Cu0.12Ni0.63Sn0.25 is a copper-nickel-tin ternary alloy, likely a specialized bronze or cupronickel composition designed for enhanced mechanical strength and corrosion resistance. This alloy family bridges traditional bronzes (copper-tin) with nickel additions to improve durability in marine and corrosive environments; it is used in marine hardware, seawater piping systems, heat exchanger tubes, and electrical contact applications where both conductivity and resistance to saltwater corrosion are critical. Engineers select cupronickel-tin alloys over plain bronzes when higher strength and longer service life in wet or saline conditions justify the added material cost.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2239 | eV/atom | — |