Copper Flat Products (UNS C16500) - Mechanical Properties

Nov 20 2012

UNS C16500 has a copper content of not less than 98.6%.

Tabulated below are the mechanical properties of UNS C16500 flat products as a function of heat treatment and thickness.

Temper Thickness Tensile Str. Yield Str. Elong. Rockwell
B C F 30T
H04 1mm (0.04in) 455MPa (66ksi) - 5% 79 - - -
H06 1mm (0.04in) 476MPa (69ksi) 452MPa (66ksi) 2% - - - 67
H08 1mm (0.04in) 503MPa (73ksi) 455MPa (66ksi) 2% - - - 72
H10 1mm (0.04in) 524MPa (76ksi) 476MPa (69ksi) 1% - - - 73

The chemical composition of UNS C16500 copper alloy is outlined in the following table.

Elements Content (%)
Cadmium, Cd 0.6-1.0
Tin, Sn 0.50-.7
Iron, Fe 0.02
Copper, Cu Remainder

Equivalent materials to UNS C16500 copper alloy are:

  • ASTM B105
  • ASTM B9

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