CuNi44 NC050 Foil High-Performance Nickel-Copper Alloy for Electrical & Industrial Use
Product Overview
CuNi44 foil is a high-performance copper-nickel alloy foil with a nominal nickel content of 44%, offering exceptional electrical resistance stability, corrosion resistance, and formability. This precision-engineered foil is produced through advanced rolling processes to achieve tight dimensional tolerances, making it ideal for applications requiring consistent electrical properties and thin-gauge material performance.
Standard Designations
- Alloy Grade: CuNi44 (Copper-Nickel 44)
- UNS Number: C71500
- DIN Standard: DIN 17664
- ASTM Standard: ASTM B122
Key Features
- Stable Electrical Resistance: Low temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) of ±40 ppm/°C (typical) over -50°C to 150°C
- High Resistivity: 49 ± 2 μΩ*cm at 20°C
- Excellent Formability: High ductility allows for cold rolling to ultra-thin gauges (down to 0.005mm)
- Corrosion Resistance: Resistant to atmospheric corrosion, freshwater, and mild chemical environments
- Thermal Stability: Maintains properties up to 300°C (continuous use)
Technical Specifications
| Attribute |
Value |
| Thickness Range |
0.005mm - 0.1mm (custom up to 0.5mm) |
| Width Range |
10mm - 600mm |
| Thickness Tolerance |
±0.0005mm (for ≤0.01mm); ±0.001mm (for >0.01mm) |
| Width Tolerance |
±0.1mm |
| Tensile Strength |
450 - 550 MPa (annealed state) |
| Elongation |
≥25% (annealed state) |
| Hardness (HV) |
120 - 160 (annealed); 200 - 250 (half-hard) |
| Surface Roughness (Ra) |
≤0.1μm (polished finish) |
Chemical Composition (Typical, %)
| Element |
Content (%) |
| Nickel (Ni) |
43.0 - 45.0 |
| Copper (Cu) |
Balance (55.0 - 57.0) |
| Iron (Fe) |
≤0.5 |
| Manganese (Mn) |
≤1.0 |
| Silicon (Si) |
≤0.1 |
| Carbon (C) |
≤0.05 |
| Total Impurities |
≤0.7 |
Product Specifications
| Item |
Specification |
| Surface Finish |
Annealed (bright), polished, or matte |
| Supply Form |
Rolls (length: 50m - 500m) or cut sheets (custom sizes) |
| Packaging |
Vacuum-sealed in moisture-proof bags with anti-oxidation paper; wooden spools for rolls |
| Processing Options |
Slitting, cutting, annealing, or coating |
| Quality Certification |
RoHS, REACH compliant; material test reports (MTR) available |
Typical Applications
- Precision resistors, current shunts, and potentiometer elements
- Strain gauges, temperature sensors, and pressure transducers
- Compensation wires for Type T thermocouples
- EMI/RFI shielding in high-frequency electronic devices
- Low-power heating foils for medical and aerospace equipment
We offer custom processing services tailored to specific application requirements. Free samples (100mm × 100mm) and detailed material certificates are available upon request.