Veloxint Nanocrystalline Copper (VCu)
- Copper beryllium replacement
- High electrical conductivity
- High thermal conductivity
Introduction to Veloxint Nanocrystalline Copper (VCu)
Veloxint Nanocrystalline Copper (VCu) offers a distinct combination of specific strength and stiffness, corrosion and wear resistance, making it an excellent choice for challenging lightweighting applications.
Applications
- Copper Berillium Replacement
- Oxyacetylene Welder Components
- Non-Sparking And Non-Magnetic Tools
- Wear Resistant Connecters
- Rocket Motor Liners
- Wiring
- Heat Exchangers
- Resistance Welding Electrodes
- Pantographs
Powder Properties
- Media particle size 33.1 - 214.8 μm
- Tap density 5.68 g/cc
- Pycnometer Density 9.17 g/cc
Advantages
- Strong: Strength of steel with thermal conductivity of copper alloys
- High Temperature: Remains Nanocrystalline at 90% of the melting point
- Very ductile
- Hardness comparable to steel
| Mechanical Properties | Value Range*[unit] | |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 1,300 MPa | 189 ksi |
| Yield Stress ( 600°C) | 550 MPa | 73 ksi |
| Yield Strength | 1,100 MPa | 160 ksi |
| Rockwell C Hardness | 49 | |
| Thermal & Electrical Properties | Value Range*[unit] | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Conductivity | 70% IACS | |
| Heat Resistance (600°C) | >500MP | |
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Typical Part Properties
| Mechanical Properties | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 1,300 MPa | 189 ksi |
| Yield Stress ( 600°C) | 500 MPa | 73 ksi |
| Yield Strength | 1,100 MPa | 160 ksi |
| Rockwell C Hardness | 49 | |
| Thermal & Electrical Properties | ||
| Electrical Conductivity | 70% IACS | |
| Heat Resistance (600°C) | >500MP | |
- Alloy Dependent *
- Converted **
- Manufacfuring Method Dependent ⁺