Jun 26 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Applications
Introduction
The casting process is used to produce some of the copper alloys, where a liquid material is poured into a mold with a hollow cavity that is shaped according to need. When the liquid solidifies, it is removed from the mold. The solidified material is termed as a casting.
The following datasheet discusses the chemical composition and properties of copper UNS C90810.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of copper UNS C90810 is given in the following table.
Element |
Content (%) |
Tin, Sn |
11-13 |
Lead, Pb |
0.25 |
Antimony, Sb |
0.20 |
Iron, Fe |
0.15 |
Nickel, Ni |
0.50 |
Phosphorous, P |
0.15-0.8 |
Sulfur, S |
0.05 |
Zinc, Zn |
0.30 |
Aluminum, Al |
0.005 |
Silicon, Si |
0.005 |
Copper, Cu |
Balance |
Physical Properties
The following table discusses the physical properties of copper UNS C90810.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Density |
8.9 g/cm3 |
0.323 lb/in3 |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of copper UNS C90810 are tabulated below.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Tensile strength |
310 MPa |
45 ksi |
Yield strength |
170 MPa |
25 ksi |
Elongation |
5% |
5% |
Hardness HB |
100 |
100 |
Applications
Copper UNS C90810 finds application in:
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Bearings
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Shafts
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Gears
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Worm wheels.