ASME SB171 C70600 Copper Nickel 90/10 Plate Marine Grade CuNi Sheet Seawater Piping
ASME SB171 C70600 Copper Nickel 90/10 Plate Marine Grade CuNi Sheet Seawater Piping
1. Product Description
Copper Nickel Plate is a corrosion resistant copper‑nickel‑iron‑manganese alloy plate used in marine, desalination, and power generation applications. The alloy is available in two principal compositions: 90/10 CuNi (UNS C70600) and 70/30 CuNi (UNS C71500), as well as Chinese grades BFe10‑1‑1 and BFe30‑1‑1. The material derives its excellent seawater performance from a thin, stable, adherent protective oxide film that forms naturally upon exposure. Plates are manufactured by hot rolling (HR) for thicknesses ≥ 4 mm, and cold rolling (CR) for thinner gauges down to 0.3 mm. Standard tempers include annealed (soft), 1/4 hard, 1/2 hard, and full hard. Surface finishes comprise HR pickled, CR 2B bright, polished (#240, #400, #600), brushed (satin), and chequered (diamond or lentil pattern). All plates meet ASTM B171, ASME SB171, EN 1652, or GB/T 15272.
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2. Product Applications
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Seawater cooling systems for coastal power plants: Condenser waterbox liners, cooling tower distribution plates.
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Offshore oil & gas (subsea): Umbilical termination assembly (UTA) plates, subsea control module (SCM) bases.
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Shipbuilding – RO desalination units: High pressure pump base plates, energy recovery device housings.
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Marine exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems: Cooler plates for EGR gas cooling before re‑entry.
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Chemical processing (medium temperature): Plate coils for heating or cooling corrosive liquids in tanks.
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Coastal architectural mesh: Perforated copper nickel plates for ventilation screens and sunshades.
3.Product Advantages
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Resistance to velocity enhanced corrosion – Withstands flow velocities up to 3.0 m/s (C70600) and 4.0 m/s (C71500) without significant attack.
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Low susceptibility to pitting and crevice attack – Passivation stable in seawater with chlorides up to 40,000 ppm.
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Good weldability using SMAW, GTAW, GMAW – Filler metals AWS A5.7 ERCuNi (C70600) and ERCuNi-2 (C71500).
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High resistance to bio‑settling – Minimizes operational disruption from organism growth.
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Excellent thermal conductivity compared to austenitic stainless steels – Typically 2–3 times higher heat transfer coefficient.
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Consistent mechanical properties across full plate size – No degradation of strength from edge to center.
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Low maintenance cost over lifecycle – Reduces need for chemical cleaning and protective coatings.
4. Key Product Parameters
| Parameter | Value / Range |
| Alloy Grades | UNS C70600 (90/10), UNS C71500 (70/30), BFe1011, BFe3011 |
| Thickness – Hot Rolled | 5 mm – 100 mm (increments of 1 mm; flatness ≤ 5 mm/m) |
| Thickness – Cold Rolled | 0.3 mm – 4.0 mm (tolerance EN 1652 Class A: ±0.02–0.07 mm) |
| Width – Cold Rolled | 500 mm, 610 mm, 1000 mm, 1219 mm, 1250 mm, 1500 mm |
| Length – Cold Rolled | 1000 mm, 2000 mm, 2438 mm, 3000 mm, 4000 mm, 6000 mm |
| Density (both alloys) | 8.94 g/cm³ (0.323 lb/in³) at 20°C |
| Yield Strength (C70600, 0.2% offset, annealed) | 105 – 200 MPa (typical 140 MPa) |
| Melting Range (solidus–liquidus) | C70600: 1100–1150°C; C71500: 1150–1220°C |
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