PRODUCT BULLETIN - NEY380TM ALLOY 

 

SPECIFICATION SHEET FOR NEY380TM       FLUXLESS ALUMINUM SOLDER

 

1.  The composition of NEY 380TM    FLUXLESS ALUMINUM SOLDER is a zinc based,  proprietary alloy and the name is trademarked.

 2.  Temperature:                                379C Solidus             390C Liquidus

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

 3.  Working Temperature:                 392C   to  495C

                                               

 4.  Tensile Strength:                        Exceeds 50ksi

                                                            Die cast 1/4" section = 52,000 psi

                                                            Ultimate tensile strength is 40,000 lbs. per sq. inch.

 

5.  Shear Strength:                            Exceeds 45 K.s.i.

                                                            Die cast 1/4" section = 46,000 psi

                                                            Actual joint strength exceeds 25 K.s.i.

 

6.  Solidification Shrinkage:            1.2%  (die design, use 0.3% to 0.6%)

 

 7.  Thermal Expansion:                     25C to 105C = 0.00003 per C

 

 8.  Thermal Conductivity:                   75C to 145C.  0.245 cal / cu. cm. / degrees C / second

 

 9.  Electrical Conductivity:                24.9% of copper

                                                                                                                                                                                               

10.  Electrical Resistivity:                 @ 20C = 6.8 microhm-cm

 

11.  Impact Value:                             Charpy 35 ft-lb.

 

12.  Brinell Hardness # :                  97

 

13.  Compressive Strength:            Exceeds 90,000 psi

 

14.  Density:                                       @ 21C = 6.7 g per cu. cm.           

                                                            (.24 LB / cu. in. @ 70F)

 

15.   Elongation:                               7.5%  (1/4")  3% in 2" ;

                                                            Solidification shrinkage 0.14" per ft.

 

Testing:

It is very important to use the SHG Zn for this alloy and all impurity limits must be adhered to.  Failure to do so, will cause premature cracking and warpage.  Lead, Cadmium, Tin and Iron are to be kept below the threshold values as outlined in the assay specifications.   Solder joints may show a weak bond if excessive silicone is present in the base metal.

 

No flux is recommended for the solder joint, since fluxing will remove the trace elements that align the dendrite structure before the bond is complete.  Do not use a deoxidizer on this product.  A soft Oxyacetylene flame is recommended.  Pulsation resistance welding will allow a controlled heating of the joint.

 

Joint testing was undertaken by Reynolds Aluminum.  The solder was tested on both 3003-H14  and 1100-H14 aluminum.  T-joints were made by using 2 sheets of 0.01" x 2" x 3" and were subjected to a continuous 5% salt spray test.  No failure was observed after 500 hours.

 

Corrosion resistance is dependent upon the surrounding environment.  When tested on the Eastern seaboard, Long Island, NY, the penetration rate reached 0.000030 inches per year.  Near very heavy industrial operations, the penetration was magnified to 0.000068 inches per year.  This material is expected to perform safely wherever zinc and zinc coated steel has been used in the past with success.

 

Several socket joints were made to simulate return bends used in practice for 3/8" diameter, 0.035" wall aluminum tubing.  They had a nominal 1/4" joint length.  They were subjected to 720 hours in a controlled humidity cabinet (100% relative humidity) at 150 F.  At the end of this, they showed no visible signs of corrosion.

 

Endurance limit on a 1/4" section showed a limit of 8500 psi at 100,000,000 cycles.

 

Lap joints were made from 2 sheets of 1/8" thickness, 5" in length and 2" in width.  Using a Tinius Olsen Tensile Strength Test machine, the following results were obtained:

 

      a.  As soldered:  28 K.s.i. sheer strength for 0.05" lap.

 

      b.  After 48 hours in flowing synthetic tap water:  24.6 K.s.i. sheer strength for 0.05 lap.

 

      c. After 720 hours in 100% relative humidity at 150 F: 15.5 K.s.i. sheer strength for 0.05 lap.

 

Standard Finishes:            Mechanical, electrodeposited, chemical, organic and plastic.

 

If further assistance is required, please don't hesitate to ask our production staff.                 

 

 

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