Jan 3 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Introduction
A master alloy is a combination of base metals such as copper, aluminum, or nickel, and one or two other elements of relatively higher percentage. It is a semi-finished product that is primarily manufactured for use as a raw material. Master alloys can be produced in many shapes.
Master alloys are mainly used in the metal industry. The two main applications are composition adjustment and structure control. These alloys are preferred over pure metals as they are more economical, and save production time and energy as they melt faster in lower temperatures.
Copper-tin master alloy has the features of copper, which is a soft, conductive, non-ferrous metal. Copper is also resistant to corrosion and is ductile. Copper and tin can be combined in various quantities. The following datasheet will provide more details about the copper-tin master alloy.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of copper-tin master alloy.
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|
Copper, Cu |
Various combinations |
|
Tin, Sn |
|
Iron, Fe |
0.05 max |
|
Nickel, Ni |
0.15 max |
|
Manganese, Mn |
0.10 max |
|
Zinc, Zn |
0.10 max |
|
Silicon, Si |
0.05 max |
|
Phosphorus, P |
0.04 max |
|
Lead, Pb |
0.03 max |
|
Antimony, Sb |
0.01 max |
|
Arsenic, As |
0.01 max |
|
Tellurium, Te |
0.005 max |
|
Bismuth, Bi |
0.005 max |
|
Others |
0.50 max |