Copper Cadmium

Copper Cadmium
alloy grade CuCd
Micro Structure
Material No. UNS System(ASTM): C16200
Chemical Composition
Element
Cu(1,2) Fe Cd
Min (%) 0.7
Max (%) Rem 0.02 1.2
  1. Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min.
  2. Cu value includes Ag.

Mechanical Properties

Physical Properties

Melting Point – Liquidus °C 1076
Melting Point – Solidus °C 1030
Density lb/cu in. at 20°C 0.321
Specific Gravity 8.89
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 20°C 90
Thermal Conductivity Btu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 20°C 208
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 20-100 10⁻⁶ per °C (20 – 100°C) 9.4
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 20-200 10⁻⁶ per °C (20 – 200°C) 9.6
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 20-300 10⁻⁶ per °C (68 – 300°C) 9.8
Specific Heat Capacity Btu/ lb /°F at 20°C 0.09
Modulus of Elasticity in Tension ksi 17000
Modulus of Rigidity ksi 6400

Thermal Properties

Treatment Minimum* Maximum*
Annealing 427 760
Hot Treatment 760 871
* Temperature is measured in Celsius.

Fabrication Properties

Technique Stability
Brazing Excellent
Butt Weld Good
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Excellent
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Good
Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Good
Machinability Rating 20
Oxyacetylene Welding Good
Seam Weld Not Recommended
Soldering Excellent
Spot Weld Not Recommended
General Fabrication Processes
  • Hot Extruding
  • Cold Drawing
  • Machining

Applicable Form

Form Description
Rod Hot Extruded & Cold Drawn copper Rod
Hexagonal Hot Extruded & Cold Drawn copper Rod
Flat Hot Extruded & Cold Drawn copper
Profile Hot Extruded & Cold Drawn copper
Cut to length

Typical Uses / Application

Product Category Product Reason
Electrical Connectors Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity, Moderate Strength, Arc Erosion Resistant
Contacts Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity, Moderate Strength, Corrosion Resistance, Solderability
Current Carrying Rings Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity, Moderate Strength, Corrosion Resistance
Resistance and Spot Welding Electrodes Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity, Oxidation Resistance, Resistance to Thermal Softening
Switch Gear Switch Gear Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity, Moderate Strength
Industrial Back Up Bars Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity, Moderate Strength, Retains Strength at High Temperatures, Arc Erosion Resistant
Resistance Welding Tips Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity, Resistance to Softening, Resistance to Deformation During Resistance Welding

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