Jul 18 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Applications
Introduction
Copper can be combined with other metals such as tin, silver, chromium, and zinc to make alloys. Copper and its alloys are essential materials in most of the electrical applications. However, their applications have stretched to other fields such as building, plumbing, ornaments, marine, and architecture.
UNS C19100 is a high copper wrought alloy. The following datasheet discusses the chemical composition and properties of copper UNS C19100.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of copper UNS C19100 is given in the following table.
Element |
Content (%) |
Nickel, Ni |
1.1 |
Tellurium, Te |
0.50 |
Phosphorus, P |
0.25 |
Copper, Cu |
98.15 |
Physical Properties
The following table discusses the physical properties of copper UNS C19100.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Density |
8.8-8.94 g/cm3 |
0.318-0.322 lb/in3 |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of copper UNS C19100 are tabulated below.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Tensile strength |
248-717 MPa |
36-103 ksi |
Yield strength |
69-634 MPa |
10- 91 ksi |
Modulus of elasticity |
117 GPa |
16969 ksi |
Elongation |
27% |
27% |
Poisson's ratio |
0.34 |
0.34 |
Applications
Copper UNS C19100 finds application in:
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Bearings
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Welding electrodes
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Precision screw machined parts
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Corrosion resistant components
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Connectors for appliances