May 17 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Applications
Introduction
Copper (Cu) is a metal with several unique properties. It has good resistance to corrosion, excellent ductility, excellent electrical and thermal performance, and is non-magnetic, non-bacterial, and non-sparking.
The medium strength and high fatigue resistance of copper and its alloys make them the primary metals for most electrical applications. Copper UNS C19015 is a wrought alloy. It has excellent hot and cold workability and good forge ability.
The following datasheet discusses the chemical composition and properties of copper UNS C19015.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of copper UNS C19015 is given in the following table.
Element |
Content (%) |
Nickel, Ni |
0.5-2.4 |
Silicon, Si |
0.1-0.4 |
Copper, Cu + Silver, Ag |
Balance |
Applications
Copper UNS C19015 finds application in:
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Bus bars
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Glass-to-metal seals
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Transistor components
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Coaxial cables
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Electrical contacts