Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of UNS C12000 copper is outlined in the following table.
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| Cu | 99.9 |
| P | 0.008 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of UNS C12000 copper are tabulated below.
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 8.89 g/cm3 | 0.321 lb/in3 |
| Melting point | 1083°C | 1981°F |
Mechanical Properties
The following table shows mechanical properties of UNS C12000 copper.
Welding
Brazing, gas shielded arc welding, oxyacetylene welding, soldering, and butt welding are the methods used for welding UNS C12000 copper. It is suggested that seam welding, coated metal arc welding, and spot welding are not used for welding this alloy.
Forging
Forging of UNS C12000 copper can be performed at a temperature of about 760 to 871°C (1400 to 1600°F). This alloy has good forgeability.
Hot Working
UNS C12000 copper has excellent hot working capacity.
Cold Working
UNS C12000 copper has good excellent cold working capacity.
Annealing
Annealing of UNS C12000 copper can be performed at 372 to 649°C (700 to 1200°F).
Applications
UNS C12000 copper finds applications in bus bars and electromechanical hardware connectors.
