Jun 21 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Applications
Introduction
A copper alloy is an alloy of primarily copper, mixed with different alloying elements that give rise to a wide range of materials having good strength, ductility, formability, machinability and electrical conductivity.
Copper UNS C82700 alloy is a high-copper alloy. The following datasheet discusses the chemical composition and properties of copper UNS C82700.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of copper UNS C82700 is given in the following table.
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|
Beryllium, Be |
2.35-2.55 |
|
Iron, Fe |
0.25 |
|
Silicon, Si |
0.15 |
|
Nickel, Ni |
1-1.5 |
|
Aluminum, Al |
0.15 |
|
Tin, Sn |
0.1 |
|
Zinc, Zn |
0.1 |
|
Chromium, Cr |
0.09 |
|
Lead, Pb |
0.02 |
|
Copper, Cu |
Balance |
Physical Properties
The following table discusses the physical properties of copper UNS C82700.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Density |
8.78 g/cm3 |
0.317 lb/in3 |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of UNS C82700 copper alloy are tabulated below.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Tensile strength |
1069 MPa |
155000 psi |
|
Yield strength |
896 MPa |
130000 psi |
|
Elongation |
2% |
2% |
|
Rockwell C hardness |
39 |
39 |
Applications
Copper UNS C82700 finds application in:
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Bearings
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Molds for plastic parts.