Mechanical Properties of Copper alloy C106
Table 2. Typical mechanical properties
for copper alloy C106
|
Grade |
C106 |
|
Tensile Strength
(MPa) |
200-400 |
|
Proof Stress 0.2%
(MPa) |
50-340 |
|
Elongation A5
(%) |
50-5 |
|
Hardness
VPN |
40-120 |
Physical Properties of
Copper alloy C106
Table 3. Typical physical properties
for copper alloy C106
|
Property |
Value |
|
Density |
8.92
kg/m3 |
|
Melting
Point |
1083°C |
|
Modulus of
Elasticity |
117
GPa |
|
Electrical
Resistivity |
0.0203x10-6
Ω.m |
|
Thermal
Conductivity |
391.2
W/m.K |
|
Thermal
Expansion |
16.9x10-6
/K |
Alloy Designations
Phosphorous de-oxidised non-arsenical copper
corresponds to the following standard designations and specifications:
|
CEN |
BS |
UNS |
ISO |
|
CW024A |
C106 |
C12200 |
Cu-DHP |
Corrosion Resistance of Copper alloy C106
Corrosion resistance is either good or excellent in most
environments and atmospheres other than those containing ammonia ions.
Fabrication of Copper alloy C106
Cold Working of Copper alloy C106
Copper alloy C106 has an excellent
response to cold working.
Hot Working of Copper alloy C106
With forging of brass rated as 100, the hot
forgeability of Copper alloy C106 is rated at 65. Hot
working temperatures should be between 760 and 870°C
Heat Treatment of Copper
alloy C106
Solution treatment or annealing can be done by rapid cooling
after heating to 370-650°C.
Machinability
This alloy has a machinability rating of 20 when Alloy 360 FC
Brass is 100.
Welding of Copper alloy C106
Deoxidation of Copper alloy C106 improves
embrittlement resistance during welding.
Brazing and soldering are both excellent joining methods for
Copper alloy C106. Gas shielded arc
welding is also excellent. Oxyacetylene welding and butt welding are good.
Welding methods not recommended include:
·
Coated metal arc welding
·
Spot welding
·
Seam welding
Applications of
Copper alloy C106
Copper alloy C106 is typically used in
applications like:
·
Refrigeration
·
Gutters and roofing
·
Gas plants
·
Busbars
·
Hydraulic, air and oil lines
·
Air Conditioning and refrigeration
·
Heater units and burners tubes Consumer
·
Plumbing pipe and fittings
Supplied Form
Copper alloy C106 is typically supplied
by Aalco in
the following forms:
·
Round tube
·
Sheet – Half Hard
·
Sheet – Soft |