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Copper alloys

Osprey® Cu30Ni

Osprey® Cu30Ni is a copper- and nickel-based alloy with excellent corrosion resistance, tensile strength and ductility over a wide range of temperatures.

UNS
C96400
ASTM
B369 (CuNi castings), B505 (continuous castings), B30 (ingots)
MIL
C20159

Powder designed for

  • Additive Manufacturing (AM)

This metal powder is manufactured by Inert Gas Atomization (IGA), producing a powder with a spherical morphology which provides good flow characteristics and high packing density.

Technical data

Page updated May 13, 2024 3:00 PM CET (supersedes all previous editions)

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  • Chemical composition (nominal), %

    Cu
    Bal.
    Ni
    28.0-32.0
    Fe
    0.25-1.50
    P
    ≤0.02
    Si
    ≤0.50
    Mn
    ≤1.50
    C
    ≤0.15
    Pb
    ≤0.01
    S
    ≤0.02
    Nb
    0.50-1.50
  • Powder characteristics and morphology

    Powder for Additive Manufacturing

    Osprey® metal powder for Additive Manufacturing is characterized by a spherical morphology and high packing density, which confer good flow properties. For powder bed processes these are essential when applying fresh powder layers to the bed to ensure uniform and consistent part build.

    For blown powder processes, such as Direct Energy Deposition (DED), good flow ensures uniform build rates. Tight control of the particle size distribution also helps ensure good flowability. Low oxygen powders result in clean microstructures and low inclusion levels in the finished parts.

  • Particle size distribution

    Powder for Additive Manufacturing

    Osprey® metal powder for Additive Manufacturing is available in a wide range of particle size distributions that are tailored to the individual Additive Manufacturing systems. They can also be tailored to the particular requirements of the end application, both in terms of mechanical performance and surface finish.

    Typical particle size distributions for Additive Manufacturing.

    Typical particle size distributions for Additive Manufacturing
    Process technology Size (µm)
    Binder jetting ≤ 16, ≤ 22, ≤ 32, ≤ 38, ≤ 45
    Laser - Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) 15 to 53 and 10 to 45
    Electron beam - Powder Bed Fusion (E-PBF) 45 to 106
    Direct Energy Deposition (DED) 53 to 150

    Tailor-made particle size distributions are available on request. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

  • Testing

    All Osprey® metal powders are supplied with a certificate of analysis containing information on the chemical composition and particle size distribution. Information on other powder characteristics is available upon request.

  • Packaging

    A wide range of packaging options is available, from 5kgs plastic bottles to 250kg metal drums.

    5 kg (11 lbs) Plastic bottles
    6 kg (13 lbs) Plastic bottles
    10 kg (22 lbs) Plastic bottles
    20 kg (44 lbs) Metal cans
    100 kg (220 lbs) Steel drums
    150 kg (330 lbs) Steel drums
    250 kg (551 lbs) Steel drums
    All packaging materials are suitable for air, sea and road freight.

    Contact us for more information and to discuss your packaging requirements.

Disclaimer: Data and recommendations are for guidance only, and the suitability of a powder for a specific process or application can be confirmed only when we know the actual conditions. Continuous development may necessitate changes in technical data without notice. This datasheet is only valid for Osprey® powder.

Range of copper alloys

Osprey® Standards Cu Fe Cr Zr Si O Ni P Mn C Pb S Nb Al
C18150 UNS C18150 Bal. ≤0.08 0.50-1.20 0.03-0.30 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 - - - - - - - - C18150
Cu30Ni UNS C96400 Bal. 0.25-1.50 - - ≤0.50 - 28.0-32.0 ≤0.02 ≤1.50 ≤0.15 ≤0.01 ≤0.02 0.50-1.50 -
GRCop-42 - Bal. ≤0.025 3.1-3.4 - ≤0.035 ≤0.05 - - - - - - 2.7-3.0* ≤0.04 GRCop-42
HC Cu UNS C10200 Bal. <0.05 - - - ≤0.1 - - - - - - - - HC Cu
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