Product name: CuAlFe5Ni5
Main alloying elements: Copper (Cu), aluminium (Al), iron (Fe), nickel (Ni)
Mechanical properties:
Tensile strength: 450–600 MPa
Yield strength: 200–300 MPa
Elongation at break: 15–30%
Hardness (Rockwell): B80–B100
Physical properties:
Density: 7.7 g/cm³
Melting point: approx. 1015–1080°C
Thermal conductivity: 45–70 W/(m·K)
Electrical conductivity: 10–20% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard)
Chemical composition, in weight percent:
Copper (Cu): approx. 85%
Aluminium (Al): approx. 5%
Iron (Fe): approx. 5%
Nickel (Ni): approx. 5%
Heat treatment:
CuAlFe5Ni5 is a cold-working alloy and is generally not heat-treated. If required, however, various heat treatment conditions such as annealing or tempering can be applied in order to achieve specific properties.
Corrosion resistance:
CuAlFe5Ni5 offers good corrosion resistance in various environments, including atmospheric conditions and freshwater. However, it may be susceptible to pitting corrosion in saline environments.
Applications:
CuAlFe5Ni5 is used in various applications, including:
Electrical engineering: power lines, connectors
Mechanical engineering: components requiring high strength and corrosion resistance
Chemical industry: piping systems, fittings
Architecture: decorative elements, hardware
Please note that the values stated are guideline values and may vary slightly depending on the manufacturing process and specific production batch. It is recommended to always check the exact specifications provided by the manufacturer.