C63000 Nickel Aluminum Bronze: Marine-Grade High-Strength Alloy
(UNS C63000 | AMS 4590 | CuAl11Ni5Fe3)
Cu 79% · Al 10-11.5% · Ni 4.5-5.5% · Fe 3.0-5.0% · Saltwater Warrior · Zero-Galling Champion
Product Overview: Engineered for Harsh Marine & Aerospace Service
Trusted by the U.S. Navy for submarine shafting and Siemens for hydroelectric turbines, C63000 nickel aluminum bronze delivers unmatched strength in corrosive environments. This hot-forged alloy withstands 15-knot seawater flow while offering 5× the fatigue life of manganese bronze. Certified to MIL-B-24480A, ASTM B150. and NORSOK M-650 for critical marine, energy, and defense applications.
Technical Parameters
Property | C63000 Value | C95500 Bronze | 316L Stainless |
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Composition | Cu 79% min | Cu 86% | Fe 65% |
| Al 10-11.5% | Al 10-11.5% | Cr 17% |
| Ni 4.5-5.5% | Ni 1.5% | Ni 12% |
Tensile Strength | 760-895 MPa | 620 MPa | 485 MPa |
Seawater Corrosion Rate | 0.015 mm/yr | 0.045 mm/yr | 0.025 mm/yr |
Cavitation Resistance | 0.9 mg/hr loss | 4.5 mg/hr | 3.8 mg/hr |
Yield Strength | 370 MPa | 250 MPa | 170 MPa |
Impact Toughness | 110 J @ -40°C | 60 J | 90 J |
Max Service Temp | 400°C (750°F) | 260°C | 870°C |
Certifications: ASTM B150. AMS 4590. EN 1982. Lloyds Register Type 4
Top 4 Competitive Advantages
Superior Seawater Resistance
0 pitting after 10.000hr ASTM G85 salt spray testing
High Strength-to-Weight Ratio
40% stronger than C95500 bronze at same weight
Non-Sparking & Non-Magnetic
ATEX/IECEx certified for explosive environments
Lifecycle Cost Savings
60% lower TCO vs. super duplex steels in marine applications
Critical Performance Features
Biofouling Resistance: 75% less marine growth vs. brass (ISO 22196)
Cryogenic Stability: Maintains ductility at -196°C (LN2 temperature)
Stress-Corrosion Immunity: Passes ASTM G47 at 85% yield strength
Thermal Conductivity: 45 W/m·K (3× 316 stainless)
Wear Resistance: 210 HB hardness (as-forged condition)
Precision Manufacturing Process
1 Vacuum Induction Melting
Oxygen-free copper + Ni/Al/Fe master alloys under argon shield
2 Hot Forging
850-900°C forging → directional grain flow
3 Solution Treatment
850°C × 2hr + water quench
4 Precipitation Hardening
550°C × 4hr → peak strength condition
5 Quality Verification
100% PMI (OES) + ultrasonic testing + ASTM E10 hardness
Core Applications
Industry | Critical Components | Standards |
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Marine Engineering | Propeller shafts, rudder bearings | MIL-S-24112. DNVGL |
Energy | Hydro turbine shafts, pump impellers | IEC 60034. ASME PTC |
Defense | Submarine components, torpedo tubes | MIL-B-24480. DEF STAN |
Chemical | Acid pump casings, valve stems | ISO 5199. ASME B73.1 |
Aerospace | Landing gear trunnions, actuator parts | AMS 4590. AS 4861 |
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