C78200 Nickel Silver Alloy

UNS C78200 is a Leaded Nickel Silver Copper, It is composed of (inweight percentage) 65.0% Copper (Cu), 2.0% Lead (Pb), 25.0% Zinc (Zn), and 8.0% Nickel (Ni).Leaded Nickel Silver is highly favorable for use in high quality musical instruments. Its pleasant soft silver color, high strength and easy machinability result in a classic look for wind instruments. The good sound quality, hardness and corrosion resistance of Nickel Silver are favored by the musical instrument industry in a wide variety of applications. Flutes, saxophones, and French horns all commonly utilize Nickel Silver for keys and valves.