TT0.5-0.02 (C14510) Tellurium Copper

TT0.5-0.02 (C14510) Tellurium Copper Encyclopedia

?I. Basic Properties and Composition?

?Material Classification?

TT0.5-0.02 (C14510) is a tellurium copper alloy, a high-performance copper-based material with added tellurium (Te) element, combining conductivity, thermal conductivity, and excellent machinability?.

?Chemical Composition?

?Main Components?: Copper (Cu) ≥99.85%, Tellurium (Te) 0.3-0.7%, Phosphorus (P) 0.01-0.03%, Titanium (Ti) ≤0.02%?13.

?Trace Additions?: Lead (Pb) ≤0.05%, other elements total ≤0.15%?16.

?Naming Standards?

?National Standard?: Corresponds to TTe0.5-0.02 (C14510) in GB/T 5231 standard?.

?International Standard?: UNS C14510 (Unified Numbering System, USA)?.

?II. Core Performance Advantages?

?Physical Properties?

?Conductivity/Thermal Conductivity?: Electrical conductivity ≥100% IACS (superior to pure copper), high thermal conductivity, suitable for efficient heat dissipation scenarios?.

?Non-Magnetic?: Compatible with sensitive fields such as electronics and medical applications?.

?Mechanical Properties?

?Machinability?: Tellurium enhances cutting performance, meeting precision machining requirements?.

?Fatigue Resistance?: Wear-resistant under high-frequency loads, with long cycle life?.

?Environmental Adaptability?

?Corrosion Resistance?: Resistant to atmospheric and seawater corrosion, suitable for marine engineering and chemical equipment?.

?Electrical Erosion Resistance?: High arc tolerance, suitable for high-voltage electrical contacts?.

?III. Processing and Technological Characteristics?

?Forming Processes?

?Cold/Hot Working?: Supports forging, casting, extrusion, stamping, and other processes with high forming stability?.

?Precision Machining?: Can be made into rods, plates, tubes, wires, and profiles with excellent surface finish?.

?Heat Treatment Requirements?

Typically does not require complex heat treatment; the solution-treated state meets processing needs while maintaining high conductivity?.

?IV. Typical Application Fields?

?Field? ?Application Scenarios? ?Performance Adaptation?

?Electronics and Electrical? Semiconductor devices, relay contacts, solar cell electrodes High conductivity + arc erosion resistance??Aerospace? Aircraft fasteners, fuel valves, heat exchangers Corrosion resistance + lightweight?

?Mechanical Manufacturing? Precision mold inserts, wear-resistant stamping tools Excellent machinability + high wear resistance?

?Energy and Transportation? New energy vehicle battery connectors, submarine cable repeaters Corrosion resistance + high stability?

?V. Comparative Advantages Summary?

?Comparison Dimension? ?C14510 Tellurium Copper Advantages? ?Comparison with Similar Materials?

?Conductivity? Higher conductivity than pure copper, more efficient energy transmission Superior to ordinary copper alloys?

?Processing Efficiency? Machinability improved by over 30%, reducing tool wear Better than beryllium copper?

?Economy? Lower cost than high-conductivity beryllium copper, significant cost-effectiveness Suitable for large-scale industrial applications?

?Note?: The "spark-free" characteristic of C14510 tellurium copper makes it an ideal material for explosion-proof tools (e.g., petrochemical equipment)?.