Jul 3 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties
Fabrication
Introduction
In order to enhance the properties of copper, other elements can be added to it in small quantities, giving rise to a whole new range of copper alloys that suit specific purposes and conditions. The common alloying elements include lead, silicon, iron, tin, and nickel.
Copper alloys can be wrought or cast alloys. Casting methods that can be applied to UNS C96600 are centrifugal, sand, continuous, investment, and permanent mold.
The following datasheet discusses the chemical composition and properties of copper UNS C96600.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of copper UNS C96600 is given in the following table.
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|
Copper, Cu |
68.5 |
|
Nickel, Ni |
30 |
|
Iron, Fe |
1 |
|
Beryllium |
0.5 |
Physical Properties
The following table discusses the physical properties of copper UNS C96600.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Density |
8.8 g/cm3 |
0.318 lb/in3 |
|
Melting point (solidus) |
1099°C |
2010°F |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of copper UNS C96600 are tabulated below.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Tensile strength |
758 MPa |
110 ksi |
|
Yield strength |
482 MPa |
70 ksi |
|
Modulus of elasticity |
117 GPa |
16969 ksi |
|
Poisson’s ratio |
0.34 |
0.34 |
|
Elongation |
7% |
7% |
|
Hardness |
230 |
230 |
Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of copper UNS C96600 are tabulated below.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Thermal expansion co-efficient (@20-200°C/68-392°F) |
16.2 x10-6 /°C |
9 x 10-6 /°F |
|
Thermal conductivity |
30.1 W/mK |
17.40 BTU in/hr.ft².°F |
Fabrication
Machinability - The machinability of copper UNS C96600 alloy is rated at 20.
Welding - The main welding methods for copper UNS C96600 include soldering and brazing, which are rated as excellent. Oxyacetylene welding is rated as good while gas shielded arc welding and coated metal arc welding are rated as fair.