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    Characteristics of Copper

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    The document discusses the characteristics, physical properties, development of alloys, and classification of copper and its alloys. It describes the properties and applications of unalloyed copper, brasses, and typical applications of brasses.

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    CHARACTERISTICS OF COPPER

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    The document discusses the characteristics, physical properties, development of alloys, and classification of copper and its alloys. It describes the properties and applications of unalloyed copper, brasses, and typical applications of brasses.

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    Characteristics of Copper

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    The document discusses the characteristics, physical properties, development of alloys, and classification of copper and its alloys. It describes the properties and applications of unalloyed copper, brasses, and typical applications of brasses.

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    CHARACTERISTICS OF COPPER

    • High electrical conductivity


    • High thermal conductivity
    • High corrosion resistance
    • Good ductility and malleability
    • Reasonable tensile strength
    • Non-toxic
    PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF COPPER
    Crystal structure : FCC
    Atomic number : 29
    Atomic weight : 63.5
    Density (g/cm3) : 8.9
    Melting point (⁰C) : 1084.6
    DEVELOPMENT OF DIFFERENT COPPER ALLOYS
    CLASSIFICATION OF COPPER ALLOYS
    According to the chemical composition:
    • Unalloyed copper
    • Brasses (Cu-Zn + other alloying elements)
    • Bronzes (Cu + Sn + other elements except Zn)
    • Cupronickel (Cu-Ni) alloys
    According to the applications:
    • Cast alloys
    • Wrought alloys
    UNALLOYED COPPER
    Characteristics:
    • Good electrical, thermal conductivities
    • High corrosion resistance
    • Easily fabricated
    • Reasonable tensile strength
    • Controllable annealing properties
    • Good soldering and joining properties
    TYPICAL APPLICATIONS OF UNALLOYED COPPER

    copper finish copper trolly


    parts wires

    Copper heat sink electronics products


    BRASSES (Cu-Zn + other alloying elements)
    • Brass is an alloy primarily made of copper and zinc
    • Although copper and zinc form the basis of any brass, aluminium, lead
    and arsenic are often used as alloying agents to improve machinability
    and corrosion resistance.
    • Brass alloys can be made using a variety of compositions in order to
    meet the exact demands of a given applications.
    Typical applications
    • Decorative items for its bright gold like appearance
    • Applications where low friction is required such as locks, gears,
    bearings, doorknobs, ammunition casing and valves.
    • Plumbing and electrical applications.
    • Musical instruments such as horns and bells for its acoustic
    properties.
    Typical applications of brass

    brass sampling cock

    Decorative lamp brass boat propeller


    stand

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