May 17 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Applications
Introduction
Evidence regarding the usage of copper has been recorded since prehistoric times. Overtime the metal’s many properties were discovered and widely applied in several sectors such as architecture, building, marine, and medical.
Copper UNS C14510 alloy is a wrought alloy. The following datasheet discusses the chemical composition and properties of copper UNS C14510.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of copper UNS C14510 is given in the following table.
Element |
Content (%) |
Copper, Cu + Silver, Ag + Tin, Sn |
99.90 min |
Tellurium, Te |
0.15 |
Physical Properties
The following table discusses the physical properties of copper UNS C14510.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Density |
8.9 g/cm3 |
0.323 lb/in3 |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of UNS C14510 copper wires (H02-Temper) are tabulated below.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Tensile strength |
352 MPa |
51 ksi |
Yield strength |
283 MPa |
41 ksi |
Elongation |
6% |
6% |
Shear strength |
186MPa |
27ksi |
Applications
Copper UNS C14510 finds applications in:
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Pipes
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Transistor components
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Rectifiers
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Components for the electrical industry.