Copper Nickel Plates & Sheets - UNS C70600 Manufacturer & Supplier - USA Piping Solution

When your projects face the demanding realities of marine environments, especially the relentless effects of seawater, you need materials proven to perform. USA Piping Solution is your dedicated source for high-quality Copper Nickel Plates & Sheets - UNS C70600. Many in the industry know this alloy simply as 90/10 Copper Nickel or CuNi 90/10. It's earned its strong reputation for very good reasons, primarily its impressive ability to resist seawater corrosion and its natural tendency to prevent marine organisms from attaching (a crucial property called biofouling resistance). Because of these inherent strengths, C70600 is a vital material for critical operations in maritime industries, offshore energy production, and numerous challenging industrial scenarios. At USA Piping Solution, quality isn't just a buzzword; it's central to what we do. We ensure every UNS C70600 Copper Nickel Plate and sheet meets tough international standards. This gives you confidence in the material's reliability and expected service life. Whether your plans require standard stock sizes for immediate needs or involve custom dimensions precision-cut to your specifications, we're set up to deliver the Copper Nickel 90/10 Plates your project depends on.

What are Copper Nickel Plates & Sheets - UNS C70600?

Let's get down to what makes C70600 stand out. It's fundamentally a copper alloy – roughly 90% copper combined with 10% nickel. But the real performance boost comes from specific, carefully controlled amounts of iron and manganese added to the mix. This precise formulation is key to its most valued characteristic: excellent resistance to corrosion, particularly from saltwater. When C70600 encounters seawater, it behaves differently than many metals. It naturally forms a stable, tightly adhering protective film right on the surface. This film essentially acts as a barrier, significantly slowing down any further corrosive attack.

That's a huge benefit, but resistance to marine growth, or biofouling, is equally important in many applications. CuNi 90/10 Sheets and plates make it difficult for marine life like barnacles and algae to take hold. The copper ions at the surface create an environment they don't favor. In practical terms for operators of seawater systems, this means equipment stays cleaner longer, flow rates remain consistent, and there's less need for expensive and disruptive cleaning cycles. Beyond these defensive traits, C70600 is also known for being reasonably easy to work with during fabrication. Standard techniques for forming, bending, and welding are effective. This makes Copper Nickel Alloy Sheets quite versatile for building even complex equipment configurations. It offers a practical balance of moderate strength and very good ductility (the ability to be shaped without cracking), establishing itself as a durable, long-lasting choice where other materials might not hold up over time.

Copper Nickel Plates & Sheets - UNS C70600 Specifications

When you source Copper Nickel Plates & Sheets - UNS C70600 through USA Piping Solution, you get materials confirmed against recognized global standards – a crucial step for ensuring consistent quality.

Technical Specifications

The C70600 materials we supply generally conform to key industry specifications:

• ASTM B122 / ASME SB122: Think of this as the foundational standard covering the manufacture of C70600 flat-rolled products (plate, sheet, strip, bar).
• ASTM B171 / ASME SB171: This specification zeroes in on plate and sheet intended for pressure vessels, condensers, and heat exchangers. These applications often require stricter process controls and testing.
• MIL-C-15726: A significant U.S. military standard you'll often see specified for naval systems and defense hardware where reliability under stress is paramount.
• Other Global Benchmarks: Depending on project specifics and origin, materials might also satisfy similar requirements found in EN 1652 (CW352H), DIN 2.0872, or BS CN102.

Plate vs. Sheet – What's the Difference?

• Typically, Plate refers to the thicker material, usually starting at 3/16 inch (4.76mm).
• Sheet normally indicates thinner material, less than 3/16 inch (4.76mm) thick.

How It's Usually Supplied:

• The Annealed (O61) temper is the most common condition. This state provides the best ductility, making the material well-suited for fabrication involving shaping or bending.

You can expect comprehensive Material Test Reports (MTRs) to accompany every order. Providing this documentation, verifying full compliance with the requested specifications, is standard operating procedure for us.

Chemical Composition and Mechanical Properties

The reliable behavior and distinct advantages of UNS C70600 are directly tied to its specific chemical makeup and the physical strengths that result.

Chemical Composition (Typical)

It's helpful to remember that the iron and manganese aren't just trace elements. They are deliberately included in controlled amounts to enhance the alloy's resistance to erosion effects, which is particularly beneficial when dealing with flowing seawater.

Element	Content (%)
Copper (Cu)	Balance (Rem)
Nickel (Ni)	9.0 - 11.0
Iron (Fe)	1.0 - 1.8
Manganese (Mn)	1.0 max
Zinc (Zn)	1.0 max
Lead (Pb)	0.05 max
Others	Trace limits

(These percentages represent typical allowed ranges based on governing standards like ASTM B122/B171.)

Mechanical Properties

This table gives a general sense of the mechanical performance profile for C70600 plate and sheet when supplied in the standard Annealed (O61) condition:

Property	Typical Minimum Value	Unit
Tensile Strength	38 - 40 (260 - 275)	ksi (MPa)
Yield Strength (0.5% Ext.)	15 - 18 (105 - 125)	ksi (MPa)
Elongation (in 2 inches)	30 - 35	%
Rockwell B Hardness (HRB)	40 - 65 (Typical)	HRB

(For the definitive mechanical properties guaranteed for your specific material lot, always refer back to the certified MTR provided.)

What this means for fabrication is that C70600 provides useful strength while still being quite formable, which helps when manufacturing parts with complex geometries.

Types and Variations of Copper Nickel Plates & Sheets

To ensure the material aligns well with your project's design and manufacturing process, USA Piping Solution offers Copper Nickel Plates & Sheets - UNS C70600 in the formats commonly needed:

1. C70600 Plate: Typically the thicker option (often 3/16" and up), plate is frequently chosen for structural roles demanding rigidity and load-bearing capability. Good examples include heavy-duty tube sheets in industrial heat exchangers or substantial components within pressure systems.
2. C70600 Sheet: As the thinner choice (usually under 3/16"), sheet finds common ground in applications like lining vessels to provide a corrosion barrier, creating complex ductwork, cladding other materials to improve surface life, or in designs where weight reduction is a factor but long-term durability remains essential.
3. Stock Availability & Custom Cuts: We keep popular industry standard sizes (like 48"x120") in stock for prompt shipment. Just as vital, however, is our ability to provide custom processing. Using shearing, water jet, or plasma cutting, we can deliver Copper Nickel Alloy Sheets and plates cut precisely to your specifications. This approach minimizes waste and can shorten your overall fabrication timeline.
4. Temper Considerations: While the very formable Annealed (O61) temper is the most requested, it's always good to discuss if your application requires higher strength or hardness. We can explore the availability of other tempers, keeping in mind how this might influence the material's ductility and ease of working.

Let's talk about the specifics of your project requirements – our team can help clarify the options and guide you toward the most effective C70600 product format.

Applications and Industries Served

The particular set of advantages offered by Copper Nickel Plates & Sheets - UNS C70600 makes them a trusted material across several key industries that regularly face demanding, corrosive operating conditions:

• Marine & Shipbuilding: This is where C70600 is perhaps most visible. It’s essential for durable seawater piping systems onboard ships (cooling, fire mains), critical parts in heat exchangers and condensers (tube sheets are a classic use), effective hull plating to combat marine growth, water box fabrication, and numerous fittings needing long-term saltwater resilience.
• Offshore Oil & Gas: In this high-stakes environment, reliability is everything. C70600 plays key roles in platform cooling water circuits, dependable firewater piping networks, certain hydraulic line applications, and as vital protective sheathing for structural elements like platform legs and risers enduring the punishing marine splash zone.
• Power Generation: Especially relevant for coastal power plants that rely on seawater or brackish water for cooling, C70600 is frequently selected for long-lasting condenser tube sheets and the associated cooling water piping, contributing significantly to operational reliability.
• Desalination Plants: Creating fresh water from the ocean hinges on materials that can withstand the process. C70600 is a cornerstone material here, used extensively in building efficient heat transfer equipment (condensers, brine heaters) and for the piping systems handling both the corrosive intake seawater and the resulting concentrated brine. The reliable performance of Copper Nickel 90/10 Plates is fundamental to plant viability.
• Chemical Processing: While its use is more targeted in this sector, C70600 is valued for specific chemical handling situations where its unique corrosion resistance profile offers clear benefits over standard stainless steels or other metals, especially when chloride presence is a factor.
• Industrial Heat Exchangers: Its effective combination of heat transfer properties and resistance to various process fluids makes it a solid choice for numerous heat exchange tasks across a wide range of industrial settings.

In many scenarios, choosing C70600 leads to real long-term value, primarily through extended equipment service life and reduced maintenance interventions.

Copper Nickel Plates & Sheets - UNS C70600 Size Chart

USA Piping Solution strives to maintain a comprehensive and responsive inventory of Copper Nickel Plates & Sheets - UNS C70600. While exact stock levels fluctuate with market activity, this provides a general guide to our typical size offerings:

• Sheet Thickness: Generally covering the range from approximately 0.050 inches (1.27mm) up to thicknesses just under 3/16 inches (4.76mm).
• Plate Thickness: Typically starting at 3/16 inches (4.76mm) and commonly stocked in thicknesses up to 2 inches (50.8mm), although sourcing thicker plate can often be arranged based on specific project needs.
• Standard Widths: Widths such as 48 inches (1219mm) and 60 inches (1524mm) are frequently available.
• Standard Lengths: Common stock lengths often include 96 inches (2438mm), 120 inches (3048mm), and 144 inches (3658mm).

Processing Tailored for Your Needs: Don't forget our value-added processing services. We offer capabilities like cut-to-length, shearing, water jet cutting, and plasma cutting. These allow us to supply material that aligns more closely with your specific part dimensions, saving you valuable time and potentially reducing material waste during your manufacturing process.

For the most current, real-time stock information, to inquire about dimensions not mentioned here, or to discuss a custom cutting project using 

Certifications and Compliance Standards

Verifiable quality isn't just a desirable feature at USA Piping Solution; it's a fundamental part of how we operate. We ensure that every piece of Copper Nickel Plates & Sheets - UNS C70600 that we ship meets strict, well-established industry criteria:

• Material Test Reports (MTRs): You will invariably receive a certified MTR (usually following the EN 10204 3.1 standard) with your material shipment. This critical document provides clear traceability back to the original production batch and formally confirms that the material's chemical composition and mechanical properties meet the requirements of the specified standard.
• Adherence to Recognized Standards: Our materials are produced in accordance with globally respected specifications like ASTM B122, B171 / ASME SB122, SB171.
• Meeting Defense Specifications: If your project requires compliance with military standards, we are experienced in sourcing and providing full certification for material conforming to MIL-C-15726.
• Emphasis on Quality Sources: We make it a priority to partner with established, reputable manufacturers, often those whose quality management systems are certified under frameworks such as ISO 9001.
• Optional Third-Party Review: Should your project demand an additional layer of independent verification, we are well-positioned to help coordinate third-party inspection (TPI) by recognized agencies (for example, Lloyds Register, DNV, ABS).

This consistent focus on thorough documentation and adherence to recognized standards provides the essential assurance when you incorporate our UNS C70600 Copper Nickel Plate and sheet into your critical engineering designs.

Why Choose USA Piping Solution for Copper Nickel Plates & Sheets - UNS C70600?

Choosing USA Piping Solution as your supplier for Copper Nickel Plates & Sheets - UNS C70600 brings practical advantages that facilitate smoother procurement and contribute to successful outcomes:

1. Inventory Means Faster Starts: Our significant investment in maintaining stock of Copper Nickel UNS C70600 Plates and CuNi 90/10 Sheets frequently translates into shorter lead times, helping you keep projects on track.
2. Quality Backed by Data: We provide materials supported by comprehensive compliance documentation (MTRs to EN 10204 3.1), ensuring they meet the critical specifications your design relies on.
3. Accessible Know-How: Our team understands these materials well beyond the basics. We can offer practical insights and help confirm you're selecting the optimal grade for your specific operating environment.
4. Processing That Saves You Effort: Utilize our cutting services (shear, water jet, plasma) to receive materials closer to your final required dimensions. This can directly reduce your own fabrication time and minimize material handling.
5. Clear Communication & Reliable Service: We prioritize prompt responses, transparent updates during the order process, and dependable logistics, aiming for a straightforward purchasing experience for your team.
6. Industry Understanding: Having consistently worked with clients in demanding sectors like Marine, Oil & Gas, and Power Generation, we possess a practical understanding of the common pressures and specific needs in these fields.
7. Offering Solid Value: Through strategic sourcing from quality producers and efficient internal practices, we focus on delivering fair, competitive pricing for premium, fully traceable materials.

Discover the benefits of partnering with a supplier genuinely committed to providing reliable solutions and responsive support.

Related Products

To help streamline your sourcing process, keep in mind that USA Piping Solution also offers a broad selection of related items, many commonly available in the C70600 alloy:

Let us know if we can assist with these materials for your project scope.

Final Call to Action

When your project specs call for the proven durability and unique performance of Copper Nickel Plates & Sheets - UNS C70600, consider USA Piping Solution your expert resource. We deliver more than just the metal; we provide the quality assurance, knowledgeable support, and efficient service crucial for tackling demanding engineering challenges.

Whether your need involves standard stock material for quick turnaround, or Copper Nickel Plates & Sheets - UNS C70600 custom-cut to intricate patterns, our team has the capabilities and commitment to fulfill your requirements accurately and dependably.

Let's begin the conversation about how we can support your C70600 needs. Get in touch with USA Piping Solution today:

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