copper-base alloy

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copper-base alloy - any alloy whose principal component is copper

alloy, metal - a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten; "brass is an alloy of zinc and copper"

brass - an alloy of copper and zinc

bronze - an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin

cupronickel - a 60/40 alloy of copper and nickel

aluminium bronze, aluminum bronze - an alloy of copper and aluminum with high tensile strength and resistance to corrosion

constantan, Eureka - an alloy of copper and nickel with high electrical resistance and a low temperature coefficient; used as resistance wire

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In places where two parts rub or wear against each other, bronze castings are paired with stainless steel because of the copper-base alloy's natural lubricity.

Cutting food down to size: Urschel Labs, a manufacturer of industrial food reduction equipment, relies on in-house metalcasting to support its reputation for quality and customer service

Goal--Investigations sought to develop a new lead-free, low melting point, copper-base alloy to join the family of permanent mold copper-base alloys for plumbing applications.

Added value through technical development: six technology and process development projects that provide practical information on the improvement of metalcasting are highlighted

AGR '18-27 (%) STGR '18-21 (%) Gray Iron 1.1 1.3 Ductile Iron 2.2 2.1 Malleable Iron -0.7 -0.4 CGI 1.8 5.4 Steel 0.7 0.8 Investment Cast Steel 3.3 3.8 Aluminum 3.4 2.2 Copper-Base Alloys 1.6 1.6 Zinc & Lead 2.2 2.5 Magnesium 3.3 3.6 Ni, Co & Ti-Base 1.9 2.5 TOTAL 2.4 2.5

U.S. Casting Sales Reach $33.1 Billion: The U.S. metalcasting industry is expected to see 1.9% growth in 2019 following a very strong 2018

That's why one may assume existence of hereditary connection between structures of copper-base alloys in liquid and solid state and influence of ordering on the melt evaporation rate.

Composite materials on base of copper and molybdenum, condensed from vapor phase, for electric contacts. Structure, properties, technology: Part 2. Fundamentals of electron beam technology for producing materials for electric contacts

Choose From Iron & Steel, Copper-Base Alloys or Aluminum Alloys

Casting defect analysis #03-16

ALUMINUM REMAINS TOP MATERIAL Aluminum 800 Iron 500 Copper-Base Alloys 462 Steel 350 Zinc-Base Metals 310 Nickel-Base Alloys 199 Magnesium 164 Cobalt-Base Metals 129 Other Nonferrous 78 Superalloys 72 Lead 25 Titanium 21 Aluminum and copper-base alloys increased their totals by 12 and nine plants, respectively, compared to 2013.

State of the union: Modern Casting breaks down the U.S. metalcasting industry by material, process and state

Ductile iron, steel, aluminum, magnesium and copper-base alloys see the greatest opportunities for long-term growth.

U.S. metalcasters emerge from recession: U.S. metal casting sales increased 16.8% in 2011 and are expected to grow another 27.8% through 2015

Ductile iron, steel, aluminum, magnesium and copper-base alloys have the greatest opportunities for long-term growth.

Outlook strong for metalcasters: U.S. metal casting sales increased 15.5% in 2011 and are expected to continue toward pre-recession levels through 2015

For example, the database shows that calcium bentonite is the predominant binder used when pouring aluminum and copper-base alloys. However, copper-base casting facilities also use a quantity of sodium bentonite or bentonite with processed carbon to increase dry and hot compression strength because of the higher pouring temperatures.

Know the environmental impact of your additives: step one in pollution prevention is reviewing the additives in your green sand molds

They have been successfully used in casting aluminum, copper-base alloys, gray and ductile iron, and steel.