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CuNi2SiCr
SLM / Metal · Copper · Copper alloy
CuNi2SiCr is a low-alloy, heat-treatable copper alloy with high hardness even at elevated temperatures. Thanks to its nickel and silicon additions, it combines balanced electrical and thermal conductivity with very high wear resistance and high corrosion resistance, particularly against stress corrosion cracking.
314 MPa (horizontal)
Tensile Strength
36% (horizontal)
Elongation at Break
8.84 g/cm³
Density
Finish and colour of the material as printed
Why choose CuNi2SiCr?Why this material
Heat treatable, with high hardness at elevated temperatures
A balanced combination of electrical and thermal conductivity
Very high wear resistance
High corrosion resistance, including against stress corrosion cracking
Beryllium free
Technical propertiesVerified figures only
314 MPa (horizontal)
281 MPa (vertical), no heat treatment — after heat treatment: 666/613 MPa
Tensile Strength
36% (horizontal)
40% (vertical), no heat treatment
Elongation at Break
8.84 g/cm³
(powder density)
Density
Copper alloy
Natural Color
Typical applicationsWhat it is used for
Pistons
Electrodes
Wear and sliding components
Compatible printersSystems that run this material
NXG 600E
NXG XII 600
SLM 500
SLM 280 PS
SLM 280 2.0
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Technical Data SheetNo verified file on record for this material yet
Not availableMaterial characteristicsAppearance and classification
- High strength
- corrosion resistance
- good thermal/electrical conductivity
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