Development of Research and Application of Copper Alloys with High Strength and High Conductivity

High-strength and high-conductivity copper alloy is a kind of structural function materials, which has excellent comprehensive mechanical and physical properties. The strengthening methods of copper alloy are summarized. The basic requirements of high-strength and high-conductivity copper alloy is established. The application of the materials is described, including lead frame materials, electrified contact wires materials, electrode Materials. Meanwhile, the alumina dispersion strengthened copper alloy is introduced. The internal oxidation process, structure, dispersoid and anti-intenerate properties have also been analysis in detail. Finally, the development direction of this material is put forward.

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Paper 16: Copper and its Alloys

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Conference Proceedings ◽

10.1243/pime_conf_1965_180_143_02 ◽

1965 ◽

Vol 180 (4) ◽

pp. 145-159

Author(s):

E. G. West

Keyword(s):

Low Temperatures ◽

Copper Alloys ◽

High Strength ◽

High Conductivity ◽

Copper Base ◽

Alloying Additions ◽

The Past ◽

Mechanical And Physical Properties ◽

High Nickel ◽

Medium Conductivity

There have been many developments in the copper-base alloys during the past few years, but the full properties now available to the engineer are not being fully utilized in many instances. This paper discusses the newer ranges of alloys with indications of the fields of use: electrical alloys covering both alloys of high conductivity and medium conductivity with mechanical properties, including those at raised temperatures, superior to high-conductivity copper itself; high-strength alloys for mechanical engineering applications, including information on the effects of raised and very low temperatures on mechanical and physical properties; copper alloys for castings—discussed in groups based on gunmetals (for example with additions of nickel), aluminium bronzes (including those with high nickel and other alloying additions), and the manganese-containing alloys. Parallel with the development of new alloys, there have been important advances in the fabricating processes applied to copper-base alloys, and these are briefly discussed in relation to the older as well as the newer materials.

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OLIN C195

Alloy Digest ◽

10.31399/asm.ad.cu0649 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 49 (4) ◽

Keyword(s):

Corrosion Resistance ◽

Physical Properties ◽

Tensile Properties ◽

Copper Alloy ◽

High Strength ◽

Heat Treating ◽

High Conductivity

Abstract Olin C195 is a high-strength, high-conductivity copper alloy developed for applications in current-carrying parts. Typical applications are electrical springs, connectors, and clips. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: CU-649. Producer or source: Olin Brass.

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