C96400 is the cast equivalent of 70/30 Cupro-Nickel.  C964 shows good resistant to stress corrosion and is often used when an application will involve high-velocity seawater.  UNS C96400 is often used in the production of fittings and flanges for shipboard application.

Marmetal stocks C964 Copper-Nickel in Castings.

Specifications for C964 Copper-Nickel

ASTM Military
Centrifugal Cast ASTM B369 MIL-C-20159
Sand Cast ASTM B369
Continuous Cast ASTM B505
Ingot ASTM B30
 Mechanical Properties for for C964 Copper-Nickel
Casting
Commercial
SIZE TENSILE, KSI, MIN YIELD@0.5%, KSI, MIN Elong. % Min
All Sizes 60 32 20

Compositions for C964 Copper-Nickel

COMMERCIAL
UNS No. Copper Nickel + Cobalt Manganese Lead Iron Silicon Niobium Phosphorus Sulfur Carbon
C96400 remainder 28.0-32.0 1.5 max 0.01 max 0.25-1.5 1.0 max 0.5-1.5 0.02 max 0.02 max 0.15 max

Physical Properties for C964 Copper-Nickel

Density @ 68o F 0.323 lb/in3
Melting Range 2140-2260o F
Casting Yield Low
Drossing Medium
Machinability rating (C360 = 100) 20
Brazing Excellent
Soldering Excellent
Gas-shielded arc welding Good
Oxy-acetylene welding Not recommended
Coated metal-arc welding Good

Applications for C964 Copper-Nickel

* Elbows
* Fittings
* Flanges
* Prpoeller Sleeves
* Pump Bodies
* Impellers
* Valves