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Properties of Copper and Copper Alloys

Copper and Copper alloys display many benefits, and that is why they are commonly used by engineers and builders. The more you learn about copper, the more you will realize how useful it is. In this article, we will discuss the properties of copper. Byrillium copper wire is amongst the most commonly used copper alloys. We are breaking down copper and copper alloys into two categories: physical and mechanical.

Beryllium Copper

Physical Properties

Copper is a sought-after material because it boasts a face-centered cubic structure. It is considered a transitional element (a noble metal), and it has inherent properties that are similar to gold and silver. Engineers use this material because it has excellent corrosion resistance, malleability, conductivity, and biofunctionality. Many of copper’s benefits stem from the material’s elemental origins. Copper also has a high solubility for other elements such as tin, nickel, aluminum, and zinc.

Mechanical Properties

Copper is commonly recognized as a soft and malleable metal. Copper alloys offer users a comprehensive combination of mechanical properties that are adaptabl to many functions. It is common to find both copper and high copper alloys used as wires, cables, and electrical contacts. Copper is ideal for applications that demand low to moderate tensile strength, while also maintaining stress relaxation strengths and moderate thermal stability.

Beryllium Copper

Copper has many benefits. For more information on how copper and copper alloys can work for your applications, you should not hesitate to give our team a call. We also specialize in straight and cut wire.

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