An Introduction to Copper

Material: An Introduction to Copper
Composition: Cu
Property Minimum Value (S.I.) Maximum Value (S.I.) Units (S.I.) Minimum Value (Imp.) Maximum Value (Imp.) Units (Imp.)
Atomic Volume (average) 0.0071 0.0073 m3/kmol 433.268 445.473 in3/kmol
Density 8.93 8.94 Mg/m3 557.482 558.106 lb/ft3
Energy Content 100 130 MJ/kg 10833.9 14084 kcal/lb
Bulk Modulus 130 145 GPa 18.8549 21.0305 106 psi
Compressive Strength 45 330 MPa 6.5267 47.8625 ksi
Ductility 0.04 0.5 0.04 0.5 NULL
Elastic Limit 45 330 MPa 6.5267 47.8625 ksi
Endurance Limit 70 140 MPa 10.1526 20.3053 ksi
Fracture Toughness 40 100 MPa.m1/2 36.4019 91.0047 ksi.in1/2
Hardness 400 1150 MPa 58.0151 166.793 ksi
Loss Coefficient 3.5e-005 0.002 3.5e-005 0.002 NULL
Modulus of Rupture 45 330 MPa 6.5267 47.8625 ksi
Poisson's Ratio 0.34 0.35 0.34 0.35 NULL
Shear Modulus 44 49 GPa 6.38166 7.10685 106 psi
Tensile Strength 210 390 MPa 30.4579 56.5647 ksi
Young's Modulus 121 133 GPa 17.5496 19.29 106 psi
Glass Temperature K °F
Latent Heat of Fusion 200 210 kJ/kg 85.9841 90.2833 BTU/lb
Maximum Service Temperature 350 400 K 170.33 260.33 °F
Melting Point 1320 1355 K 1916.33 1979.33 °F
Minimum Service Temperature 0 0 K -459.67 -459.67 °F
Specific Heat 372 388 J/kg.K 0.287875 0.300257 BTU/lb.F
Thermal Conductivity 147 370 W/m.K 275.189 692.652 BTU.ft/h.ft2.F
Thermal Expansion 16.8 17.9 10-6/K 30.24 32.22 10-6/°F
Breakdown Potential MV/m V/mil
Dielectric Constant NULL
Resistivity 1.82 4.9 10-8 ohm.m 1.82 4.9 10-8 ohm.m
Environmental Properties
  Resistance Factors
1=Poor 5=Excellent
Flammability 5
Fresh Water 5
Organic Solvents 5
Oxidation at 500C 3
Sea Water 5
Strong Acid 2
Strong Alkalis 5
UV 5
Wear 5
Weak Acid 4
Weak Alkalis 5

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