Jul 3 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Mechanical Properties
Applications
Introduction
As lead is very soft and ductile in its pure form, it is normally used commercially as lead alloys. Antimony, tin, arsenic, and calcium are the most common alloying elements. Lead is easily alloyed with many other metals and casts with little difficulty. The properties of lead that make it suitable for a wide range of applications include malleability, electrical conductivity, lubricity, and coefficient of thermal expansion.
The following datasheet will provide an overview of lead-copper alloy.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of lead copper alloy is outlined in the following table.
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|
Lead, Pb |
99.9 |
|
Copper, Cu |
0.05 |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of lead copper alloy are displayed in the following table.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Tensile strength |
16-19 MPa |
2320-2760 psi |
|
Elongation at break |
30-60% |
30-60% |
Applications
The following are some of the major applications of lead copper alloy:
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Battery applications
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Automotive applications.