Properties of copper and copper alloys
1. Good electrical and thermal conductivity: Copper and its alloys have excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, so they are widely used in electronics, electrical, communications and other fields.
2. Good plasticity and processability: Copper alloy has good plasticity and can be used to manufacture parts of various shapes and sizes.
3. Good corrosion resistance: Copper alloy can maintain stability in various harsh environments.
4. Good strength and hardness: Copper alloy has high strength and hardness and can be used to manufacture parts that require strength and hardness.
5. Good heat resistance and wear resistance: Copper alloy has stable performance under high temperature, high pressure, high speed and other working conditions, and is suitable for manufacturing corresponding parts. Especially Sn-containing multi-component copper alloy wear-resistant parts, bushings, bearing bushes, turbines, etc.
6. Good antibacterial properties: Copper alloy has certain antibacterial properties and can be used to manufacture medical devices, food processing equipment, etc. Releases copper ions in the water medium. Cu ions have the effect of inhibiting the growth of bacteria and aquatic organisms, so it is used in drinking water delivery pipes, washing machine drums, and ship propellers.
7. Good electromagnetic shielding performance: Copper and certain copper alloys can block the propagation of electromagnetic waves. The magnetic susceptibility is extremely low and is used in compasses, radars and other environments that resist external magnetic fields.
8. Environmentally friendly materials: Certain copper alloys are non-toxic and can be used to make parts that come into contact with food.
9. Economical: The price of copper alloy is relatively low and suitable for large-scale applications.
