Copper Alloy C15500

Copper Alloy Data
C15500
C15500
Tradename:
Designation:
Active? True
Inactive Date:
US EPA Registered Antimicrobial? True
Chemical Composition
Element
(1)
Cu
Min (%)
Max (%)
99.75
Ag(2)
Mg
0.040
0.027
0.08
0.080
0.10
0.13
(1) Cu value includes Ag. (2) Ag 0.027 - 0.10% min is the equivalent of, Ag 8 - 30 Troy Oz min.
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Mechanical Properties*
Form
Temper Code
Tensile Strength YS-0.5% Ext Elongation

(ksi)
(ksi)
(%)
H02
53 Typ
47 Typ
13 Typ
H01
45 Typ
36 Typ
25 Typ
H01
45 Typ
36 Typ
28 Typ
Extra Spring
H10
72 Typ
68 Typ
3 Typ
Hard
H04
62 Typ
57 Typ
5 Typ
97 Typ
O50
40 Typ
18 Typ
40 Typ
70 Typ
Temper
1/2 Hard
1/4 Hard
Flat Products
Light Anneal
O50
40 Typ
18 Typ
34 Typ
Special Spring
H12
75 Typ
70 Typ
3 Typ
Spring
H08
67 Typ
65 Typ
4 Typ
Super Spring
H14
80 Typ
72 Typ
3 Typ
6
Rockwell B scale
YS-0.2% Oset
Section Size
(in)
92 Typ
47 Typ
0.04
89 Typ
36 Typ
0.04
89 Typ
36 Typ
0.2
71 Typ
0.04
57 Typ
0.04
18 Typ
0.2
18 Typ
0.04
73 Typ
0.04
67 Typ
0.04
75 Typ
0.04
Rockwell F scale
Fatigue Strength**
(ksi)
80 Typ
70 Typ
24 Typ
15 Typ
82 Typ
100 Typ
84 Typ
23 Typ
* Measured at room temperature, 68F (20C). ** Fatigue Strength: 100 x 10 cycles, unless indicated as [N] x 10 .
Physical Properties
Melting Point - LiquidusF
1980
Melting Point - SolidusF
1972
Densitylb/cu in. at 68F
0.322
Specic Gravity
8.91
Electrical Conductivity*% IACS at 68F
90
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ F at 68F
200
Coecient of Thermal Expansion 68-21210 per F (68 212F)
9.8
Specic Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /F at 68F
0.092
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi
17000
Modulus of Rigidityksi
6400
* Volume basis after precipitation heat treatment.
Fabrication Properties
Technique
Suitability
Soldering
Excellent
Brazing
Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding
Not Recommended
Gas Shielded Arc Welding
Not Recommended
Coated Metal Arc Welding
Not Recommended
Spot Weld
Good
Seam Weld
Not Recommended
Butt Weld
Not Recommended
Capacity for Being Cold Worked
Excellent
Capacity for Being Hot Formed
Excellent
Forgeability Rating
65
Machinability Rating
20
Common Fabrication Processes

Bending
Blanking
Drawing
Etching
Forming
Machining
Shearing
Spinning
Thermal Properties
Treatment
Minimum*
Maximum*
Annealing
900
1000
Hot Treatment
1400
1600
*Measured in Fahrenheit
Typical uses
Product Category
Electrical
Product
Reason Category
Reason
Commutators for Electric Motors
Conductivity (Electrical)
Electrical Conductivity
Conductivity (Thermal)
Thermal Conductivity
Corrosion Resistance
Machining Characteristics
Machinability
Mechanical Properties
Retains Strength at High Temperatures
Conductors in Solid State Devices
Contacts
Contacts
Contacts
Contacts
Electrical Connectors
Forming Characteristics
Formability
Electronic Components
Moderate Strength
Fittings
Fittings
Fittings
Moderate Strength
Fittings
Flexing Switch Parts
High Endurance Limit
Lead Frames
Lead Frames
Lead Frames
Lead Frames
Softening Resistance
Resistance to Softening
Tinsel Wire
Tinsel Wire
Moderate Strength
Tinsel Wire
Wire, High Strength for Aircraft Hook Up
Moderate Strength
Product Category
Fasteners
Industrial
Product
Reason Category
Reason
Clamps
Clamps
Clamps
Clamps
Diaphragms
Diaphragms
Moderate Strength
Diaphragms
Heat Sinks
Heat Sinks
Heat Sinks
Forming Characteristics
Formability
Heat Sinks
Softening Resistance
Resistance to Softening
High Conductivity, Light Duty Springs
Moderate Strength
Resistance Welding Electrodes
Oxidation Resistance
Applicable Specications
Form
Strip
Specic Sub-Form
Electric Connector & Spring Contact
System
Standard
ASTM
B888/B88M
Description
COPPER ALLOY STRIP FOR USE IN MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS OR SPRING CONTACTS
Corrosion Properties
No information available.

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Tensile Strength YS-0.5% Ext Elongation

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Melting Point - SolidusF

Densitylb/cu in. at 68F

Electrical Conductivity*% IACS at 68F

Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ F at 68F

Coecient of Thermal Expansion 68-21210 per F (68 212F)

Specic Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /F at 68F

Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi

* Volume basis after precipitation heat treatment.

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Gas Shielded Arc Welding

Coated Metal Arc Welding

Capacity for Being Cold Worked

Capacity for Being Hot Formed

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Common Fabrication Processes

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Commutators for Electric Motors

Commutators for Electric Motors

Commutators for Electric Motors

Commutators for Electric Motors

Commutators for Electric Motors

Retains Strength at High Temperatures

Conductors in Solid State Devices

Conductors in Solid State Devices

Conductors in Solid State Devices

Conductors in Solid State Devices

Retains Strength at High Temperatures

Retains Strength at High Temperatures

Retains Strength at High Temperatures

Retains Strength at High Temperatures

Flexing Switch Parts

Flexing Switch Parts

Flexing Switch Parts

Flexing Switch Parts

High Endurance Limit

Retains Strength at High Temperatures

Wire, High Strength for Aircraft Hook Up

Wire, High Strength for Aircraft Hook Up

Wire, High Strength for Aircraft Hook Up

Retains Strength at High Temperatures

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Retains Strength at High Temperatures

Retains Strength at High Temperatures

High Conductivity, Light Duty Springs

High Conductivity, Light Duty Springs

High Conductivity, Light Duty Springs

High Conductivity, Light Duty Springs

High Conductivity, Light Duty Springs

Retains Strength at High Temperatures

Resistance Welding Electrodes

Resistance Welding Electrodes

Resistance Welding Electrodes

Resistance Welding Electrodes

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