Chemical Composition
C50800 is a high-performance copper alloy primarily composed of copper (Cu) and tin (Sn), with trace amounts of other elements such as phosphorus (P). Its typical chemical composition is as follows:
- Copper (Cu): ≥99.5%
- Tin (Sn): 0.8%-1.2%
- Phosphorus (P): 0.03%-0.35%
This alloy, through its precise compositional ratios, ensures excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance, while also offering good processability.
Physical and Mechanical Properties
C50800 copper material exhibits the following notable performance characteristics:
1. Electrical and Thermal Conductivity: With an electrical conductivity of approximately 85%-90% IACS, it offers excellent thermal conductivity, making it suitable for applications requiring efficient heat transfer.
2. Mechanical Strength: It boasts a tensile strength of 300-400 MPa, moderate hardness, and good ductility and machinability. 3. Corrosion Resistance: Stable in freshwater, seawater, and various industrial environments, with outstanding resistance to oxidation and sulfidation.
4. Weldability and Formability: Easy to braze, solder, and perform hot and cold processing, suitable for complex forming processes such as stamping and bending.
Product Forms and Specifications
C50800 is available in a variety of forms, including:
- Copper Rod: A wide range of diameters, suitable for precision machining such as turning and milling.
- Copper Plate: Customizable thickness, high surface finish, suitable for stamping or cutting.
Both forms support further surface treatments such as polishing and plating to meet diverse application requirements.
Typical Applications
Due to its comprehensive performance, C50800 is widely used in the following fields:
1. Electronics and Electrical: Manufacturing connectors, relays, switch components, etc., ensuring stable conductivity and durability.
2. Marine Engineering: Used in ship components and desalination equipment, with excellent resistance to seawater corrosion.
3. Industrial Equipment: Chemical pipelines and heat exchanger components, suitable for high-temperature and high-pressure environments.
4. Architectural Decoration: After surface treatment, it can be used as a high-end decorative material, combining aesthetics with functionality.
C50800 copper alloy strikes a balance between strength, corrosion resistance, and processability, making it an ideal choice for applications requiring high reliability and long life. Its diverse product forms and wide range of applications make it a high-quality material solution for both industrial and residential applications.
The company has a cluster of leading copper processing production lines in China, including:
German imported precision copper tube production line (annual output of 30,000 tons)
Japanese technology copper foil rolling line (thinnest up to 6μm)
Fully automatic copper bar continuous extrusion line
Intelligent copper sheet and strip finishing mill unit
Digitalized control and management of the whole production process is realized through MES system, and the dimensional accuracy of the products can reach ±0.01mm.
