UNS Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
Description
UNS Nonferrous Metals and Alloys are materials that do not incorporate iron as the base metal. These metals include copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc, titanium, and precious metals, among others. They are characterized by their high reflectivity, good electrical and thermal conductivities, and considerable strength. These properties make them suitable for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications.
Working Principle
Nonferrous metals and alloys work by leveraging their unique metallurgical properties, which include high melting points, corrosion resistance, and the ability to be alloyed with other elements to enhance specific characteristics. For instance, the addition of alloying elements can tailor the properties of these metals for specific applications, such as increasing strength or improving resistance to environmental factors. Their crystalline structure allows them to maintain integrity under various conditions, making them useful in both everyday and high-precision applications.
Applications
Nonferrous metals and alloys find applications in numerous industries. For example, aluminum and its alloys are extensively used in the aerospace industry due to their lightweight and high-strength properties. Copper is commonly used in electrical applications because of its excellent conductivity. Precious metals like gold and silver are used in electronics and jewelry. Refractory metals such as tungsten and molybdenum are used in high-temperature environments, such as in the production of furnace components and aerospace engines.
Advantages over other Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
Certain nonferrous metals offer specific advantages over others. For example, aluminum is favored for its lightweight and corrosion-resistant properties, making it ideal for transportation and packaging industries. Copper's superior electrical conductivity makes it preferable for electrical wiring over other metals. Titanium is known for its high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance, which is advantageous in aerospace and medical applications.
Limitations
Nonferrous metals and alloys can have limitations such as higher costs compared to ferrous metals. Some nonferrous metals, like aluminum, can be more susceptible to deformation under high stress compared to steel. Additionally, certain nonferrous metals may require more complex processing techniques, which can increase production costs.
Considerations
When selecting nonferrous metals and alloys, considerations include initial costs, which can be higher due to the raw material and processing expenses. Operating expenses may also be influenced by the need for specialized maintenance and replacement parts. Durability is generally high, but it varies depending on the specific alloy and application. Accuracy in manufacturing and processing is crucial to ensure the desired properties are achieved. Replacement and maintenance costs can be significant, especially for precious metals and alloys used in high-precision applications.
from Arnold Magnetic Technologies
Thin-rolled copper and copper alloys from Arnold Precision Thin Metals (PTM) serve a broad range of needs. This versatile material is used in a variety of electrical products, heat exchangers, solar collectors, piping and other applications that require strength and corrosion resistance. Copper is... [See More]
- Specifications: UNS
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Foil; Sheet; Strip
- Nonferrous: Copper
- Thickness: 8.00E-5 to 0.0250
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
HASTELLOY Alloy C-22 is a nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy with enhanced resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion and stress corrosion cracking. It resists the formation of grain boundary precipitates in the weld-heat affected zone making it suitable for use in the as-welded condition. C-22 has... [See More]
- Specifications: ASTM / ASME; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Profile or Structural Shape; Round Bar or Rod Stock
from Arnold Magnetic Technologies
There are hundreds of uses for titanium metal in applications ranging from E-beam shielding to drug delivery to aerospace surfaces and structures. Titanium (Ti) offers exceptional characteristics for high overall strength, biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, and workability. Lightweight and... [See More]
- Specifications: UNS
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Foil; Sheet; Strip
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Titanium
- Thickness: 8.00E-5 to 0.0250
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
High Performance Alloys stocks and produces HASTELLOY X in this grade in the following forms: Bar, wire, sheet, plate, coil, fasteners and forgings. Heat Resistant (UNS N06002). HASTELLOY X is a wrought nickel base alloy with excellent high temperature strength and oxidation resistance. All of the... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Profile or Structural Shape; Round Bar or Rod Stock
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
High Performance Alloys stocks and produces HAYNES 25 (L605) in this grade in the following forms: Bar, wire, fasteners and forgings. Nominal Chemistry. The major alloying elements are as follows: Cobalt 50%, Chromium 20%, Tungsten 15% and Nickel 10%. Features. Outstanding high temperature strength. [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Cobalt; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Profile or Structural Shape; Round Bar or Rod Stock
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
Wear Resistant (Co-Cr-W). Cobalt 6B is a cobalt based chromium, tungsten alloy for wear environments where seizing, galling and abrasion are present. 6B is resistant to seizing and galling and with its low coefficient of friction, allows sliding contact with other metals without damage by metal pick... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Cobalt; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Profile or Structural Shape; Round Bar or Rod Stock; Flats / Rectangular Bar
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
Inconel 600 is a nickel-chromium alloy with good oxidation resistance at higher temperatures, with good resistance in carburizing and chloride containing environments. Inconel 600 is a nickel-chromium alloy designed for use from cryogenic to elevated temperatures in the range of 2000 deg F(1093 deg... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Profile or Structural Shape; Round Bar or Rod Stock
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
The most important property of Alloy 601 is resistance to oxidation at very high temperatures up to 1250 °C. Even under severe conditions such as, cyclical heating and cooling. This is possible due to Alloy 601 having a tightly adherent oxide layer which is resistant against spalling. Resistance... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Profile or Structural Shape; Round Bar or Rod Stock
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
Inconel 625 is a material with excellent resistance to pitting, crevice and corrosion cracking. Inconel 625 is highly resistant in a wide range of organic and mineral acids. Good high temperature strength. Characteristics. Excellent mechanical properties at both extremely low and extremely high... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Squares; Bar Stock; Profile or Structural Shape; Round Bar or Rod Stock
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
Inconel 718 is a Gamma Prime strengthened alloy with excellent mechanical properties at elevated temperatures, as well as cryogenic temperatures. Suitable for temperatures up to around 1300 F. Can be readily worked and age hardened. Excellent strength from -423 degrees F to 1300 degrees F (-253... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Profile or Structural Shape; Round Bar or Rod Stock; Flats / Rectangular Bar
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
Monel 400 is a Nickel-Copper alloy, resistant to sea water and steam at high temperatures as well as to salt and caustic solutions. Monel 400 is a nickel-copper alloy with excellent corrosion resistance in a wide variety of media. Monel 400 is characterized by good general corrosion resistance, good... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; MIL-SPEC / QQS; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Profile or Structural Shape; Round Bar or Rod Stock
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
MONEL K500 is a age-hardenable Nickel-Copper alloy which combines the corrosion resistance of Alloy 400 with high strength corrosion fatigue and erosion resistance. MONEL K500 is a nickel-copper alloy, precipitation hardenable through additions of aluminum and titanium. MONEL K500 retains the... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; MIL-SPEC / QQS; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Squares; Bar Stock; Profile or Structural Shape; Round Bar or Rod Stock
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
MONEL R405 is a Nickel-Copper alloy, resistant to sea water and steam at high temperatures as well as to salt and caustic solutions. MONEL R405 is a nickel-copper alloy with excellent corrosion resistance in a wide variety of media. MONEL R405 is characterized by good general corrosion resistance... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; MIL-SPEC / QQS; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Hex; Profile or Structural Shape; Round Bar or Rod Stock
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
Commercially pure wrought Nickel with good mechanical properties over a wide range of temperature and excellent resistance to many corrosives, in particular hydroxides. Good resistance to corrosion in acids and alkalis and is most useful under reducing conditions. Outstanding resistance to caustic... [See More]
- Specifications: ASTM / ASME; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Pure, Unalloyed or Very Low Alloy Additions
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Profile or Structural Shape; Round Bar or Rod Stock
from Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc.
Flat, Shaped and Round Wire. APPLICATIONS. Components for the food, chemical and brewing industries; Nameplates; Reflectors; Capacitors; Solid and stranded conductor wire; Bus Conductors; Transformer strip. DESCRIPTION. 1000 Series has minimum of 99% aluminum with no major alloying additions. These... [See More]
- Specifications: UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Pure, Unalloyed or Very Low Alloy Additions
- Nonferrous: Aluminum
- UNS Number: 91050 to 91350
from Marmetal Industries, Inc.
Applications. Air Conditioners. Heat Exchangers. Military Applications. Marine Products (saltwater). Materials In Stock. Cartridge brass. Muntz metal. Naval brass. Stainless steel. Diamondized naval brass. Curpo nickel (90-10). Cupro nickel (70-30). Aluminum bronze [See More]
- Specifications: CDA; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; LightAlloy
- Nonferrous: Aluminum; Copper
- UNS Number: 61400
from Ed Fagan, Inc.
A controlled expansion alloy, consisting of 51% Nickel, balance Iron; used in a wide variety of electronic applications, especially for glass seals. [See More]
- Specifications: ASTM / ASME; MIL-SPEC / QQS; UNS; F-30, Mil-I-23011C Class 2
- Specialty / Other Types: Controlled / Low Expansion Alloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel
- UNS Number: 14052
from United Performance Metals
Alloy 263 is a Ni-Co-Cr-Mo-Ti-Al precipitation-hardenable alloy. 263 is furnished in the solution-treated condition unless otherwise specified. It exhibits high strength, corrosion resistance, excellent formability, ductility, and weldability. This alloy is normally used for applications up to 1650... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Cobalt; Titanium; Aluminum; Copper; Nickel
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Sheet
from National Bronze & Metals Inc.
C11000 Electrolytic Tough Pitch Copper CDA 110 ETP, ASTM B124, ASTM B152, ASTM B187, ASTM B188, ASTM B272. High electrical and thermal conductivity, good corrosion resistance and solderability. C11000 is used for welding fixtures, anodes, bus bar in electrical power installations, ground straps,... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; CDA; MIL-SPEC / QQS; SAE; UNS; ASTM B-127
- Specialty / Other Types: Pure, Unalloyed or Very Low Alloy Additions
- Nonferrous: Copper
- UNS Number: 11000
from Marmetal Industries, Inc.
Applications. Air Conditioners. Heat Exchangers. Military Applications. Marine Products (saltwater). Materials In Stock. Cartridge brass. Muntz metal. Naval brass. Stainless steel. Diamondized naval brass. Curpo nickel (90-10). Cupro nickel (70-30). Aluminum bronze [See More]
- Specifications: CDA; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Nonferrous: Copper
- UNS Number: 2600 to 26000
from Ed Fagan, Inc.
A controlled expansion alloy, consisting of 51% Nickel, balance Iron; used in a wide variety of electronic applications, especially for glass seals. [See More]
- Specifications: ASTM / ASME; MIL-SPEC / QQS; UNS; F-30, Mil-I-23011C Class 2
- Specialty / Other Types: Controlled / Low Expansion Alloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel
- UNS Number: 14052
from United Performance Metals
Alloy L605 has good formability, high strength to 1500 °F (816 °C), and good oxidation resistance to 2000 °F (1093 °C). The alloy also has good sulfidation resistance and resistance to wear and galling. Alloy L605 is used in the hot sections of aircraft and land based gas turbines in... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Cobalt
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Sheet
from Marmetal Industries, Inc.
Applications. Air Conditioners. Heat Exchangers. Military Applications. Marine Products (saltwater). Materials In Stock. Cartridge brass. Muntz metal. Naval brass. Stainless steel. Diamondized naval brass. Curpo nickel (90-10). Cupro nickel (70-30). Aluminum bronze [See More]
- Specifications: CDA; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel
- UNS Number: 71500
from Ed Fagan, Inc.
A soft magnetic alloy, consisting of 49% Nickel, balance Iron used where high initial permeability, maximum permeability, and low core loss is needed. [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS; A753, N-14411C
- Specialty / Other Types: Soft Magnetic Alloy; Alloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel
- UNS Number: 94840
from United Performance Metals
188 Alloy is a cobalt-based alloy with excellent high temperature strength and good oxidation resistance to 2000 °F (1093 °C). The high chromium level coupled with small additions of lanthanum produce an extremely tenacious and protective scale. The alloy also has good sulfidation resistance... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Cobalt
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Sheet
from Marmetal Industries, Inc.
Applications. Air Conditioners. Heat Exchangers. Military Applications. Marine Products (saltwater). Materials In Stock. Cartridge brass. Muntz metal. Naval brass. Stainless steel. Diamondized naval brass. Curpo nickel (90-10). Cupro nickel (70-30). Aluminum bronze [See More]
- Specifications: CDA; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel
- UNS Number: 70600
from United Performance Metals
Inconel 625 is a nickel-based super alloy that possesses excellent resistance to oxidation and corrosion in a broad range of environments. Additionally this alloy has outstanding strength and toughness at temperatures ranging from cryogenic to 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. This alloy possesses a high... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel
- UNS Number: 6625
from Marmetal Industries, Inc.
Applications. Air Conditioners. Heat Exchangers. Military Applications. Marine Products (saltwater). Materials In Stock. Cartridge brass. Muntz metal. Naval brass. Stainless steel. Diamondized naval brass. Curpo nickel (90-10). Cupro nickel (70-30). Aluminum bronze [See More]
- Specifications: CDA; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Nonferrous: Copper
- UNS Number: 36500 to 46400
from United Performance Metals
Inconel 718 is a nickel-based super alloy that is well suited for applications requiring high strength in temperature ranges from cryogenic up to 1400 degrees Fahrenheit. Inconel 718 also exhibits excellent tensile and impact strength. Common Applications of Inconel 718. Jet engine. Gas turbine... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel
- UNS Number: 7718
from Marmetal Industries, Inc.
Applications. Air Conditioners. Heat Exchangers. Military Applications. Marine Products (saltwater). Materials In Stock. Cartridge brass. Muntz metal. Naval brass. Stainless steel. Diamondized naval brass. Curpo nickel (90-10). Cupro nickel (70-30). Aluminum bronze [See More]
- Specifications: CDA; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Nonferrous: Copper
- UNS Number: 46400