Sep 27 2012
UNS C26800 copper alloy has a copper content of not less than 64%.
The following table shows the mechanical properties of UNS C26800 wires as a function of heat treatment and thickness.
Temper |
Thickness |
Tensile Str. |
Elong |
Shear Str. |
Fatigue Str. |
H00 |
2 mm (0.08 in) |
400 MPa (58 ksi) |
35% |
262 MPa (38 ksi) |
- |
H01 |
2 mm (0.08 in) |
483 MPa (70 ksi) |
20% |
290 MPa (42 ksi) |
152 MPa (22 ksi) |
H02 |
2 mm (0.08 in) |
607 MPa (88 ksi) |
15% |
- |
- |
H04 |
2 mm (0.08 in) |
758 MPa (110 ksi) |
8% |
379 MPa (55 ksi) |
- |
H06 |
2 mm (0.08 in) |
827 MPa (120 ksi) |
4% |
414 MPa (60 ksi) |
- |
H08 |
2 mm (0.08 in) |
883 MPa (128 ksi) |
3% |
414 MPa (60 ksi) |
- |
OS035 |
2 mm (0.08 in) |
345 MPa (50 ksi) |
60% |
234 MPa (34 ksi) |
- |
The chemical composition of UNS C26800 copper alloy is outlined in the following table.
Element |
Content (%) |
Copper, Cu |
64-68.5 |
Lead, Pb |
0.09 |
Iron, Fe |
0.05 |
Zinc, Zn |
Remainder |
Equivalent materials to UNS C26800 copper alloy include:
- ASTM B36
- ASTM B587
- MIL W-6712
- SAE J461
- SAE J463