Copper Tellurium

Copper Tellurium
alloy grade CuTe
Micro Structure
Material No. UNS System (ASTM): C14500
Chemical Composition
Element
Cu(1,2,3) P Te
Min (%) 99.9 0.004 0.3
Max (%) 0.012 0.7
  1. Includes Te + P.
  2. Includes oxygen-free or deoxidized grades with deoxidizers (such as phosphorus boron lithium or others in an amount agreed upon.
  3. Cu value includes Ag.

Mechanical Properties

Physical Properties

Melting Point – Liquidus °C 1080
Melting Point – Solidus °C 1051
Density lb/cu in. at 20°C 0.323
Specific Gravity 8.94
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 20°C 93
Thermal Conductivity Btu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 20°C 205
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 20-100 10⁻⁶ per °C (20 – 100°C) 9.5
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 20-200 10⁻⁶ per °C (20 – 200°C) 9.7
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 20-300 10⁻⁶ per °C (20 – 300°C) 9.9
Specific Heat Capacity Btu/ lb /°F at 20°C 0.092
Modulus of Elasticity in Tension ksi 17000
Modulus of Rigidity ksi 6400

Thermal Properties

Treatment Minimum* Maximum*
Annealing 426 649
Hot Treatment 760 871
* Temperature is Measured in Celsius.

Fabrication Properties

Technique Stability
Brazing Good
Butt Weld Fair
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Good
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Good
Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended
Forgeability Rating 65
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Fair
Machinability Rating 85
Oxyacetylene Welding Fair
Seam Weld Not Recommended
Soldering Excellent
Spot Weld Not Recommended
General Fabrication Processes
  • Cold working
  • Drawing
  • Extruding
  • Forging
  • Hot working
  • Machining

Applicable Form

Form Description
Flat Hot Extruded & Cold Drawn Copper Flat Product
Rod Hot Extruded & Cold Drawn Copper Rods

Typical Uses / Application

Product Category Product Reason
Electrical Electrical Connectors Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity, Corrosion Resistance, Machinability
Motor Parts Corrosion Resistance, Machinability
Soldering Copper Electrical Conductivity, Resistance to Thermal Softening, Corrosion Resistance
Switch Parts Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity, Corrosion Resistance, Machinability
Transistor Bases Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity, Corrosion Resistance, Machinability
Industrial Forgings Corrosion Resistance, Machinability, Resistance to Thermal Softening
Welding Torch Tips Electrical Conductivity, Machinability, Resistance to Softening

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