Copper Alloy Steel
Copper Alloys are widely used in a variety of products that enable and enhance our everyday lives. They have excellent electrical and thermal conductivities, exhibit good strength and formability, have outstanding resistance to corrosion and fatigue, and are generally nonmagnetic. They can be readily soldered and brazed, and many can be welded by various gas, arc, and resistance methods. They can be polished and buffed to almost any desired texture and luster. Pure copper is extensively used for electrical wire and cable, electrical contacts, and various other parts that are required to pass electrical current.
Key Properties of Copper Alloys :
Copper is a tough, ductile, and malleable material. These properties make copper extremely suitable for tube forming, wire drawing, spinning, and deep drawing.
Other Properties :
Copper and copper alloys have a peculiar smell and disagreeable taste. These may be transferred by contact and therefore should be kept clear of foodstuffs, although some cooking pans do use these metals.
Copper Alloys Grades :
ALLOY |
WROUGHT |
CAST |
Copper |
C10100 - C13000 |
C80100 - C81200 |
Brass |
C20500 - C28580 |
C83300 - C85800 |
Tin Brass |
C40400 - C48600 |
C83300 - C84800 |
Phosphor Bronze |
C50100 - C52400 |
C90200 - C91700 |
Aluminum Bronze |
C60800 - C64210 |
C95200 - C95900 |
Silicon Bronze |
C64700 - C66100 |
C87000 - C87999 |
Silicon Red Brass |
C69400 - C69710 |
C87300 - C87900 |
Copper Nicke; |
C70100 - C72950 |
C96200 - C96900 |
Nickle Silver |
C73500 - C79900 |
C97300 - C97800 |