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C72900 20μm-63μm

C72900 is a copper-nickel-tin alloy known for its exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and thermal conductivity. It is often used in demanding applications such as aerospace, automotive, and industrial machinery where durability and performance are critical. The alloy's composition provides a unique balance of mechanical strength and resistance to abrasion, making it ideal for components like bearings, bushings, and heat exchangers. Its ability to withstand high wear and thermal stress ensures long-lasting performance in high-impact environments.

Powder designed for

Cold Spray

Powder Bed Fusion

Directed Energy Deposition

Binder Jetting


MPW metal powder is manufactured utilizing our DirectPowder™ process. The mechanical only, high-yield, no-melt technology maintains the microstructure and temper of the bar stock material, yielding a consistent size and shape and narrow particle size distribution.

Technical Data

  • Element Weight %

    Cu Bal.

    Pb ≤ 0.02

    Sn 7.5% - 8.5%

    Zn ≤ 0.50%

    Fe ≤ 0.05%

    Ni 14.5% - 15.5%

    Mg ≤ 0.15%

    Mn ≤ 0.30%

    Nb ≤ 0.10%

  • Nominal particle size: 20-63 µm. Other tailored PSDs available upon request.

  • Laser Diffraction: ASTM B822/ISO13320, Results Pending

    Apparent Density: ASTM B329, 2.7 g/cm3

    Tap Density: ASTM B527, 3.7 g/cm3

  • Material shall be packaged in UN-certified 3.6L HDPE CurTec containers. Containers shall be marked with the following: Material Designation, Batch Number, Particle Size, Quantity (kg), and Customer PO Number. Other packaging available depending on order requirements.