Copper C18400

Annealing Procedure

The annealing temperature for this alloy is unknown.

Applications

Used for resistance welding equipment components: tips, clamps, wheels; other electrical and mechanical power transmission devices, circuit breaker parts, and high-strength fasteners for elevated-temperature service.

Cold Workability

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

Forgeability

The hot forgeability rating of this alloy is 80. (Forging brass=100). The recommended hot working temperature for this alloy is between 1400-1600 F.

Hot Workability

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

Machinability

The machinability rating of this alloy is 20. (Where Alloy 360 FC Brass is 100).

Principle Design Features

High Copper Alloy, Chromium Copper. Moderately high elevated strength, conductivity 80% IACS.

Weldability

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