CopperC18000 Copper

C18000 Copper

Nickel-silicon-chromium copper (Class 3)

C18000 copper (copper-nickel-silicon-chromium, CuNiSiCr) is a high-strength, heat-treatable alloy with good electrical and thermal conductivity and excellent resistance to softening at elevated temperatures. It is a beryllium-free RWMA Class 3 material, the benchmark for resistance welding electrodes and wheels, mold holders and components that combine mechanical strength and conductivity.

Main features
High mechanical strength and wear resistance
Good electrical and thermal conductivity
Excellent stability at elevated temperatures
Standards and equivalents
UNSASTM / ASMERWMAENDINJIS
C18000—Class 3———
Chemical composition
%NiSiCrFeCoCu
Min1.800.400.10------------
Max3.000.800.800.15----Bal.
Supply condition
Hot rolledTF00 (AT) · TH04 temper
Hot forgedTF00 (AT) · TH04 temper
Cold drawnTF00 (AT) · TH04 temper
Available package sizes
Round bars1/2" – 4"12.7 mm – 101.6 mm
Plates1/8" – 6"3.18 mm – 152.4 mm
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Typical applications
  • Resistance welding electrodes
  • Welding wheels and tips
  • Electrode holders and fixtures
  • Sprue bushings
  • Injection mold cavities
  • Hot runner systems
  • Mold inserts
  • Contacts and switching
  • High-temperature components

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