This document provides a comprehensive comparison between the UNS C95500 and UNS C95400 copper alloys, detailing their chemical composition, mechanical properties, temperature performance, industry applications, shapes and sizes, production standards, processing techniques, advantages and disadvantages, and similar products, all presented in table formats.
Chemical Composition
Element
UNS C95500 Content (%)
UNS C95400 Content (%)
Copper, Cu
78.0
83.0
Aluminum, Al
10.0 – 11.5
10.0
Nickel, Ni
3.0 – 5.50
1.0 – 1.5
Iron, Fe
3.0 – 5.0
3.0 – 5.0
Manganese, Mn
3.50
0.5
Mechanical Properties
UNS C95500
Property
Metric
Imperial
Hardness, Brinell (sand cast)
192
192
Tensile Strength
585 – 660 MPa
84800 – 95700 psi
Yield Strength
240 – 360 MPa
34800 – 52200 psi
Elongation at Break
5.00% – 25.00%
5.00% – 25.00%
Compressive Strength
240 – 690 MPa
34800 – 100000 psi
UNS C95400
Property
Metric
Imperial
Hardness, Brinell
170 – 210
170 – 210
Tensile Strength
380 – 550 MPa
55000 – 80000 psi
Yield Strength
200 – 300 MPa
29000 – 43500 psi
Elongation at Break
10.00% – 30.00%
10.00% – 30.00%
Compressive Strength
200 – 500 MPa
29000 – 72500 psi
Performance at Different Temperatures
Property
C95500
C95400
Thermal Expansion Coefficient
16.2 µm/m°C
16.5 µm/m°C
Thermal Conductivity
42.0 W/mK
35.0 W/mK
Industry Applications
Application
C95500
C95400
Marine Components
Shafting, fittings
Propellers, valves
Electrical
Electrical connectors
Electrical components
Automotive
Transmission parts
Gears and bushings
Shapes and Sizes
Shape
C95500
C95400
Standard Forms
Rods, tubes, castings
Rods, plates, tubes
Custom Sizes
Available on request
Available on request
Production Standards
Standard
C95500
C95400
ASTM
B148, B271
B148, B271
MIL
Not applicable
MIL B-24480
Processing Techniques
Welding
Technique
C95500
C95400
Preferred Methods
Brazing, soldering
Brazing, soldering
Not Recommended
Oxyacetylene welding
Oxyacetylene welding
Machinability
Alloy Rating (C36000 = 100)
C95500
C95400
Machinability Rating
50%
60%
Heat Treatment
Heat Treatment
C95500
C95400
Stress Relieving Temperature
316°C (600°F)
316°C (600°F)
Reaction to Heat Treatment
Does not react significantly
Slight improvement in strength
Advantages and Disadvantages
C95500
Advantages
Disadvantages
High strength and hardness
Higher cost per unit
Good fatigue resistance
More complex processing
C95400
Advantages
Disadvantages
Excellent corrosion resistance
Lower strength than C95500
Good machinability
Limited applications in high-stress environments
Similar Products
Similar Products
C95500
C95400
Other Copper Alloys
C95600, C95200
C95200, C93200
Bronze Alloys
Aluminum bronze, tin bronze
Aluminum bronze, tin bronze
This comparison provides a detailed overview of the properties and characteristics of UNS C95500 and UNS C95400 copper alloys, assisting in material selection for specific applications. If you have further inquiries or require additional information, please feel free to ask!
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