C18150 Chromium Zirconium Copper Material Properties
The following data is provided for informational purposes only. It was provided with permission by the Copper Development Association at www.copper.org.
Last Update: Jan 10, 2007
Chemical Compostion
(%max., unless shown as range or min.)
| CU (1) | CR | ZR | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Min./Max. |
REM. |
0.50-1.5 |
0.05-0.25 |
|
Nominal |
98.9 |
1.0 |
0.10 |
(1) Cu value includes Ag.
Note: Cu + Sum of Named Elements, 99.7% min.
Applicable Specifications
No information available.
Common Fabrication Processes
Bending, Cold Heading, Machining
Fabrication Properties
| Joining Technique | Suitability |
|---|---|
|
Machinability Rating |
20 |
Physical Properties
| US Customary | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
|
Melting Point - Liquids |
1976 F |
1080 C |
|
Melting Point - Solidus |
1958 F |
1070 C |
|
Density |
0.321 LB/IN3 @ 68 F |
8.89 GM/CM3 @ 20 C |
|
Specific Gravity |
8.89 |
8.89 |
|
Electrical Conductivity |
80% ACS @ 68 F |
0.468 MEGASIEMENS/CM @ 20 C |
|
Thermal Conductivity |
187.0 BTU · FT/(HR · FT2·OF) @ 68 F |
323.6 W/M · OK AT 20 C |
|
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
9.5 ·10–6 PER OF (68–572 F) |
16.45 ·10–6 PER OC (20–100 C)
|
|
Modulas of Elasticity in Tension |
17000 KSI |
117200 MPa |
Tempers Most Commonly Used
No information available.
Typical Uses
Consumer
Pencil-type & Light Soldering Guns: Tips, Rod Extensions
Electrical
Resistance Welding Electrodes
Industrial
Welding Electrodes, Welding Wheels, Tips and Rod Extensions