Comparison of UNS C95500 and UNS C95400 Copper Alloys

This document provides a comprehensive comparison between the UNS C95500 and UNS C95400 copper alloys, detailing their chemical composition, mechanical properties, temperature performance, industry applications, shapes and sizes, production standards, processing techniques, advantages and disadvantages, and similar products, all presented in table formats.

Chemical Composition

Element	UNS C95500 Content (%)	UNS C95400 Content (%)
Copper, Cu	78.0	83.0
Aluminum, Al	10.0 – 11.5	10.0
Nickel, Ni	3.0 – 5.50	1.0 – 1.5
Iron, Fe	3.0 – 5.0	3.0 – 5.0
Manganese, Mn	3.50	0.5

Mechanical Properties

UNS C95500

Property	Metric	Imperial
Hardness, Brinell (sand cast)	192	192
Tensile Strength	585 – 660 MPa	84800 – 95700 psi
Yield Strength	240 – 360 MPa	34800 – 52200 psi
Elongation at Break	5.00% – 25.00%	5.00% – 25.00%
Compressive Strength	240 – 690 MPa	34800 – 100000 psi

UNS C95400

Property	Metric	Imperial
Hardness, Brinell	170 – 210	170 – 210
Tensile Strength	380 – 550 MPa	55000 – 80000 psi
Yield Strength	200 – 300 MPa	29000 – 43500 psi
Elongation at Break	10.00% – 30.00%	10.00% – 30.00%
Compressive Strength	200 – 500 MPa	29000 – 72500 psi

Performance at Different Temperatures

Property	C95500	C95400
Thermal Expansion Coefficient	16.2 µm/m°C	16.5 µm/m°C
Thermal Conductivity	42.0 W/mK	35.0 W/mK

Industry Applications

Permohonan	C95500	C95400
Marine Components	Shafting, fittings	Propellers, valves
Electrical	Electrical connectors	Electrical components
Automotive	Transmission parts	Gears and bushings

Shapes and Sizes

Shape	C95500	C95400
Standard Forms	Rods, tubes, castings	Rods, plates, tubes
Custom Sizes	Available on request	Available on request

Production Standards

Standard	C95500	C95400
ASTM	B148, B271	B148, B271
MIL	Not applicable	MIL B-24480

Processing Techniques

Welding

Technique	C95500	C95400
Preferred Methods	Brazing, soldering	Brazing, soldering
Not Recommended	Oxyacetylene welding	Oxyacetylene welding

Machinability

Alloy Rating (C36000 = 100)	C95500	C95400
Machinability Rating	50%	60%

Heat Treatment

Heat Treatment	C95500	C95400
Stress Relieving Temperature	316°C (600°F)	316°C (600°F)
Reaction to Heat Treatment	Does not react significantly	Slight improvement in strength

Advantages and Disadvantages

C95500

Advantages	Disadvantages
High strength and hardness	Higher cost per unit
Good fatigue resistance	More complex processing

C95400

Advantages	Disadvantages
Excellent corrosion resistance	Lower strength than C95500
Good machinability	Limited applications in high-stress environments

Similar Products

Similar Products	C95500	C95400
Other Copper Alloys	C95600, C95200	C95200, C93200
Bronze Alloys	Aluminum bronze, tin bronze	Aluminum bronze, tin bronze

This comparison provides a detailed overview of the properties and characteristics of UNS C95500 and UNS C95400 copper alloys, assisting in material selection for specific applications. If you have further inquiries or require additional information, please feel free to ask!

Comparison of UNS C95500 and UNS C95400 Copper Alloys

Chemical Composition