Nov 19 2012
Admiralty, phosphorized UNS C44500 has a copper content of not less than 70%.
The following table shows the mechanical properties of UNS C44500 wire as a function of heat treatment and thickness.
Temper |
Thickness |
Tensile Str. |
Elong. |
OS015 |
2mm (0.08in) |
379MPa (55ksi) |
60% |
Equivalent materials to UNS C44500 copper alloy are given below:
- ASME SB111
- ASME SB171
- ASME SB359
- ASME SB395
- ASME SB543
- ASTM B111
- ASTM B171
- ASTM B359
- ASTM B395
- ASTM B432
- ASTM B543
The chemical composition of UNS C44500 copper alloy is outlined in the following table.
Element |
Content (%) |
Copper, Cu |
70-73 |
Tin, Sn |
0.8-1.2 |
Phosphorous, P |
0.02-0.10 |
Lead, Pb |
0.07 |
Iron, Fe |
0.06 |
Zinc, Zn |
Remainder |