Mechanical Properties of
Copper alloy C101
Table 2. Typical mechanical properties
for copper alloy C101
|
Grade |
C101 |
|
Tensile Strength
(MPa) |
200-400 |
|
Proof Stress 0.2%
(MPa) |
50-340 |
|
Elongation A5
(%) |
5-50 |
|
Hardness
VPN |
40-120 |
Physical Properties of
Copper alloy C101
Table 3. Typical physical properties
for copper alloy C101
|
Property |
Value |
|
Density |
8.92
g/cm3 |
|
Melting
Point |
1083
°C |
|
Modulus of
Elasticity |
117
GPa |
|
Electrical
Resistivity |
0.0171x10-6
Ω.m |
|
Thermal
Conductivity |
391.1 W/m.K
|
|
Thermal
Expansion |
16.9x10-6 /K
|
Alloy Designations
HC copper corresponds to the following designations:
|
CEN |
BS |
UNS |
ISO |
|
CW004A |
C101 |
C11000 |
Cu-ETP |
Corrosion Resistance of Copper alloy C101
Corrosion resistance is either good or excellent in most
environments and atmospheres other than those containing ammonia ions.
Fabrication of Copper alloy C101
Cold Working of Copper alloy C101
Copper alloy C101 can be readily cold
worked. When in the annealed condition, it can be readily bent to shape and has
excellent ductility.
It work hardens relatively slowly and can be annealed in
neutral or oxidising atmospheres.
Hot Working of Copper alloy C101
Copper alloy C101 is very readily hot
worked.
Heat Treatment of Copper
alloy C101
Solution treatment or annealing can be done by rapid cooling
after heating to 370-650°C.
Machinability
Copper alloy C101 has a machinability
rating of 20 when Alloy 360 FC Brass is 100.
Welding of Copper alloy C101
Soldering of Copper alloy C101 is excellent.
Brazability and butt welding are also rated as good. Gas shielded arc welding
has a fair rating. All other welding processes are not recommended.
Applications of
Copper alloy C101
Copper alloy C101 is typically used
in:
·
General engineering
·
Electronics
·
Automotive
·
Domestic Appliances
·
Cold formed components
Supplied Form
Copper alloy C101 is typically supplied
by Aalco in
the following forms:
·
Flat bar
·
Round bar
·
Half hard sheet |