Jul 26 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Other Designations
Applications
Introduction
Copper is found in minerals such as bornite, chalcopyrite, azurite, malachite and cuprite. The different grades of unalloyed copper vary in the amount of impurities and hence they behave differently.
The following datasheet discusses the chemical composition and properties of copper UNS C74000.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of copper UNS C74000 is given in the following table.
Element |
Content (%) |
Copper, Cu |
69-73.5 |
Nickel, Ni |
9-11 |
Manganese, Mn |
0.5 |
Iron, Fe |
0.25 |
Lead, Pb |
0.05 |
Zinc, Zn |
Remainder |
Physical Properties
The following table discusses the physical properties of copper UNS C74000.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Density |
8.69 g/cm3 |
0.314 lb/in3 |
Specific gravity |
8.69 |
8.69 |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of UNS C74000 copper wires (H01-Temper) are tabulated below.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Tensile strength |
380-485 MPa |
55-70 ksi |
Rockwell hardness |
60-80 |
60-80 |
Other Designations
An equivalent material to UNS C74000 copper alloy includes ASTM B122.
Applications
Copper UNS C74000 finds application in:
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Exchanger shells
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Power plants
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Seawater piping
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Condensers.