Jul 5 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Introduction
Copper is a lot easier to alloy than most other metals. Its properties are strengthened and improved when alloyed to suit specific environments and applications. Lead is often added to copper alloys to enhance their machinability. Addition of lead does not affect the structure and properties of copper as it is basically insoluble in solid copper. UNS C98600 is a leaded casting copper alloy.
The following datasheet discusses the chemical composition and properties of copper UNS C98600.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of copper UNS C98600 is given in the following table.
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|
Copper, Cu |
60-70 |
|
Lead, Pb |
30-40 |
|
Silver, Ag |
1.5 |
|
Tin, Sn |
0.5 |
|
Iron, Fe |
0.35 |
Physical Properties
The following table discusses the physical properties of copper UNS C98600.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Density |
8.8-8.94 g/cm3 |
0.317 - 0.322 lb/in3 |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of copper UNS C98600 are tabulated below.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Modulus of elasticity |
117 GPa |
16969 ksi |
|
Poisson’s ratio |
0.34 |
0.34 |