10% Nickel Copper Alloy

Common applications for 10% Nickel Copper Alloy (CDA 740) include:

Marine Hardware: Used in fittings, valves, and fasteners exposed to seawater.
Shipbuilding: Employed in piping systems and structural components in vessels.
Heat Exchangers: Ideal for marine and industrial heat exchangers due to its corrosion resistance and thermal properties.
Desalination Plants: Utilized in components that handle seawater and brine solutions.
Pumps and Compressors: Components that require durability and resistance to corrosive environments.
Electrical Connectors: Suitable for connectors and terminals in marine electrical systems due to good conductivity.
Instrumentation: Used in gauges and sensors exposed to harsh environments.
Offshore Oil and Gas Applications: Components in equipment on offshore platforms and subsea systems.
Marine Propulsion Systems: Employed in critical components such as propeller shafts and rudder systems.

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Property	Value
Density	0.323 lb/in³ (8.94 g/cm³)
Melting Range	1996-2084°F (1091-1140°C)
Specific Heat	0.09 Btu/lb/°F (377 J/kg·K)
Electrical Conductivity	9% IACS
Thermal Conductivity	26 Btu/ft²/ft·h·°F (45 W/m·K)
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	9.5 × 10⁻⁶ in/in/°F (17.1 × 10⁻⁶ m/m/°C)

Property	Value
Melting Range	1996-2084°F (1091-1140°C)
Thermal Conductivity	26 Btu/ft²/ft·h·°F (45 W/m·K)
Specific Heat	0.09 Btu/lb/°F (377 J/kg·K)
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	9.5 × 10⁻⁶ in/in/°F (17.1 × 10⁻⁶ m/m/°C)

Property	Characteristic
Capacity for Cold Working	Excellent
Capacity for Hot Forming	Excellent
Machinability (Free Cutting Brass = 100)	20
Soldering	Excellent
Brazing	Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding	Good
Gas Shielded Arc Welding	Excellent
Resistance Welding - Spot and Seam	Good
Resistance Welding - Butt	Good