C14500 Tellurium Copper Manufacturer & Supplier
Tellurium copper — copper that can be turned at production rates. A little over half a percent of tellurium breaks the chip, lifting machinability to around 85% of free cutting brass while holding roughly 93% IACS.
UNS: UNS C14500 / CW118C CuTeP | Category: Free Machining Copper
Size Range
Outer Diameter: Rod 6-80 mm · hexagon 8-50 mm · flat to drawing
Chemical Composition (%)
| Cu | Te | P |
|---|---|---|
| 99.5 min | 0.40-0.70 | 0.004-0.012 |
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength
- 220-280 MPa (annealed), 310-390 MPa (hard)
- Yield Strength
- 90 MPa annealed
- Elongation
- 25%
- Hardness
- 60-95 HV
Applicable Standards
- ASTM B301
- EN 12163
- EN 10204 3.1
Applications
- Screw machine electrical contacts
- Welding torch and electrode holders
- Resistance welding tips and shanks
- Soldering iron tips
- Machined connectors and terminals
Industries Served
- Electrical & Electronics
- Switchgear & Panel Building
- General Engineering
- Automotive & Auto Components
- Power & Energy
- Railways & Metro
Equivalent Grades
- CW118C
- CW118C
- CuTeP
- CuTeP
- C14500
- C14500
- JIS C1450
- JIS C1450