ToughMet® 3 copper nickel tin alloys (UNS C72900) provide high performance property combinations beyond those found in other alloys. Alloy C72900 resist most sour environments and retain their strength at elevated and sub-zero temperatures. ToughMet alloys are available in different tempers that meet specific application requirements.
Temper | Yield Strength (KSI) | Tensile Strength (KSI) | Elongation (EL) | Hardness |
ToughMet 3 AT 110 | 110 | 125 | 6 | 30 HRC |
ToughMet 3 TS 95 | 95 | 106 | 18 | 97 HRB |
ToughMet 3 TS 120U | 110 | 120 | 15 | 24 HRC |
ToughMet 3 TS 130 | 130 | 140 | 10 | 24 HRC |
ToughMet 3 TS 150 | 150 | 158 | 5 | 36 HRC |
ToughMet 3 TS 160U | 150 | 160 | 6 | 36 HRC |
*Property combinations cited are minimums. Contact us for corresponding dimensional capability.
Copper(Cu) | Niobium(Nb) | Tin(Sn) | Zinc(Zn) | Magnesium(Mg) | Nickel(Ni) | Nickel + Cobalt(Ni + Co) |
Balance | 0.100 Max | 7.5 – 8.5 | 0.50 Max | 0.15 Max | 14.5 – 15.5 | 14.5 – 15.5 |
Lead(Pb) | Manganese(Mn) | Iron(Fe) | ||||
0.02 Max | 0.30 Max | 0.50 Max |
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