20 | 10.52 | 12.89 |
0.23 | 0.72 | 1.20 | 1.68 | 2.40 | 2.89 | 3.61 | 4.81 | 6.01 | 7.22 | 8.42 | 9.63 | 11.79 |
0.24 | 0.66 | 1.10 | 1.55 | 2.21 | 2.65 | 3.31 | 4.42 | 5.52 | 6.63 | 7.73 | 8.84 | 10.83 |
0.25 | 0.61 | 1.01 | 1.43 | 2.03 | 2.44 | 3.05 | 4.07 | 5.09 | 6.11 | 7.13 | 8.15 | 9.98 |
0.26 | 0.57 | 0.94 | 1.32 | 1.88 | 2.26 | 2.82 | 3.77 | 4.70 | 5.65 | 6.59 | 7.53 | 9.23 |
0.27 | 0.52 | 0.87 | 1.22 | 1.74 | 2.10 | 2.61 | 3.49 | 4.36 | 5.23 | 6.11 | 6.99 | 8.56 |
0.28 | 0.49 | 0.81 | 1.14 | 1.62 | 1.95 | 2.43 | 3.25 | 4.06 | 4.87 | 5.68 | 6.50 | 7.96 |
0.29 | 0.45 | 0.75 | 1.06 | 1.51 | 1.82 | 2.27 | 3.03 | 3.78 | 4.54 | 5.29 | 6.06 | 7.42 |
0.30 | 0.42 | 0.70 | 0.99 | 1.41 | 1.70 | 2.12 | 2.83 | 3.53 | 4.24 | 4.95 | 5.66 | 6.93 |
0.31 | 0.40 | 0.66 | 0.93 | 1.32 | 1.59 | 1.98 | 2.65 | 3.31 | 3.97 | 4.63 | 5.30 | 6.49 |
0.32 | 0.37 | 0.62 | 0.87 | 1.24 | 1.49 | 1.86 | 2.49 | 3.11 | 3.73 | 4.35 | 4.97 | 6.09 |
0.33 | 0.35 | 0.58 | 0.82 | 1.17 | 1.40 | 1.75 | 2.34 | 2.92 | 3.51 | 4.09 | 4.68 | 5.73 |
0.34 | 0.33 | 0.55 | 0.77 | 1.10 | 1.32 | 1.65 | 2.20 | 2.75 | 3.30 | 3.85 | 4.41 | 5.40 |
0.35 | 0.31 | 0.51 | 0.73 | 1.03 | 1.25 | 1.55 | 2.08 | 2.60 | 3.11 | 3.63 | 4.16 | 5.09 |
0.36 | 0.29 | 0.49 | 0.69 | 0.98 | 1.18 | 1.47 | 1.96 | 2.46 | 2.94 | 3.43 | 3.93 | 4.81 |
0.37 | 0.28 | 0.46 | 0.65 | 0.93 | 1.12 | 1.39 | 1.86 | 2.33 | 2.79 | 3.25 | 3.72 | 4.56 |
0.38 | 0.26 | 0.44 | 0.62 | 0.88 | 1.06 | 1.32 | 1.76 | 2.20 | 2.64 | 3.08 | 3.53 | 4.32 |
0.40 | 0.24 | 0.39 | 0.56 | 0.79 | 0.95 | 1.19 | 1.59 | 1.99 | 2.38 | 2.78 | 3.18 | 3.90 |
0.41 | 0.23 | 0.37 | 0.53 | 0.76 | 0.91 | 1.13 | 1.51 | 1.89 | 2.27 | 2.65 | 3.03 | 3.71 |
0.42 | 0.22 | 0.36 | 0.51 | 0.72 | 0.87 | 1.08 | 1.44 | 1.80 | 2.16 | 2.52 | 2.89 | 3.54 |
0.43 | 0.21 | 0.34 | 0.48 | 0.69 | 0.83 | 1.03 | 1.38 | 1.72 | 2.06 | 2.41 | 2.75 | 3.37 |
0.44 | 0.20 | 0.32 | 0.46 | 0.66 | 0.79 | 0.98 | 1.31 | 1.64 | 1.97 | 2.30 | 2.63 | 3.22 |
0.45 | 0.19 | 0.31 | 0.44 | 0.63 | 0.75 | 0.94 | 1.26 | 1.57 | 1.88 | 2.20 | 2.52 | 3.08 |
0.46 | 0.18 | 0.30 | 0.42 | 0.60 | 0.72 | 0.90 | 1.20 | 1.50 | 1.80 | 2.10 | 2.41 | 2.95 |
0.47 | 0.17 | 0.28 | 0.40 | 0.58 | 0.69 | 0.86 | 1.15 | 1.44 | 1.72 | 2.01 | 2.31 | 2.82 |
0.48 | 0.17 | 0.27 | 0.39 | 0.55 | 0.66 | 0.82 | 1.10 | 1.38 | 1.65 | 1.93 | 2.21 | 2.71 |
0.49 | 0.16 | 0.26 | 0.37 | 0.53 | 0.64 | 0.79 | 1.06 | 1.33 | 1.59 | 1.85 | 2.12 | 2.60 |
0.50 | 0.15 | 0.25 | 0.36 | 0.51 | 0.61 | 0.76 | 1.01 | 1.27 | 1.52 | 1.78 | 2.04 | 2.50 |
0.51 | 0.15 | 0.24 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 0.59 | 0.73 | 0.98 | 1.22 | 1.46 | 1.71 | 1.96 | 2.40 |
0.52 | 0.14 | 0.23 | 0.33 | 0.47 | 0.57 | 0.70 | 0.94 | 1.18 | 1.41 | 1.65 | 1.88 | 2.31 |
0.53 | 0.14 | 0.22 | 0.32 | 0.45 | 0.54 | 0.67 | 0.91 | 1.13 | 1.35 | 1.59 | 1.81 | 2.22 |
0.54 | 0.13 | 0.22 | 0.31 | 0.44 | 0.52 | 0.65 | 0.87 | 1.09 | 1.30 | 1.53 | 1.75 | 2.14 |
0.55 | 0.13 | 0.21 | 0.29 | 0.42 | 0.51 | 0.63 | 0.84 | 1.05 | 1.26 | 1.47 | 1.68 | 2.06 |
0.56 | 0.12 | 0.20 | 0.28 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 0.60 | 0.81 | 1.02 | 1.21 | 1.42 | 1.62 | 1.99 |
0.57 | 0.12 | 0.19 | 0.27 | 0.39 | 0.47 | 0.58 | 0.78 | 0.98 | 1.17 | 1.37 | 1.57 | 1.92 |
0.58 | 0.11 | 0.19 | 0.27 | 0.38 | 0.45 | 0.56 | 0.76 | 0.95 | 1.13 | 1.32 | 1.51 | 1.85 |
0.59 | 0.11 | 0.18 | 0.26 | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.54 | 0.73 | 0.91 | 1.09 | 1.28 | 1.46 | 1.79 |
0.60 | 0.11 | 0.18 | 0.25 | 0.35 | 0.42 | 0.53 | 0.71 | 0.88 | 1.06 | 1.24 | 1.41 | 1.73 |