C95400 Aluminum Bronze pipe/tube(C954)
C95400 is an aluminum bronze alloy (UNS C95400) primarily composed of copper (78-85%), aluminum (10.0-11.5%), iron (3.0-5.0%), and minor amounts of manganese, nickel, and other elements . It exhibits exceptional corrosion resistance in atmospheric, freshwater, and seawater environments, along with high wear resistance, fatigue strength, and mechanical stability under heavy loads .
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Chemical Composition
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Dimensional Specifications for C95400 Copper Tubes

C95400 tubes are available in the following dimensions (specific to tubular forms):

ParameterRange/Details
Outer Diameter1 1/8" to 12" (28.6–304.8 mm)
Wall ThicknessCustomizable (consult manufacturers)
Standard Length144" (12 feet or 3.66 meters)
FormsSeamless tubes, centrifugal/continuous castings

Note: Tolerances and specific wall thicknesses depend on manufacturing methods and standards (e.g., ASTM B505 for continuous casting, ASTM B271 for centrifugal casting)


International Standards for C95400 Copper Tubes

C95400 tubes comply with the following key standards:

ASTM Standards

  • ASTM B505/B505M: Specifies requirements for continuous cast copper alloy rods, bars, tubes, and shapes .
  • ASTM B271/B271M: Covers centrifugal castings for copper-base alloy tubes, emphasizing mechanical properties and dimensional tolerances .
  • ASTM B148: Standard for sand-cast aluminum bronze components, including valve bodies and pump parts .

ASME Standards

  • ASME SB505/SB271: Adopted from ASTM standards for boiler and pressure vessel applications .

Other Equivalent Standards

  • SAE J461/J462: Defines material properties for automotive and industrial components .
  • EN 1982-2008 (CC331G): European standard for aluminum bronze castings .
  • BS1400 AB1: British standard for sand-cast aluminum bronze .
  • JIS H3300: Japanese standard for copper alloy seamless tubes (applies to similar alloys)



Detailed Chemical Composition of C95400 Copper Alloy

C95400 is an aluminum bronze alloy standardized by the Copper Development Association (CDA) in the United States. Its chemical composition adheres to the ASTM B505/505M specifications. Below is the detailed composition in weight percentages (wt%):

ElementComposition Range (wt%)
Copper (Cu)≥83.0%
Aluminum (Al)10.0–11.5%
Iron (Fe)3.0–5.0%
Nickel (Ni)≤1.5%
Manganese (Mn)≤0.5%

Notes:

  • The alloy is also referred to as nickel-aluminum bronze due to the presence of nickel.
  • Minor impurities (e.g., lead, silicon) are restricted to trace levels to ensure performance

Mechanical Properties of C95400 Copper Alloy

C95400 exhibits a combination of high strength, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance. Below are the mechanical properties under both as-cast and heat-treated conditions:

1. Standard Mechanical Properties (As-Cast):

PropertyValue
Tensile Strength (UTS)≥586 MPa (85 ksi)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)≥221 MPa (32 ksi)
Elongation (in 50 mm)≥12%
Brinell Hardness150–170 HB
Impact Toughness (Izod)~15 J at 20°C

2. Enhanced Mechanical Properties (Heat-Treated):

Heat treatment (quenching and tempering) significantly improves strength:

PropertyValue
Tensile Strength (UTS)≥655 MPa (95 ksi)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)≥310 MPa (45 ksi)
Elongation (in 50 mm)≥10%
Brinell HardnessUp to 195 HB

Additional Mechanical Characteristics:

  • Fatigue Strength: ~240 MPa (under cyclic loading) .
  • Compressive Strength: 940–1070 MPa .
  • Elastic Modulus: 110 GPa .
  • Poisson’s Ratio: 0.316 .
INTRODUCTION

Production process of C95400 copper tube

I. Core production process flow

The production process of C95400 copper tube combines traditional copper processing technology with modern precision manufacturing technology. Its process can be divided into the following key links:


Raw material refining and alloying

Electrolytic copper (purity ≥99.9%) is used as the base metal, and alloy elements such as aluminum (10-11.5%), iron (3-5%), and nickel (≤1.5%) are accurately added through medium frequency furnace smelting. The smelting temperature is controlled at 1100-1200℃, and argon protection is used to prevent oxidation.


Continuous casting

The liquid alloy is formed into a tube billet by a horizontal continuous casting machine, and the cooling rate is strictly controlled at 5-10℃/second to optimize the grain structure. The diameter error of the billet must be ≤0.5mm, and the surface roughness Ra≤3.2μm.


3. Hot extrusion forming

After the billet is heated to 950℃, it enters the three-way extruder, using graphite-based lubricants, and the extrusion ratio reaches 20:1. This process enables the tube to obtain preliminary mechanical properties, and the tensile strength is increased to 500MPa level.


4. Planetary rolling and multi-stage drawing

A 60% wall thickness reduction rate is achieved on the planetary rolling mill, followed by gradual finishing through triple stretching (reduction rate 30%) and disc stretching (reduction rate 15%). Intermediate annealing (650℃×2h) is required between each pass to eliminate work hardening.


Precision heat treatment

The finished product annealing adopts a two-stage process: first, stress is eliminated at 550℃×4h, and then the hardness is stabilized in the range of HRC 19-22 through aging treatment (300℃×6h).


Surface finishing

Including electrolytic polishing (surface roughness Ra≤0.8μm), titanium nitride coating (thickness 2-5μm) and other treatments to meet the requirements of mirror-grade molds.


2. Key technical innovations

Compound lubrication technology: Graphite-nano-alumina composite lubricant is used in the drawing process, the friction coefficient is reduced to 0.08, and the surface finish is improved by 30%

Intelligent temperature control system: PID algorithm is used to control the uniformity of the temperature field of the annealing furnace (±3℃) to ensure the consistency of material performance

Online detection system: integrated eddy current flaw detection (detection accuracy 0.1mm² defect), laser diameter measurement (accuracy ±0.01mm) and other real-time monitoring methods

FAQ

Q1:Do you provide samples? Is it free or extra?
A1:Yes, we can provide samples free of charge and the customer will pay the freight.
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Q3:How long is your lead time?
A3:If it is in stock, it is usually 5-10 days. Or, if there is no inventory, 15 days, depending on the quantity.
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