Nickel-Aluminium Bronze insights and technical articles

Technical articles, specification guidance and news on nickel-aluminium bronze castings and forgings from Copper Alloys, a UK specialist foundry.

Naval Defence and Submarines16 September 2026·7 min read

Why Choose Nickel-Aluminium Bronze over 316 Stainless Steel for Submarines

Compare Nickel-Aluminium Bronze (NAB) and 316 stainless steel for submarine seawater systems, covering crevice corrosion, biofouling, and galvanic safety.

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Naval Defence and Submarines10 September 2026·5 min read

Is Nickel-Aluminium Bronze (NAB) Suitable for Naval Defence and Submarine Components?

Historically, nickel-aluminium bronze (NAB) has been specified across naval applications due to attributes common to copper alloys, including resistance to biofouling, low magnetic permeability, non-sparking characteristics, and resistance to hydrogen embrittlement.

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Nickel-Aluminium Bronze Forgings9 September 2026·5 min read

Nickel Aluminium Bronze Forgings: Microstructure, Galvanic Behaviour and Marine Integrity

For marine engineers and procurement managers sourcing mission-critical components, material selection often comes down to long-term reliability under severe electrochemical exposure.

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