C12200 copper composition is a type of copper alloy that contains around 99.9% pure copper, along with small amounts of lead and phosphorus to improve its machinability. This composition makes it an ideal material for many different applications, including plumbing, electrical wiring, and architectural design. Its high conductivity and corrosion resistance make it a popular choice in various industries. The C12200 copper composition also has excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, making it ideal for conductors and heat exchangers.
It is frequently used for components in aerospace engineering applications as well as medical device manufacturing.
Due to its superior corrosion resistance qualities, Copper C122 is often used in applications where exposure to harsh chemicals or corrosive environments is expected.
The most common heat treatment applied to this alloy are annealing and solution treating/precipitation hardening (ST/PH). Annealing involves heating the metal above its recrystallization temperature before slowly cooling it down in order to increase both its ductility and formability characteristics. Solution treating/precipitation hardening increases the material's hardness by creating precipitates within the metal which strengthens it against wear or tear over time.
Due to its high thermal conductivity (400 W/mK), machining with Copper C122 can be difficult due to rapid tool wear caused by excess heat buildup during cutting operations.
When welding this material, it should be preheated prior to welding in order to prevent cracking during cooling due to rapid thermal expansion differences between base materials and filler metals used during welding operations.
