Jul 5 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties
Applications
Introduction
UNS C80100 is a high copper casting alloy. In casting, the metal is melted and poured into its final form such as a sculpture, faucet, knob, or handle. Casting methods such as centrifugal, sand, continuous, permanent mold, investment, and plaster are recommended for this alloy.
The following datasheet discusses the chemical composition and properties of copper UNS C80100.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of copper UNS C80100 is given in the following table.
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|
Copper, Cu + Silver, Ag |
99.95 min |
|
Others |
0.05 max |
Physical Properties
The following table discusses the physical properties of copper UNS C80100.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Density |
8.94 g/cm3 |
0.323 lb/in3 |
|
Melting point |
1065 - 1083°C |
1949 - 1981°F |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of copper UNS C80100 are tabulated below.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Tensile strength |
170 - 172 MPa |
24700 - 24900 ksi |
|
Yield strength |
62 MPa |
8990 ksi |
|
Poisson's ratio |
0.34 |
0.34 |
|
Modulus of elasticity |
115 GPa |
16700 ksi |
|
Elongation at break |
40% |
40% |
|
Hardness, Brinell |
44 |
44 |
|
Machinability |
10 |
10 |
Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of copper UNS C80100 are tabulated below.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Thermal expansion co-efficient (@20-300°C/68-572°F) |
16.9 µm/m°C |
9.39 µin/in°F |
|
Thermal conductivity (@20°C/68°F) |
346 W/mK |
2400 BTU in/hr.ft².°F |
Applications
Copper UNS C80100 finds use in:
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Electrical and thermal conductors
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Corrosion and oxidation resistant applications.