tellurium copper

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tellurium copper

Tellurium copper, particularly the C14500 grade, is a unique copper alloy developed in the 1960s in the United States to meet specific industrial needs. It’s renowned for its high conductivity and excellent free-cutting properties, making it an ideal choice for precision machining in various applications. This alloy balances superb electrical and thermal conductivity with resistance to corrosion and electric ablation. Additionally, it demonstrates impressive cold and hot processing capabilities, allowing for forging, casting, extrusion, drawing, and punching.

This material, a blend of copper and tellurium, contains about 0.4-0.7% tellurium, enhancing its machinability. It conforms to ASTM B301/B301M-13 standards, showcasing top-notch free-cutting performance among high-copper alloys. It’s also noted for its good cold and hot processing performance and can be shaped into various forms such as plates, sheets, rods, wires, and tubes.

Tellurium copper is especially valuable in fields requiring high conductivity, corrosion resistance, and durability. Its applications include precision electronic and electrical components, advanced electromechanical parts, plumbing fittings, and electrical contacts. It’s also used in plasma and laser cutting accessories, as well as in automotive starters and switches.

With the rise of new energy vehicles and the construction of charging stations, tellurium copper has become crucial in high-current connectors due to its resistance to arcing and its longevity and safety features. Its performance and ease of processing have made it a preferred material in the high-current connector sector since 2010, particularly in the new energy vehicle industry.

Mechanical behavior

Tensile Strength
R m Mpa
350-380
Yield Strength
δ 0.5 Mpa
330-370
Elongation
%
9-12

Physical properties

Thermal Conductivity
W/Km
355
Electrical Conductivity
%IACS
93

Processability

Softening temperature
Approx 350 ℃
Capacity for being cold worked
Good
Capacity for being hot formed
Good
Hot forge ability rating (forging brass=100)
65
Hot-working temperature
1400-1600 F or 750-875 C
Annealing temperature
800-1200 F or 425-650 C
Free Cutting Brass=100
85
Suitability for being joined by:
Soldering/Excellent
Suitability for being joined by
Brazing/Good
Oxyacetylene Welding/Fair
Oxyacetylene Welding/Fair
Gas Shielded Arc Welding/Fair
Gas Shielded Arc Welding/Fair
Coated Metal Arc Welding/Not Recommended
Coated Metal Arc Welding/Not Recommended
Resistance Welding
Spot/Not Recommended
Seam
Seam/Not Recommended
Butt/Fair
Butt/Fair

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Our company provides C14500 Tellurium Copper bars, catering to a range of industries. As a manufacturer, we specialize in producing metric-sized cast bronze bushings and bearings. We accommodate small minimum order quantities, leveraging our extensive expertise to ensure short delivery times and cost-effective pricing. Our products are widely used in various sectors, including the automotive industry, machine building, and the electrical industry.

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