Aug 6 2012
Topics Covered
IntroductionChemical CompositionPhysical PropertiesMechanical PropertiesFabrication and Heat treatment Welding Hot Working Cold Working AnnealingApplications
Introduction
UNS C15760 copper has excellent high-temperature mechanical properties. It is an aluminum oxide dispersion-strengthened copper with physical properties same as that of pure copper. The following datasheet will provide details about UNS C15760 copper.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of UNS C15760 copper.
| Element |
Content (%) |
| Cu |
98.9 |
| Al203 |
1.1 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of UNS C15760 copper are given in the following table.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Density |
8.80 g/cc |
0.318 lb/in3 |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of UNS C15760 copper are tabulated below.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Tensile strength |
486-648 MPa |
70500-94000 psi |
| Yield strength, (depending on temper) |
386-552 MPa |
56000-80100 psi |
| Elongation at break (in 203.2 mm.) |
20.00% |
20.00% |
| Modulus of elasticity |
117 GPa |
16969 ksi |
| Poisson’s ratio |
0.34 |
0.34 |
Fabrication and Heat Treatment
Welding
Welding processes such as soldering, brazing, and butt welding are suitable for UNS C15760 copper. Oxyacetylene welding, gas shielded arc welding, coated metal arc welding, spot welding, and seam welding are not suited for this copper alloy.
Hot Working
UNS C15760 copper cannot be hot formed in its wrought form.
Cold Working
UNS C15760 copper has excellent cold working properties.
Annealing
The annealing temperature of UNS C15760 copper is between 649 and 982°C (1200 and 1800°F).
Applications
UNS C15760 copper is mainly used for RWMA Class III welding caps.