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Copper (UNS C18140)

Copper readily forms alloys with a wide number of metals when compared to most other metals. For example, when copper is mixed with zinc, brass is obtained; when copper is mixed with nickel and zinc, nickel silver is obtained.

24 May 2013

Copper (UNS C23030)

Copper can be easily mined and refined compared to many other metals. Therefore it has been in use for thousands of years. It can be obtained from the ores cuprite, chalcocite, malachite, tenorite, covellite, and bornite.

24 May 2013

Copper (UNS C26130)

Copper UNS C26130 is a brass - wrought alloy. Brass is an alloy consisting of mainly copper and zinc. The variations in brass alloys is due to the varying quantities of zinc which gives each brass alloy distinctive properties.

24 May 2013

Copper (UNS C50710)

The Unified Numbering System (UNS) is a designation system formed by American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) and Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). UNS designations C50100 to C54200 are called phosphor bronzes.

24 May 2013

Copper (UNS C53400)

The UNS numbers C53200 to C54800 indicate leaded phosphor bronzes. They are a category of copper alloys. Leaded phosphor bronze alloys possess good strength and fatigue resistance coupled with good machinability, high wear resistance and corrosion resistance.

24 May 2013

Copper Alloy (UNS C64730)

Copper is one of the most useful metals known to mankind. Its thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity and resistance to corrosion are very high; hence it has a wide scope for applications.

24 May 2013

Copper Alloy (UNS C66100)

Copper and its alloys exhibit excellent thermal and electrical conductivity. The nature and amount of the alloyed metals determine the application of copper alloys. To enhance the ultimate yield strength of copper alloys they are subjected to heat treatment methods.

24 May 2013

Copper (UNS C70100)

Copper-nickel (Cu-Ni) alloys have a single-phase structure throughout the entire range of alloys. Apart from the main elements copper and nickel, elements such as manganese, iron, and silicon are added in small amounts.

24 May 2013

Copper (UNS C70500)

Copper-nickel (Cu-Ni) alloys are known to possess good corrosion resistance, good strength, and ductility. The nickel content in these alloys enables them to maintain their strength at high temperatures compared to copper alloys that do not have nickel content in them.

24 May 2013

Copper (UNS C19150)

Copper UNS C19150 is high copper alloy. It is also known as leaded nickel copper. It has good high strength with good conductivity rated at 55% IACS and corrosion resistance. It is also highly machinable. The lead content in this alloy makes it easier to realize free-cutting properties.

23 May 2013