C70250
Industrial Rolled
Alloy Designation High Performance Alloys
EN CuNi3Si
UNS C70250
Cu min. 96.2 %
Characteristics
Ni 2.2 .. 4.2 %
Si 0.25 .. 1.2 % CuNi3Si is an optimized CuNiSi alloy that can be hardened by cold forming
and by precipitation of NiSi-phases during a heat treatment. It has
Mg 0.05 .. 0.3 % excellent bend ability, excellent hot and cold forming properties, a high
strength and a good corrosion resistance.
Zn Max. 1.0
Due to the NiSi-precipitations the relaxation properties, even at
Others remainder % temperatures up to 150°C are excellent. In combination with a tin coating
even at temperatures around 150°C (3.000h) the tin coating does not peel
This alloy is in accordance with RoHS off. The electrical and thermal conductivity is good. Welding, soldering
2002/96/CE for electric & electronic equip- and brazing properties are good too.
ments and 2002/53/CE for automotive industry.
Main Applications
Automotive Switches and Relays, Contacts, Connectors, Terminals
Electrical Switches and Relays, Contacts, Connectors, Terminals, Components for the electrical industry, Stamped parts, Semiconductor
Components,
Preferred Applications
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Physical Properties
Typical values in annealed temper at 20 °C
Electrical Conductivity
40
Electrical conductivity is strongly influenced by chemical
38 composition. A high level of cold deformation and small
36 grain size decrease the electrical conductivity moderately.
Minimum conductivity level can be specified.
E. Conductivity [MS/m]
34
32
30
28
26
24
22
20
R620 R650 R690
Temper
Fabrication Properties* Corrosion Resistance*
Cold Forming Properties Good CuNi3Si has good corrosion resistance in natural
atmosphere. It is insensitive to stress corrosion cracking.
Machinability (Rating 20) Less suitable
Electroplating Properties Good
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Hot Tinning Properties Good
Soft Soldering, Brazing Good
Resistance Welding Fair
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Good
Laser Welding Less suitable
Soft Annealing 250 .. 650°C, 1 .. 3h
Stress Relieving Annealing 150 .. 200°C, 1 .. 3h
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The fatigue strength gives an indication about the resistance to variations in applied tension. It is measured under symmetrical
alternating load. The maximum bending load for 107 load cycles without crack is measured. Dependent on the temper class it is
approximately 1/3 of the tensile strength Rm.
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CuNi3Si1Mg
C70250
Industrial Rolled
Bending Properties Thickness: ≤ 0.5 mm
Bending Properties*
Temper Thickness Bending 90° Bending 180°
Range 90° Transverse
Trans- Parallel Trans- Parallel 180° Transverse
vers vers 90° Parallel
Softening Resistance
220
After short time heat treatment Vickers
Hardness is measured. The diagram shows
200
Vickers Hardness HV
typical values.
180
160
140
R620 at 400°C
120
R620 at 450°C
100 R650 at 500°C
Time [s]
80
0 10 30 60 180 300 1800 3600
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CuNi3Si1Mg
C70250
Industrial Rolled
Relaxation Properties
100
Stress relaxation is tested with
90
cantilever bending test equipment. This
Remaining Stress [%]
80
70
60 Initial Stress:
50 80% of Rp0.2
40 Parallel
30 Rolling Direction
20 R750 125°C
10 R750 150°C
R750 200°C
0
10 100 1000 10000
Time [h]
100
90
Remaining Stress [%]
80
70
60 Initial Stress:
50 80% of Rp0.2
40 Transverse
30 Rolling Direction
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20 R750 125°C
10 R750 150°C
R750 200°C
0
10 100 1000 10000
Time [h]
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