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Home  >  Beryllium Copper Wire Blog  >  Wire Blog  >  Alloying Copper to Meet Strict Engineering Demands

Alloying Copper to Meet Strict Engineering Demands

Copper is widely recognized as a ductile and soft metal with many practical industrial benefits. Copper is often used within industrial applications and processes. Engineers turn to copper because it has ideal properties for electrical conductivity. Wires and cables are often constructed with the help of a copper wire. Copper is also used to build circuit boards and integrated circuits. They also are found in:

Beryllium copper wire
  • Electric Motors
  • Piping
  • Building Materials
  • Conductors
  • And more…

Pure copper is most used for constructing electronic devices. Copper is limited, and many other industries use alloys with copper to create unique characteristics. When you create an alloy with one or more medals, it enhances the overall performance of copper. Copper by itself is not suited for a wide variety of processes and applications. When alloying copper with other metals, the functions of copper are almost endless.

What are some of the common materials used to alloy copper?

Phosphor bronze increases the strength of copper. It also provides robust protection from where and helps increase corrosion resistance.

Cupronickel is an alloy that contains metals, including iron and manganese. This type of alloy is ideal in a marine environment where copper is exposed to seawater.

Beryllium is another standard alloy used because it helps increase the hardness of copper. Beryllium copper wires exhibit properties like high-strength steel. Beryllium is also an excellent choice because it does not oxidize when it reaches elevated temperatures.

Another common material is brass. Brass is used for decorative purposes in many industries, but it also improves hardness, thermal, and electrical conductivity.

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