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| Basic
Properties - Mechanical Properties |
| Standard Grade |
| 0.1 % Proof Stress
(N/mm2 )[ksi] minimum |
216 [31.3] |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength (N/mm2)
[ksi] minimum |
360 [52.2] |
| Elongation (%) minimum |
17 |
| Hardness (HBN) |
100-125 |
| Cold Worked |
| 0.1 % Proof Stress
(N/mm2 )[ksi] minimum |
340 [49.3] |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength (N/mm2)
[ksi] minimum |
410 [59.5] |
| Elongation (%) minimum |
15 |
| Hardness (HBN) |
125-150 |
| Magnetic Permeability |
<1.001 |
| Electrical Conductivity |
<80% IACS |
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High Strength |
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High electrical and thermal conductivity |
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Outstanding bearing properties |
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Suitable for vacuum brazing |
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Excellent corrosion resistance in marine environments. |
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Very low magnetic permeability - less than 1.001 |
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Excellent bearing and anti-friction properties,
particularly when operated against hardened steel |
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No loss of impact strength down to -196°C |
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Easy to silver plate, solder and braze |
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Spark resistance |
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Good elevated temperature properties |
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Ease of machining |
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Good marine fouling resistance |
| Elements |
Cr |
Zc |
Cu |
Total Impurities |
| Minimum |
0.50 |
0.00 |
REMAINDER |
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| Maximum |
1.20 |
0.10 |
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0.50 |
| Density (Kg.m-1) |
8930 |
| Magnetic Permeability |
<1.001 |
| Young’s Modulus (N/mm2) |
126 x 103 |
| Modulus of Rigidity (N/mm2) |
42 x 103 |
| Impact Strength (J) |
55-80 |
| Specific Heat, 20°C (J.Kg-1.°K-1) |
375 |
| Electrical resistivity, 20°C (µ.Ω.m) |
0.02 |
| Thermal conductivity,20°C (W.m-1.°K-1) |
330 |
| Electrical conductivity at 20°C |
80% IACS |
| Mean coefficient of thermal expansion (°K-1) |
17.0 x 10-6 |
| Coefficient of static friction against mild steel |
0.18 |
| Electrode Potential (mV vs SCE) |
-180 |
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MSA-MDS-5H-BAR |
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BS 4577A Type 2/1 |
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| Electrical: |
| Mode Transformers, Switchgear components, circuit breakers,
wave guides, slip rings, marine connectors |
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| Resistance welding: |
| Spot welding electrodes, seam welding wheels |
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| Mechanical: |
| Mechanical seals, brake discs, bushes |
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| Foundry equipment: |
| Continuous casting dies, nozzles for oxygen lances and oxy-fuel
burners |
| Operation |
Cutting Speed m/min
(ft/min) |
Feed Rate
mm/rev
(in/rev) |
Depth of cut mm
(in) |
| Drilling |
15-40 [50-130] |
0.075-0.5 [0.003-0.02] |
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| Turning - Roughing |
30-60 [100-200] |
0.25 [0.01] |
2 (0.08) |
| Turning - Finishing |
120-180 [400-600] |
0.12 [0.005] |
0.3 (0.01) |
| Tips |
Carbide tipped using water-soluble
lubricant
A chip breaker may be found necessary for efficient
operation |
| Alloy Comparisons |
Nickel-Aluminium
Bronze |
Aluminium-Silicon
Bronze |
70/30
Copper-Nickel |
HIDUREL
640 |
| Strength (0.2% Proof Stress, N/mm2) minimum |
247 |
220 |
115 |
216 |
| Impact Energy (J) minimum |
23 |
33 |
54 |
34 |
| Electrical Conductivity (%IACS) |
8 |
9 |
5 |
80 |
| Thermal Conductivity (W.m-1.°K-1) |
41 |
41 |
30 |
330 |
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