Copper Alloys
Alloys possessing superior thermal and electrical conductivity, excellent corrosion resistance, and good machinability.
Subfamily Classifications (16)
View All Subfamilies →| UNS • Canonical Grade | Subfamily | Standard Identifiers | Conductivity (% IACS) | Yield & Context | Status | Actions |
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| C19400 High-Strength Modified Copper (HSM Copper)HSM Copper | High-Performance Copper Alloys | UNS: C19400COMMERCIAL: High Strength Modified CopperCDA: Alloy 194 | 65 % IACSTYPICAL · 20 °C · CDA Physical Properties: Volume conductivity 65.0 % IACS at 68°F (20°C) | 365.4 MPaTYPICAL · 1/2 Hard (H02) · Flat Products · 0.04 · 20 °C · Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under load | VERIFIED |
Verified Copper Alloys Comparison Pairs (17)
Open Compare Engine →ETP commercial high-conductivity copper vs OFE high-purity oxygen-free copper (<5 ppm O2) for hydrogen atmosphere brazing, glass-to-metal seals, and vacuum electronics.
Selection between high-conductivity electrolytic tough pitch copper and oxygen-free copper for welding and high-temperature brazing operations.
Comparison of high electrical conductivity busbar copper versus phosphorus-deoxidized plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration tubing.
Trade-off between electrical and thermal conductivity of unalloyed copper versus high-speed automated lathe machinability of leaded brass.
Selection between low-phosphorus (DLP) and high-phosphorus (DHP) deoxidized coppers for thermal transfer, brazing, and cold forming.
Fabrication selection between deep-drawing cold ductility (70/30 brass) and automated high-speed turning machinability (leaded brass).
Comparison of 5% tin and 8% tin phosphor bronzes for spring contact, fatigue endurance, and sliding wear resistance.
Marine seawater piping and condenser alloy evaluation: 90/10 copper-nickel versus 70/30 copper-nickel for marine fluid handling and corrosion endurance.
Cast bronze bearing selection: anti-friction sleeve bearing bronze (SAE 660) versus high-strength aluminum bronze (9C) for heavy load and wear components.