Jul 15 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Applications
Introduction
Copper alloys are metal alloys with copper as their main component. Copper nickel alloys have outstanding resistance to corrosion, and their properties vary with composition to suit different range of applications.
Copper UNS C76000 is a copper-nickel-zinc alloy. The following datasheet discusses the chemical composition and properties of copper UNS C76000.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of copper UNS C76000 is given in the following table.
Element |
Content (%) |
Copper, Cu |
60-63 |
Nickel, Ni |
7-9 |
Manganese, Mn |
0.5 |
Iron, Fe |
0.25 |
Lead, Pb |
0.1 |
Zinc, Zn |
Remainder |
Physical Properties
The following table discusses the physical properties of copper UNS C76000.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Density |
8.9 g/cm3 |
0.323 lb/in3 |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of copper UNS C76000 are tabulated below.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Tensile strength |
352 MPa |
44-60 ksi |
Yield strength |
283 MPa |
16-57 ksi |
Elongation |
40% |
40% |
Applications
Copper UNS C76000 finds application in:
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Optical instruments and resistance lines
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Crafts ornaments
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Electric and electronic parts
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Spectacles fittings