Oct 3 2012
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Other Designations
Fabrication and Heat Treatment
Machinability
Welding
Forging
Hot Working
Cold Working
Annealing
Applications
Introduction
UNS C11000 electrolytic tough pitch copper is ductile, has
excellence resistance to corrosion, and has a conductivity of 101%
IACS. The following datasheet will discuss in detail about UNS C11000
electrolytic tough pitch copper.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of UNS C11000
copper.
| Element |
Content
(%) |
| Cu |
99.90 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of UNS C11000 copper are given in the
following table.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Density
|
8.89 g/cm3 |
0.322 lb/in3 |
| Melting point |
1065 - 1083°C |
1949°F |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of UNS C11000 copper are tabulated below.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Hardness, Rockwell F (hard temper) |
80.0 |
80.0 |
| Poisson's ratio |
0.34 |
0.34 |
| Elastic modulus |
115 - 117 GPa |
16969 ksi |
Other Designations
The designations that are equivalent to the UNS C11000 copper are
outlined in the following table.
| ASME SB133 |
ASTM B173 |
ASTM B228 |
ASTM B33 |
ASTM B49 |
ASTM F467 |
| ASTM B1 |
ASTM B174 |
ASTM B229 |
ASTM B355 |
ASTM B496 |
ASTM F468 |
| ASTM B101 |
ASTM B187 |
ASTM B246 |
ASTM B370 |
ASTM B506 |
MIL B-20292 |
| ASTM B116 |
ASTM B188 |
ASTM B272 |
ASTM B447 |
ASTM B556 |
MIL C-12168 |
| ASTM B124 |
ASTM B189 |
ASTM B283 |
ASTM B451 |
ASTM B638 |
MIL W-6712 |
| ASTM B133 |
ASTM B2 |
ASTM B286 |
ASTM B47 |
ASTM B694 |
QQ B575 |
| ASTM B152 |
ASTM B224 |
ASTM B298 |
ASTM B470 |
ASTM B738 |
SAE J461 |
| ASTM B172 |
ASTM B226 |
ASTM B3 |
ASTM B48 |
ASTM B8 |
SAE J463 |
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Fabrication and Heat Treatment
Machinability
The machinability rate of C11000 copper is 20%.
Welding
Welding techniques such as soldering, brazing, gas shielded arc
welding, oxyacetylene welding and butt welding are recommended for
C11000 copper. Other welding techniques such as coated metal arc
welding, spot welding and seam welding are not preferred.
Forging
C11000 copper is forged at hot working temperatures ranging from 760
to 871°C (1400 to 1600°F). The hot forgeability rate of this metal is
65%.
Hot Working
C11000 copper has excellent hot working property.
Cold Working
C11000 copper has excellent cold working property.
Annealing
Annealing of C11000 copper is performed at temperatures ranging from
371 to 649°C (700 to 1200°F).
Applications
UNS C11000 copper is best suited for plumbing fittings and other
electrical components that do not require prolonged machining
performance.