For convenience, this SAE Information Report is presented in two parts as shown below. To avoid repetition, however, data applicable to both wrought and cast alloys is included only in Part 1.
Part I—Wrought Copper and Copper Alloys
Types of Copper (
Table 1
)
General Characteristics (
Table 3
)
Electrical Conductivity
Thermal Conductivity
General Mechanical Properties (
Table 10
)
Yield Strength
Fatigue Strength
Physical Properties (
Table 2
)
General Fabricating Properties (
Table 3
)
Formability
Bending
Hot Forming
Machinability
Joining
Surface Finishing
Color
Corrosion Resistance
Effect of Temperature
Typical Uses (
Table 3
)
Part II—Cast Copper Alloys
Types of Casting Alloys
Effects of Alloy Elements and Impurities
General Characteristics (
Table 11
)
Physical Properties (
Table 12
)
Typical Uses (
Table 11
)