Beryllium copper alloys are frequently used because of their ability to combine hardness, corrosion resistance, and strength. This material has advantages that cannot be found in steel. For instance, beryllium copper has a higher thermal and electrical conductivity when compared to steel. Beryllium also has non-sparking qualities. It is also non-magnetic, which means the material…
Beryllium copper has physical and mechanical properties that are considerably different than other copper alloys. This is mainly because the action and nature of the alloying elements (beryllium). On average, the content of beryllium is between 0.15 and 2.0 weight percent, which allows us to create a wide variety of alloys that have different physical…
The use of copper and copper alloys dates back to early human history. It is widely employed in many industries, and this is mainly because of its abilities. Copper (atomic number 29) has a face-centered cubic crystal structure. It is considered a transitional element. It is also a noble metal, which gives it inherent properties…
The use of copper by humans can be dated back to ancient Egypt. Copper was later utilized by the Roman Empire, which was mined from areas like Cyrus. The CDA (Copper Development Associates) reports that close to a trillion pounds of copper have been mined throughout the entirety of human history. The CDA also claims…
There is a debate among some experts regarding the advantages and disadvantages of both copper beryllium and beryllium-free copper. Beryllium is a metallic element (silver-grey) that is as stiff as silver but is lighter than aluminum. Mold-makers benefit from advantages such as, efficient temperature conduction and fast cooling. These advantages are undeniable. Some do make…
More and more, industries are beginning to use tinned copper wire instead of bare copper wire. Why is this the case? Does tinned copper have characteristics that make it more desirable than its counterparts? To better understand the difference, we first must know what bare copper wire is. First and foremost, copper is an excellent…
Wires are integral parts of most electronic devices. Considering that they are so important, they must be treated with complete care. This includes storage, handling, and receiving. Below, we will be going over some basic recommendation for handling wire that is acquired from LFA. When receiving shipments, you should: Immediately inspect all shipments upon arrival….
As technology gets better with each passing year, it seems like many devices and tools are going wireless. Phones, computers, power tools, are just some of the devices that traditionally came with wires. This trend does not mean that cables are becoming obsolete. Many of the devices that are losing cables could not function without…
Electroplating is a process that uses electric current to add a coating of specified metal to wire. The coating of the chosen metal adds properties to the underlying product Resistance to corrosion, conductivity, and aesthetic quality are some of the benefits of plating wire. 1) Why gold plating is so popular/common. Gold is simply the…
We know you have a choice when it comes to suppliers of specialty cabling in amounts large or small. Specialty profile wire such as flat wire or square wire looks pretty much the same when it’s on the spool in any specialty cabling warehouse, and it typically is. The same holds true for alloys such…
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