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C18400 chromium zirconium copper characteristics and application areas
C18400 Chrome Zirconium Copper is a special copper alloy that combines the elemental properties of chromium and zirconium, making it widely used in many industrial fields. The uniqueness of this alloy lies in its excellent physical properties and processing properties, making it widely used in electrical, electronic, aviation, automotive, and other fields.
The characteristics of C18400 chromium zirconium copper are first reflected in its high strength and hardness. The tensile strength of this alloy is as high as 680MPa, and the hardness can reach HB100-120. This makes it perform well in occasions that need to withstand high loads and high wear, such as contacts, connectors, terminals, etc. of electrical contactors and switches.
In addition, C18400 chromium zirconium copper also has good electrical and thermal conductivity. Its electrical conductivity can reach more than 80% IACS of the international standard, which makes it widely used in electrical and electronic fields, such as electrodes for resistance welding machines, tube sockets for electron tubes, lead frames for integrated circuits, etc. At the same time, its good thermal conductivity also makes it perform well in occasions where heat dissipation is required, such as as a radiator material.
C18400 chrome zirconium copper also has excellent corrosion resistance. In harsh environments such as humidity, high temperature, and high salt, it can still maintain stable performance and is not easy to rust or corrode. This makes it widely used in marine engineering, the chemical industry, and other fields.
In addition to the above characteristics, C18400 chrome zirconium copper also has excellent processing performance. It can be processed through casting, forging, rolling, drawing, and other processes to make products of various shapes and specifications. At the same time, its cutting performance is also good, which is convenient for mechanical processing and manufacturing.
In application, C18400 chrome zirconium copper is widely used in electrical, electronic, aviation, automotive, and other fields. In the electrical field, it is used as contacts, connectors, terminals, etc. of electrical contactors and switches to withstand high loads and high wear. In the electronics field, it is used as electrodes of resistance welding machines, sockets of electron tubes, lead frames of integrated circuits, etc. to ensure good conductivity and heat dissipation. In the aviation and automotive fields, it is used as various structural parts and fasteners to withstand high temperature, high pressure, and high load environments. |
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In general, C18400 chrome zirconium copper has become an indispensable material in many industrial fields due to its high strength, high hardness, good electrical and thermal conductivity, excellent corrosion resistance, and excellent processing performance. With the continuous advancement of science and technology and the continuous development of industry, the application prospects of C18400 chrome zirconium copper will be broader.