Jan 31 2013
UNS C16500 has a copper content of not less than 98.6%.
Tabulated below are the mechanical properties of UNS C16500 rods as a function of heat treatment and thickness.
Temper |
Thickness |
Tensile Str. |
Yield Str. |
Elong. |
Rockwell |
Fatigue Str. |
B |
C |
F |
30T |
OS050 |
12.7mm (0.5in) |
276MPa (40ksi) |
97MPa (14ksi) |
53% |
- |
- |
62 |
- |
138MPa (20ksi) |
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: