Copper
Copper: An Introduction
Depending on its mechanical properties, copper can be used in a variety of applications. Due to its strength, hardness, thermal conductivity, and corrosion resistance, copper is a popular material valued for its aesthetic and functional properties. Copper can be made into alloys to improve its mechanical properties as well.
Copper Information
| Features | Info |
| Subtypes | 101, 110 |
| Process | Fabrication of sheet metal and CNC machining |
| Intolerance | ISO 2768 |
| Applications | Wire connectors, bus bars, gaskets, and other electrical components |
| Finishing Options | Machined, media-blasted, or hand-polished |
Subtypes of Copper Available
| Types of subtypes | Tensile strength (yield strength) | Break elongation | Hardness | Density | Temperature maximum |
| Copper 110 | (1/2 hard) 42,000 psi | 20 percent | F40 Rockwell | The density of the material is 0.322 pounds per cubic inch. | 500°F |
| Copper 101 | A pressure of 37,000 pounds per square inch (half hard) | 14 percent | F60 Rockwell | The density of the material is 0.323 pounds per cubic inch. | 500°F |