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Cupro-Nickel 70/30 Tubes
In short: CuNi 70/30 tube to ASTM B111 is used for condensers and heat exchangers with higher seawater velocities or polluted water, where 90/10 would erode.
- C71500
- UNS number
- 8.95
- density, g/cm³
- 3.1 / 3.2
- EN 10204 certificates
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- Cupro-Nickel 70/30 product forms
Why this combination
Why Cupro-Nickel 70/30 in tubes
The higher nickel content gives better resistance to erosion-corrosion and to some polluted waters.
It is common in naval condensers and high-duty coolers.
Specification
How to specify Cupro-Nickel 70/30 tubes
OD 3 mm to about 127 mm (¼" to 5") typical, wall 0.5 mm to 12 mm; BWG or mm; straight lengths up to about 30 m, U-bent to drawing
- Specification
- ASTM B111 / ASME SB111
- UNS
- C71500
- EN / W.Nr.
- CW354H
- Designation
- UNS C71500
Sizes and weights
Cupro-Nickel 70/30 tubes sizes, weighed at 8.95 g/cm³
Other sizes on request. For general tubes information, such as manufacturing routes and end finishes, see the tubes guide.
| OD mm | Wall mm | kg/m |
|---|---|---|
| 6.35 | 0.89 | 0.137 |
| 9.53 | 1.24 | 0.289 |
| 12.70 | 1.24 | 0.400 |
| 12.70 | 1.65 | 0.513 |
| 15.88 | 1.24 | 0.510 |
| 19.05 | 1.65 | 0.807 |
| 19.05 | 2.11 | 1.005 |
| 25.40 | 1.65 | 1.102 |
| 25.40 | 2.11 | 1.382 |
| 31.75 | 1.65 | 1.396 |
| 38.10 | 1.65 | 1.691 |
| 38.10 | 2.11 | 2.135 |
| 50.80 | 2.11 | 2.889 |
| 50.80 | 2.77 | 3.741 |
Chemistry
Cupro-Nickel 70/30 composition
- UNS
- C71500
- EN / W.Nr.
- CW354H
- Density
- 8.95 g/cm³
| Element | Limit, % | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Cu | Balance | |
| Ni + Co | 29.0 – 33.0 | |
| Fe | 0.40 – 1.0 | |
| Mn | 1.0 max | |
| Zn | 1.0 max | |
| Pb | 0.05 max |
Limits per ASTM B111; other product forms and specifications differ slightly. Your order's specification and edition govern.
Questions
About Cupro-Nickel 70/30 tubes
Why choose 70/30 over 90/10?
Higher velocity tolerance and better resistance in some polluted waters.
Is 70/30 tube more expensive?
Yes, because of its higher nickel content.
From enquiry to dispatch
How a Cupro-Nickel 70/30 tubes order runs
- 01 EnquiryGrade, specification, size, quantity
- 02 ReviewChecked against your standard
- 03 InspectPMI, dimensions, TPI if required
- 04 CertifyEN 10204 3.1 / 3.2, heat traceable
- 05 ShipPacked and documented for the destination
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