Alloy Grade UNS: C11600 – Copper with Silver

  • Overview

    Alloy Grade UNS: C11600 is a high-quality copper alloy with a small percentage of silver, known for its enhanced electrical and thermal conductivity. The addition of silver improves the alloy's strength, resistance to oxidation, and overall durability, making it an excellent choice for demanding applications in electrical, electronics, and telecommunication industries. C11600 offers excellent formability and is often used in connectors, terminals, and other components that require both high conductivity and long-term reliability. Its unique combination of copper and silver ensures superior performance in environments where electrical efficiency and resistance to corrosion are critical.

  • Typical Uses

    Chemical process equipment, printing rolls.

  • MetalTek Grade

    SILVER COPPER

Similar Specifications

Cast UNS: C11600

Cast Grade:

Typical Chemical Composition (% by wt.)

Aluminum: n/a

Carbon: n/a

Chromium: n/a

Manganese: n/a

Iron: n/a

Copper: 99.9 MIN

Nickel: n/a

Lead: n/a

Tin: n/a

Silicon: n/a

Zinc: n/a

Other: Ag 0.085 MIN.

Minimum Mechanical Properties

Tensile, ksi

0

Tensile, MPa

0

Yield, ksi

0

Yield, MPa

0

Elongation

0%

NOTES: Typical properties by forging.

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