TT0.5-0.02 Copper Rod Impact No Spark

TT0.5-0.02 (C14510) Tellurium Copper

TT0.5-0.02 (C14510) Tellurium Copper Encyclopedia

‌I. Basic Properties and Composition‌

‌Material Classification‌

TT0.5-0.02 (C14510) is a tellurium copper alloy, a high-performance copper-based material with added tellurium (Te) element, combining conductivity, thermal conductivity, and excellent machinability‌.

‌Chemical Composition‌

‌Main Components‌: Copper (Cu) ≥99.85%, Tellurium (Te) 0.3-0.7%, Phosphorus (P) 0.01-0.03%, Titanium (Ti) ≤0.02%‌13.

‌Trace Additions‌: Lead (Pb) ≤0.05%, other elements total ≤0.15%‌16.

‌Naming Standards‌

‌National Standard‌: Corresponds to TTe0.5-0.02 (C14510) in GB/T 5231 standard‌.

‌International Standard‌: UNS C14510 (Unified Numbering System, USA)‌.

‌II. Core Performance Advantages‌

‌Physical Properties‌

‌Conductivity/Thermal Conductivity‌: Electrical conductivity ≥100% IACS (superior to pure copper), high thermal conductivity, suitable for efficient heat dissipation scenarios‌.

‌Non-Magnetic‌: Compatible with sensitive fields such as electronics and medical applications‌.

‌Mechanical Properties‌

‌Machinability‌: Tellurium enhances cutting performance, meeting precision machining requirements‌.

‌Fatigue Resistance‌: Wear-resistant under high-frequency loads, with long cycle life‌.

‌Environmental Adaptability‌

‌Corrosion Resistance‌: Resistant to atmospheric and seawater corrosion, suitable for marine engineering and chemical equipment‌.

‌Electrical Erosion Resistance‌: High arc tolerance, suitable for high-voltage electrical contacts‌.

‌III. Processing and Technological Characteristics‌

‌Forming Processes‌

‌Cold/Hot Working‌: Supports forging, casting, extrusion, stamping, and other processes with high forming stability‌.

‌Precision Machining‌: Can be made into rods, plates, tubes, wires, and profiles with excellent surface finish‌.

‌Heat Treatment Requirements‌

Typically does not require complex heat treatment; the solution-treated state meets processing needs while maintaining high conductivity‌.

‌IV. Typical Application Fields‌

‌Field‌ ‌Application Scenarios‌ ‌Performance Adaptation‌

‌Electronics and Electrical‌ Semiconductor devices, relay contacts, solar cell electrodes High conductivity + arc erosion resistance‌‌Aerospace‌ Aircraft fasteners, fuel valves, heat exchangers Corrosion resistance + lightweight‌

‌Mechanical Manufacturing‌ Precision mold inserts, wear-resistant stamping tools Excellent machinability + high wear resistance‌

‌Energy and Transportation‌ New energy vehicle battery connectors, submarine cable repeaters Corrosion resistance + high stability‌

‌V. Comparative Advantages Summary‌

‌Comparison Dimension‌ ‌C14510 Tellurium Copper Advantages‌ ‌Comparison with Similar Materials‌

‌Conductivity‌ Higher conductivity than pure copper, more efficient energy transmission Superior to ordinary copper alloys‌

‌Processing Efficiency‌ Machinability improved by over 30%, reducing tool wear Better than beryllium copper‌

‌Economy‌ Lower cost than high-conductivity beryllium copper, significant cost-effectiveness Suitable for large-scale industrial applications‌

‌Note‌: The "spark-free" characteristic of C14510 tellurium copper makes it an ideal material for explosion-proof tools (e.g., petrochemical equipment)‌.