Jun 21 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Applications
Introduction
A copper alloy is an alloy of primarily copper, mixed with different alloying elements that give rise to a wide range of materials having good strength, ductility, formability, machinability and electrical conductivity.
Copper UNS C82700 alloy is a high-copper alloy. The following datasheet discusses the chemical composition and properties of copper UNS C82700.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of copper UNS C82700 is given in the following table.
Element |
Content (%) |
Beryllium, Be |
2.35-2.55 |
Iron, Fe |
0.25 |
Silicon, Si |
0.15 |
Nickel, Ni |
1-1.5 |
Aluminum, Al |
0.15 |
Tin, Sn |
0.1 |
Zinc, Zn |
0.1 |
Chromium, Cr |
0.09 |
Lead, Pb |
0.02 |
Copper, Cu |
Balance |
Physical Properties
The following table discusses the physical properties of copper UNS C82700.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Density |
8.78 g/cm3 |
0.317 lb/in3 |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of UNS C82700 copper alloy are tabulated below.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Tensile strength |
1069 MPa |
155000 psi |
Yield strength |
896 MPa |
130000 psi |
Elongation |
2% |
2% |
Rockwell C hardness |
39 |
39 |
Applications
Copper UNS C82700 finds application in:
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Bearings
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Molds for plastic parts.