Jul 12 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties
Applications
Introduction
Copper and its alloys are known for their good corrosion resistance, excellent workability, good mechanical properties, and attractive color.
UNS C15725 is an aluminum oxide dispersion-strengthened copper alloy. Its physical properties are similar to pure copper. The following datasheet discusses the chemical composition and properties of copper UNS C15725.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of copper UNS C15725 is given in the following table.
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|
Copper, Cu + Silver, Ag |
99.43min |
|
Aluminium, Al |
0.23-0.27 |
|
Oxygen, O |
0.20-0.28 |
|
Iron, Fe |
0.01 |
|
Lead, Pb |
0.01 |
Physical Properties
The following table discusses the physical properties of copper UNS C15725.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Density |
0.32 g/cm3 |
0.011 lb/in3 |
|
Melting point |
1083°C |
1981°F |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of copper UNS C15725 are tabulated below.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Tensile strength (flat products 10Mn/.400in) |
434MPa |
63 ksi |
|
Yield strength (flat products10Mn/.400in) |
345 MPa |
50 ksi |
|
Modulus of elasticity |
130 GPa |
18854 ksi |
|
Elongation (flat products 10Mn/.400in) |
21% |
21% |
Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of copper UNS C15725 are tabulated below.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Thermal expansion co-efficient (@20-150°C/68-300°F) |
16.6 µm/m°C |
9.2 µin/in°F |
|
Thermal conductivity |
344 W/mK |
199 BTU in/hr.ft².°F |
Applications
Copper UNS C15725 finds use mainly in applications that require high electrical and thermal conductivities coupled with good high temperature strength.