Copper Alloy UNS C51100

Copper Alloy UNS C51100

Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties
Other Designations
Fabrication and Heat Treatment
     Annealing
     Cold Working
     Welding
     Machinability
     Hot Working

Introduction

There are over 400 different copper alloys each having their own specific set of properties. Some of the most common copper alloys are:

  • Beryllium copper
  • Copper-nickel
  • Gunmetal
  • Aluminum bronze
  • Phosphor bronze
  • Brass
  • Tin bronze
  • Nickel silver

Chemical Composition

The chemical composition of UNS C51100 copper alloy is outlined in the following table.

Element Content(%)
Cu 95.6
Sn 4.2
P 0.2

Physical Properties

The following table shows the physical properties of UNS C51100 copper alloy.

Properties Metric Imperial
Density 8.86g/cm3 0.320 lb/in³

Mechanical Properties

The mechanical properties of UNS C51100 copper alloy are displayed in the following table.

Properties Metric Imperial
Tensile strength 317-710 MPa 46000-103000 psi
Yield strength (depending on temper) 345-552 MPa 50000-80100 psi
Elongation at break (in 50.8 mm) 48% 48%
Machinability (UNS C36000 (free-cutting brass) = 100) 20 20
Shear modulus 41 GPa 5950 ksi
Poisson's ratio 0.34 0.34
Elastic modulus 117 GPa 16969 ksi

Thermal Properties

The thermal properties of UNS C51100 copper alloy are given in the following table.

Properties Metric Imperial
Thermal expansion co-efficient (@20-300°C/68-572°F) 17.8 µm/m°C 9.89 µin/in°F
Thermal conductivity (@20°C/68°F) 84 W/mK 583 BTU in/hr.ft².°F

Other Designations

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Equivalent materials to UNS C51100 copper alloy are:

  • ASTM B100
  • ASTM B103

Fabrication and Heat Treatment

Annealing

UNS C51100 copper alloy is annealed between 482 and 677°C (900 and 1250°F).

Cold Working

UNS C51100 copper alloy has excellent cold working capacity.

Welding

Welding processes suitable for UNS C51100 copper alloy include seam welding, brazing, soldering, butt welding, oxyacetylene welding, coated metal arc welding, gas shielded arc welding and spot welding.

Machinability

The machinability rating of UNS C51100 copper alloy is 20.

Hot Working

UNS C51100 copper alloy has poor hot working capacity.

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