Nicomet 3 Bronze is a high-performance, spinodally hardened copper alloy, often used as a superior, lead-free alternative to beryllium copper. It features exceptional yield strength, wear resistance, and anti-galling properties, achieved via a unique heat treatment that creates a nanoscale, ordered atomic structure.

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​Key Characteristics & Applications:

• Properties: Excellent wear resistance (often less than half the wear rate of aluminum bronze), high load capacity, non-magnetic, and good corrosion resistance.

• Performance: Under severe wear conditions, spinodal bronze actually wears less as the load increases and forms a protective, low-friction film on mating steel parts.

• Applications: Heavily loaded bearings, bushings, and wear plates in aerospace (landing gear), oil & gas (drilling equipment), and automotive industries.