Copper Chromium Zirconium

Chromium Copper Zirconium
alloy grade CuCrZr
Micro Structure
Material No. UNS System (ASTM): C18150
Chemical Composition
Element
Cu(1,2) Cr Zr
Min (%) 0.5 0.03
Max (%) Rem 1.5 0.3
  1. Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.7% min.
  2. Cu value includes Ag.

Mechanical Properties

Physical Properties

Melting Point – Liquidus °C 1080
Melting Point – Solidus °C 1070
Density lb/cu in. at 20°C 0.321
Specific Gravity 8.89
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 20°C 80
Thermal Conductivity Btu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 20°C 187
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 20-100 10⁻⁶ per °F (20 – 100°F) 9.5
Modulus of Elasticity in Tension ksi 17000

Thermal Properties

Treatment Minimum* Maximum* Value* Time**
Solution Treatment 0.5
Precipitation Treatment 427 3
Annealing 982 1010
Hot Treatment 815 927
* Temperature is measured in Celsius. ** Time is measured in minutes.

Fabrication Properties

Technique Stability
Machinability Rating 20
General Fabrication Processes
  • Forging
  • Extruding
  • Drawing
  • Cold working
  • Hot working
  • Impacting
  • Ring Rolling
  • Bending
  • Machining

Applicable Form

Form Description
Rod Hot Extruded & Cold Drawn Copper Rod
Flat Hot Extruded & Cold Drawn Copper (Bar, Strips)
Profile Hot Extruded & Cold Drawn Copper Cut to length
Wheel Forged and Machined
Tube Hot Extruded Tube & Machined
Block Forged and Machined
Ring Forged, Rolled and Machined

Typical Uses / Application

Product Category Product Reason
Electrical Connectors Electrical Connectors Electrical Conductivity, Moderate Strength, Thermal Conductivity
Contacts Electrical Conductivity, Moderate Strength, Thermal Conductivity
Electric Motor and Generator Components Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity
Electrical Conductors Requiring Greater Strength than Copper Electrical Conductivity, Moderate Strength
Electrical Connectors Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity, Heat Treatable, Moderate Strength
Electron Tube Grid Side Rods Electrical Conductivity, Moderate Strength, Retains Strength at High Temperatures
Parts for Electronic Devices Electrical Conductivity, Moderate Strength, Thermal Conductivity
Semi-Conductor Bases Electrical Conductivity, Moderate Strength
Switch Contacts Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity
Switch Gears Electrical Conductivity, Moderate Strength, Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Conductors Requiring Greater Strength than Copper Electrical Conductivity, Moderate Strength
Industrial Resistance Welding Machine Electrodes Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity
Seam Welding Wheels Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity
Spot Welding Tips Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity
Short Circuit Ring Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity

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