C19160 - Leaded Nickel Copper
C19160 Leaded Nickel Copper alloy is a free-cutting bronze alloy, which is mainly used for manufacturing connectors in the electronics industry. The alloy is high on machining ability and is appreciated for high strength, electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance.
Typical Uses :
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Electrical Applications : Contacts, Sockets, Connector Pins
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Density Applications : 0.320 lb/in3 at 68 F
Chemical Composition
| | Cu (1) | Fe | Pb | Ni | P | Sn | Zn |
| Min/Max | Rem. | 0.05 | .8 – 1.2 | .8 – 1.2 | .15 – .35 | 0.05 | 0.5 |
| Nominals | 97.8 | – | 1 | 1 | 0.2 | – | – |
Fabrication
| Joining Technique | Suitability |
| Brazing | Good |
| Butt Weld | Fair |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Good |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Poor |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
| Gas Sheilded Arc Welding | Not REcommended |
| Machinability rating | 80 |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Not Recommended |
| Seam Weld | Not Recommended |
| Soldering | Excellent |
| Spot Weld | Not Recommended |
Physical Properties
| | US Customary | Metric |
| Melting Point – Liquidus | 1980 F | 1082 C |
| Melting Point – Solidus | 1900 F | 1038 C |
| Density | 0.320 lb/in³ at 68 F | 8.88 gm/cm³ @ 20 C |
| Specific Gravity | 8.88 | 8.88 |
| Electrical Conductivity | 55 %IACS @ 68 F | 0.318 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 146 Btu ?? ft/(hr ?? ft2??oF)at 68F | 253.0 W/m ?? oK at 20 C |
| Modulas of Elasticity in Tension | 18000 ksi | 124100 MPa |
| Modulus of Rigidity | 6000 ksi | 12410 MPa |
Sizes Available
| HOLLOW RODS | Min Bore Size 20 mm and Max OD 100 mm |
| ROUND RODS | 8mm To 100 mm |
| HEX | 10mm To 60mm |
| SQUARE | 10mm To 60mm |
| FLAT | 10mm Min Thickness and max Width 120mm |
| BILLETS | Up to 200 mm |
| INGOTS | As per Specification |
