Copper Alloy (UNS C82600)

Jul 17 2013

Topics Covered

Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties
Applications

Introduction

Copper alloys can be classified into cast alloys and wrought alloys. Cast alloys are those that are melted and poured into their final shape. Wrought alloys are solid alloys squashed into a final shape.

Copper UNS C82600 alloy is a beryllium-copper casting alloy that exhibits better fluidity, castability and hardness than copper UNS C82500 alloy.

The following datasheet discusses the chemical composition and properties of copper UNS C82600.

Chemical Composition

The chemical composition of copper UNS C82600 is given in the following table.

Element Content (%)
Copper, Cu 97
Beryllium, Be 2.25 - 2.55
Cobalt, Co 0.35 - 0.65
Carbon, C 0.20 - 0.35

Physical Properties

The following table discusses the physical properties of copper UNS C82600.

Properties Metric Imperial
Density 8.22 g/cm3 0.297 lb/in3

Mechanical Properties

The mechanical properties of UNS C82600 copper alloy castings are tabulated below.

Properties Metric Imperial
Tensile strength 1140 - 1250 MPa 165000-181000 psi
Yield strength 1060-1170 MPa 154000-170000 psi
Elongation 1-2 % 1-2 %
Modulus of elasticity 131 Mpa 19000 ksi
Rockwell C hardness 40-45 40-45

Thermal Properties

The thermal properties of UNS C82600 copper alloys are outlined in the following table.

Properties Metric Imperial
Thermal expansion co-efficient (@ 20-200°C/68-392°F) 18 µm/m°C 10 µin/in°F
Thermal conductivity 93 W/mK 645 BTU in/hr.ft2.°F

Applications

Copper UNS C82600 finds application in:

  • Molds for plastic components
  • Bearings
  • Pressure castings

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