Low silicon copper alloy piping components and articles

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11427891
APP PUB NO 20210025030A1
SERIAL NO

16521189

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A piping article is provided that comprises a piping component comprising a piping body with an open end. The piping component is formed of an alloy comprising from about 12% to about 16% zinc, from about 0.5% to about 2.0% silicon, and a balance of copper (by weight). The alloy comprises an ultimate tensile strength of from about 200 N/mm2 to about 300 N/mm2, a yield strength of from about 75 N/mm2 to about 225 N/mm2, and an elongation of from about 15% to about 60%.

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NIBCO INC1516 MIDDLEBURY ST ELKHART IN 46516

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Coy, Wesley D McAllen, US 2 4
Lawrence, Benjamin L Elkhart, US 23 64
McCoy, Kenneth Edgar South Bend, US 2 4
Morehead, Todd McAllen, US 2 4
Smith, Rudy L Mission, US 2 4

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