Jul 4 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Applications
Introduction
A copper alloy is an alloy of copper mixed with various alloying elements to produce a number of materials with good strength, ductility, machinibility and formability. Cast alloys are those that are melted and poured into its final shape.
Copper UNS C94310 is a cast bronze alloy that is made from copper alloyed primarily with tin and lead. The following datasheet discusses the chemical composition and properties of copper UNS C94310.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of copper UNS C94310 is given in the following table.
Element |
Content (%) |
Lead, Pb |
27-34 |
Tin, Sn |
1.5-3 |
Zinc, Zn |
0.5 |
Antimony, Sb |
0.5 |
Iron, Fe |
0.5 |
Nickel, Ni |
0.25-1 |
Phosphorous, P |
0.05 |
Copper, Cu |
Balance |
Physical Properties
The following table discusses the physical properties of copper UNS C94310.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Density |
8.9 g/cm3 |
0.323 lb/in3 |
Applications
Copper UNS C94310 finds application in:
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Bus bars
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Microwave tubes
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Coaxial cables
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Waveguides
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Glass-to-metal seals
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Rectifiers and transistor components
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Vacuum tubes and vacuum seals
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Hollow conductors