Copper C18100

Annealing Procedure

The annealing temperature for this alloy is between 1110 and 1300 F.

Applications

Applications include high stress, high temperature applications such as welding electrodes, electrical components, contacts and studs.

Cold Workability

The capacity for cold working this alloy is rated as "excellent".

Forgeability

The hot forgeability rating of this alloy is unknown. (Forging brass=100). The recommended hot working temperature for this alloy is between 1450-1700 F.

Hot Workability

This alloy's capacity for being hot formed is rated as "excellent".

Machinability

The machinability rating of this alloy is unknown. (Where Alloy 360 FC Brass is 100).

Principle Design Features

High Copper Alloy. Good wear resistance and high strength at elevated temperatures.

Weldability

Soldering is rated as "excellent", brazing is rated as "good", oxyacetylene welding is "not recommended", gas shielded arc welding is rated as "good", coated metal arc welding is "unknown", spot welding is "not recommended", seam welding is "not recommended", and butt welding is rated as "fair".