ASTM B466 C70600 Copper Nickel Alloy Tee , ASME B16.9 CuNi 90/10 Pipe Fittings

ASTM B446 UNS C70600 / Cu90Ni10 Copper Nickel Alloy Steel Tee , Buttweld Pipe Fittings

ASTM B466 UNS C70600 Copper Nickel Alloy Pipe Fitting Equivalent Grades

Clients prioritize C70600 in projects requiring long-term reliability in corrosive environments, especially when balancing cost and performance. Key scenarios include:

1. Marine & Offshore Applications

Shipbuilding: Cooling systems, firefighting pipelines, ballast systems (resists biofouling and seawater corrosion).

Offshore Oil/Gas: Seawater injection systems, heat exchangers.

Desalination Plants: Brine heaters, condenser tubing (resists chloride-ion attack).

2. Coastal Infrastructure

Power Plants: Condensers, cooling water systems (handles brackish water and sand erosion).

Harbor Facilities: Piping for docks, sewage outfalls (resists corrosion in tidal zones).

3. Chemical Processing

Non-Acidic Corrosive Fluids: Alkaline or neutral solutions, hydrocarbons, and mild acids (e.g., acetic acid).

4. Budget-Conscious Projects

Clients opt for C70600 over titanium or super duplex stainless steel when cost matters but corrosion resistance is critical.

5. Sustainability-Driven Projects

Recyclable material with low environmental impact (compliance with green building standards like LEED).

6. Low-Maintenance Requirements

Ideal for systems where access for repairs is difficult (e.g., subsea pipelines, buried coastal infrastructure).