C16200 Cadmium Copper (CDA 162)
C16200 Cadmium Copper alloy stands out for its exceptional combination of high tensile strength and impressive electrical conductivity, features that are often challenging to reconcile. Comprising approximately 99.0% copper and 1.0% cadmium, this alloy delivers outstanding performance in applications where both strength and conductivity are crucial. Its unique properties make it ideal for demanding industrial environments, where components must endure significant mechanical stress while maintaining superior electrical performance.
At Sunflex Metal Industries, we offer premium C16200 Cadmium Copper to meet the specific needs of your projects. Our alloy is engineered to provide the durability and conductivity required for high-performance applications. For more information or to request a quote, please contact us at sales@sunflexfittings.com. Trust Sunflex Metal Industries for reliable and high-quality copper solutions tailored to your requirements.
C16200 Cadmium Copper alloys Uses:
C16200 Cadmium Copper alloy is highly valued for its unique combination of high tensile strength and electrical conductivity. Typical applications include:
- Electrical Contacts: Used in high-performance electrical contacts where both durability and conductivity are essential.
- Welding Electrodes: Ideal for electrodes in welding processes that require a balance of strength and excellent electrical transmission.
- Electrical Connectors: Employed in connectors that need to handle high currents while withstanding mechanical stress.
- Switchgear Components: Utilized in switchgear and circuit breakers where reliable conductivity and robust mechanical properties are crucial.
- High-Current Bus Bars: Applied in bus bars designed to conduct high currents efficiently and withstand mechanical forces.
- Relay Contacts: Suitable for relay contacts where both conductivity and mechanical strength are required to ensure reliable operation.
For more information or to request a quote for C16200 Cadmium Copper alloy, please contact Sunflex Metal Industries at sales@sunflexfittings.com.
Specifications
| Product Type | Temper Type |
| Bar | SAE J461, J463 |
| Forgings | SAE J461, J463 |
| Rod | SAE J461, J463 |
| Wire | AMS B624, B105 Military MIL-W-82598 |
Chemical Composition
| Al | Be | Cd | Cu | Fe | |
| Min/Max | – | – | 07-1.2 | Rem | .02 |
| Nominals | – | – | 1.0 | 99.0 | – |
Mechanical Properties
| Temper | Sect. Size | Cold Work | Type Min | Temp | Tensile Strength | YS 0.05% UL | YS 0.02% Offset | YS 0.005% Offset | Elong. | RH B | RH C | RH F | RH 30T | VH 500 | BH 500 | BH 3000 | Shear Strgth | Fatigue Strgth | Izod Impact Strgth |
| – | in. | % | – | F | ksi | ksi | ksi | ksi | % | B | C | F | 30T | 500 | 500 | 3000 | ksi | ksi | ft-lb |
| – | mm. | – | – | C | MPa | MPa | MPa | MPa | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | MPa | MPa | J |
| FLAT PRODUCTS | |||||||||||||||||||
| H10 | 0.04 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 72 | 59 | – | – | 1 | 75 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
| ̴Ì_ | 1 | ̴Ì_ | ̴Ì_ | 20 | 496 | 407 | – | – | 1 | 75 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
| H04 | 0.04 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 60 | 45 | – | – | 5 | 64 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
| ̴Ì_ | 1 | ̴Ì_ | ̴Ì_ | 20 | 414 | 310 | – | – | 5 | 64 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
| OS025 | 0.04 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 35 | 11 | – | – | 52 | – | – | 54 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
| ̴Ì_ | 1 | ̴Ì_ | ̴Ì_ | 20 | 241 | 76 | – | – | 52 | – | – | 54 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
| H08 | 0.04 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 64 | – | – | – | 3 | 73 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
| ̴Ì_ | 1 | ̴Ì_ | ̴Ì_ | 20 | 411 | – | – | – | 3 | 73 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
| ROD | |||||||||||||||||||
| OS050 | 0.5 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 35 | 7 | 6 | – | 56 | – | – | 46 | – | – | – | – | 27 | 15 | 0.0 |
| ̴Ì_ | 12.7 | ̴Ì_ | ̴Ì_ | 20 | 241 | 48 | 47 | – | 56 | – | – | 46 | – | – | – | – | 186 | 100 | 0.0 |
| OS025 | 0.5 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 36 | 12 | – | – | 57 | – | – | 46 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
| ̴Ì_ | 12.7 | ̴Ì_ | ̴Ì_ | 20 | 248 | 83 | – | – | 57 | – | – | 46 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
| H02 | 0.5 | 25 | TYP | 68 | 58 | 45 | – | – | 12 | 65 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
| ̴Ì_ | 12.7 | ̴Ì_ | ̴Ì_ | 20 | 400 | 310 | – | – | 12 | 65 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
| H04 | 0.5 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 73 | 69 | 70 | – | 9 | 73 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 56 | 30 | 0.0 |
| ̴Ì_ | 12.7 | ̴Ì_ | ̴Ì_ | 20 | 503 | 474 | 483 | – | 9 | 73 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 386 | 207 | 0.0 |
| WIRE | |||||||||||||||||||
| H08 | 0.08 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 80 | 66 | – | – | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
| ̴Ì_ | 2 | ̴Ì_ | ̴Ì_ | 20 | 552 | 455 | – | – | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
| OS025 | 0.08 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 38 | 12 | – | – | 50 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
| ̴Ì_ | 2 | ̴Ì_ | ̴Ì_ | 20 | 262 | 83 | – | – | 50 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
| H80 | 0.01 | 99 | TYP | 68 | 100 | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
| ̴Ì_ | 0.25 | ̴Ì_ | ̴Ì_ | 20 | 689 | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
| H80 | 0.08 | 96 | TYP | 68 | 88 | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
| ̴Ì_ | 2 | ̴Ì_ | ̴Ì_ | 20 | 607 | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
| H04 | 0.08 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 70 | 55 | – | – | 6 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
| ̴Ì_ | 2 | ̴Ì_ | ̴Ì_ | 20 | 483 | 379 | – | – | 6 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
Physical Properties
| Product Property | US Customary | Metric |
| Melting Point – Liquidus | 1969 F | 1076 C |
| Melting Point – Solidus | 1886 F | 1030 C |
| Density | 0.321 lb/in3 at 68 F | 8.89 gm/cm3 @ 20 C |
| Specific Gravity | 8.890 | 8.89 |
| Electrical Resistivity | 11.50 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F | 1.91 microhm-cm @ 20 C |
| Electrical Conductivity | 90 % IACS @ 68 F | 0.527 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 208 Btu . ft/(hr . ft2.oF)at 68F | 360.0 W/m .å¡K at 20 C |
| Modulas of Elasticity in Tension | 17000 ksi | 117000 MPa |
| Modulus of Rigidity | 6400 ksi | 44130 MPa |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.090 Btu/lb/å¡F at 68 F | 377.1 J/kg . å¡K at 293 K |
Fabrication
| Joining Technique | Suitability |
| Brazing | Excellent |
| Butt Weld | Good |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Excellent |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Good |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
| Gas Sheilded Arc Welding | Good |
| Machinability rating | 20 |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Good |
| Seam Weld | Not Recommended |
| Soldering | Excellent |
| Spot Weld | Not Recommended |
Applications & Industries where our C16200 Cadmium Copper are used
Sunflex Metal Industries is a prominent supplier & exporter of C16200 Cadmium Copper which is widely used in the following industries & applications:
C16200 Cadmium Copper are mainly used in Electrical Contacts, Welding Electrodes, Electrical Connectors, Switchgear Components, High-Current Bus Bars, Relay Contacts, etc.
Prominent Countries Where We Export C16200 Cadmium Copper
Exporting C16200 Cadmium Copper to Singapore, Malaysia, Hongkong, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan. Other countries includes Australia, Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cambodia, China, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Georgia, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Latvia, Latin America, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, North Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Palestine, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tanzania, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United States, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
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