C15760 Alumina Dispersion-Strengthened Copper

Name: C15760 Alumina Dispersion-Strengthened Copper
Brand: Everforge Materials

Thermally stable dispersion-strengthened copper for components facing electrical load and repeated heat.

Welding electrodesHigh-temperature partsThermal stabilityPrice on request

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C15760 Alumina Dispersion-Strengthened Copper

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Reference values: Brochure example: conductivity 78% IACS, thermal conductivity 322 W/(m·K), for its listed reference material; condition matters.

Technical data

Chemical composition

Cu	Balance
Al	0.60 wt% (present as Al₂O₃)

Physical properties

Property	SI	Imperial
Density	8.81 g/cm³	0.318 lb/in³
Electrical conductivity	78 % IACS	—
Thermal conductivity	322 W/(m·K)	186 BTU/(hr·ft·°F)
Melting point	1083 °C	1981 °F
Linear thermal expansion	16.6 µm/(m·°C)	9.2 µin/(in·°F)
Elastic modulus	130 GPa	18.85 Msi

Mechanical properties by condition

Applicable only to the listed diameter and condition. UTS: ultimate tensile strength; YS: yield strength.

Condition	Diameter (mm)	UTS (MPa)	YS (MPa)	Elongation (%)	Hardness
M3-490	Ø16–65	490–530	460–500	≥22	74–84 HRB
H5-500	Ø3–15	500–620	480–600	≥14	80–89 HRB
H6-500	Ø3–30	500–620	480–600	≥14	80–89 HRB

Product forms

Round bars, Blocks

Made to order / stock on inquiry · Price on request

Typical applications

Resistance welding electrode components and current-carrying parts
Selected high-temperature electrical and thermal hardware
Plasma spray nozzle evaluation under validated service conditions

Selection checklist

Compare thermal conductivity, conductivity and service temperature under the same condition.
Confirm electrode geometry, joining process, thermal cycling and service-life targets.
ODS copper is not necessarily the first-choice material for every MIG contact tip.