C725 Copper-Nickel-Tin Alloy Wire (CuNi9Sn2)

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Alloy C725 is a moderate strength, low conductivity alloy with excellent bare solderability and corrosion resistance. Applications include electronic parts, springs, connectors and wire wrap terminals.

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Mechanical Properties

Round Wire

Temper Name  Temper Code  Tensile Strength (ksi) Mill Limits 
Min Max
Annealed   55 65 .0010 - .1285 inch
1/4 Hard H01 65 80
1/2 Hard H02 75 90
3/4 Hard H03 80 95
Hard H04 95 110
Spring H08 110 125

Square Wire

Temper Name  Temper Code  Tensile Strength (ksi) Mill Limits 
Min Max
Annealed   55 65 .0100 - .0808 inch
1/4 Hard H01 65 80
1/2 Hard H02 75 90
3/4 Hard H03 80 95
Hard H04 95 110
Spring H08 110 125

Rolled Flat

Temper Name  Temper Code  Tensile Strength (ksi) Mill Limits 
Min Max
Annealed   45 65

Thickness:
.0100 - .0500 inch

Width:
.0150 - .2500 inch
1/4 Hard H01 55 75
1/2 Hard H02 65 80
Hard H04 75 90
Extra Hard H06 80 95
Spring H08 85 100

Physical Properties

Melting Point (Liquidis) 2065°F
Melting Point (Solidus) 1940°F
Density 0.321 lbs/cu in
Electrical Resistivity (Annealed) 94.3 Ω⋅cmil/ft @ 68°F
Electrical Conductivity (Annealed) 11% IACS @ 68°F
Thermal Conductivity (Solutionized-Aged) 31 Btu ft/sq ft hr °F @ 68°F
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 0.0000092°F (68-572°F)
Modulus of Elasticity (Tension) 20000 ksi
Modulus of Rigidity 7500 ksi

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