ASTM B111 C70600 Copper Nickel 90/10 Seamless Tube For Heat Exchanger And Condenser
Product Specifications
Attribute | Value |
Product Name | Copper Nickel 90/10 Seamless Tube |
Tube Specification | ASTM B111 |
Tube material | C70600 |
Tube's OD and WT | According to Customer |
Tube's End | Plain end |
Tube's length | Depend on Customer |
Application | Condensers and Heat Exchangers; Power Plant Condensers; Cooling Systems; Heat Transfer Equipment |
General Test or Inspection | ET, HT, PMI, Flattening Test...(acc to customer) |
Product Description
ASTM B111 C70600 Copper Nickel 90/10 Seamless Tube is made from a copper-nickel alloy consisting of approximately 90% copper and 10% nickel. This material is specifically designed for heat exchangers, condensers, and similar applications in marine environments where corrosion resistance is critical.
The addition of nickel enhances strength and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for saltwater environments. The 90/10 copper-nickel alloy offers durability, thermal stability, and excellent resistance to biofouling in seawater.
Material Composition (ASTM B111 C70600)
Element | Composition (% by Weight, max unless specified) |
Copper (Cu) | Remainder (Balance) |
Nickel (Ni) | 9.0 - 11.0 |
Iron (Fe) | 1.0 - 1.8 |
Manganese (Mn) | 0.5 - 1.0 |
Lead (Pb) | 0.05 max |
Zinc (Zn) | 1.0 max |
Carbon (C) | 0.05 max |
Phosphorus (P) | 0.02 max |
Sulfur (S) | 0.02 max |
Others (Total) | 0.5 max |
Small amounts of Fe & Mn enhance corrosion resistance in seawater. Low Pb, S, P ensure weldability & formability.
Mechanical Properties
Property | Annealed (Softened) Condition | Hard-Drawn (Cold Worked) Condition |
Tensile Strength (min) | 290 MPa (42 ksi) | 380 MPa (55 ksi) |
Yield Strength (0.2% offset, min) | 125 MPa (18 ksi) | 275 MPa (40 ksi) |
Elongation (min, % in 50mm) | 30% | 15% |
Hardness (Rockwell B, max) | 65 HRB | 85 HRB |
Other Key Properties
- Density: 8.94 g/cm³
- Melting Point: ~1100-1145°C (2012-2093°F)
- Thermal Conductivity: ~40 W/m*K
- Electrical Conductivity: ~9% IACS (low, due to Ni content)
- Corrosion Resistance: Excellent in seawater, brine, and acidic environments
Applications
Marine & Offshore Applications
- Condenser & Heat Exchanger Tubes - Used in marine condensers, evaporators, and coolers
- Seawater Piping Systems - Preferred for ballast water systems and desalination plants
- Propulsion & Cooling Systems - Used in engine cooling and exhaust gas scrubbers
Power Generation & Desalination
- Feedwater Heaters & Condensers - Resists ammonia attack in steam systems
- Cooling Water Tubes - Used in coastal power stations with seawater cooling
Chemical & Process Industries
- Heat Exchangers for Chemical Processing - Resists acidic and alkaline fluids
- Brine & Chloride Handling Systems - Used in chlor-alkali plants
