Copper Alloys
Alloys possessing superior thermal and electrical conductivity, excellent corrosion resistance, and good machinability.
Subfamily Classifications (16)
View All Subfamilies →| UNS • Canonical Grade | Subfamily | Standard Identifiers | Conductivity (% IACS) | Yield & Context | Status | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C93200 Bearing Bronze (SAE 660)SAE 660 | Bearing Bronze | UNS: C93200COMMERCIAL: SAE 660 Bearing BronzeCDA: Alloy 932 | 12 % IACSTYPICAL · 20 °C · CDA Physical Properties: Volume conductivity 12.0 % IACS at 68°F (20°C) | 96.5 MPaTYPICAL · As Centrifugal Cast (M02) · As Centrifugal Cast · 20 °C · Yield strength at 0.5% extension under load | VERIFIED |
Verified Copper Alloys Comparison Pairs (17)
Open Compare Engine →ETP commercial high-conductivity copper vs OFE high-purity oxygen-free copper (<5 ppm O2) for hydrogen atmosphere brazing, glass-to-metal seals, and vacuum electronics.
Selection between high-conductivity electrolytic tough pitch copper and oxygen-free copper for welding and high-temperature brazing operations.
Comparison of high electrical conductivity busbar copper versus phosphorus-deoxidized plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration tubing.
Trade-off between electrical and thermal conductivity of unalloyed copper versus high-speed automated lathe machinability of leaded brass.
Selection between low-phosphorus (DLP) and high-phosphorus (DHP) deoxidized coppers for thermal transfer, brazing, and cold forming.
Fabrication selection between deep-drawing cold ductility (70/30 brass) and automated high-speed turning machinability (leaded brass).
Comparison of 5% tin and 8% tin phosphor bronzes for spring contact, fatigue endurance, and sliding wear resistance.
Marine seawater piping and condenser alloy evaluation: 90/10 copper-nickel versus 70/30 copper-nickel for marine fluid handling and corrosion endurance.
Cast bronze bearing selection: anti-friction sleeve bearing bronze (SAE 660) versus high-strength aluminum bronze (9C) for heavy load and wear components.