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What is lead-free copper?
Lead free copper is a copper alloy that does not contain lead.
1、 What is lead-free copper? Copper
Lead free copper is a copper alloy specially developed to meet the needs of modern industrial processing due to the toxicity of lead. Lead free copper is mainly composed of metals such as copper, tin, and zinc, and has excellent processing and conductivity properties.
2、 Application areas of lead-free copper
Lead free copper has good processing and conductivity properties, and is suitable for producing various high-precision products such as electrical components, semiconductor components, water pipes, and pipe fittings. Due to the absence of harmful substances, lead-free copper has gradually replaced lead containing copper as a commonly used copper material in modern industrial production.
3、 Characteristics of lead-free copper
1. Lead free copper has excellent processing performance and is suitable for various cold and hot working processes, such as stamping, extrusion, etc.
2. Lead free copper has good conductivity and is suitable for making various electronic and electrical components.
3. Lead free copper has high mechanical strength and good wear resistance, making it suitable for producing various mechanical components.
4. Lead free copper has good corrosion resistance and is suitable for making various chemical equipment and water treatment equipment.
4、 Types of lead-free copper
Lead free copper can be divided into various types according to different composition ratios, and the common ones are as follows:
1. C11000 lead-free brass: brass with a zinc content of 10%, suitable for making various mechanical and electronic components.
2. C14500 lead-free bronze: a copper alloy with a high tin content, suitable for making various wear-resistant parts and chemical equipment.
3. C17200 lead-free white copper: It is an alloy containing 1% nickel and 0.5% copper, suitable for making components in various corrosive environments.
5、 Processing technology of lead-free copper
Lead free copper can be processed using various techniques, including stamping, extrusion, stretching, cold rolling, and other processing methods. The selection of various processing methods for lead-free copper depends on factors such as its composition ratio, usage environment, and usage requirements.
【 Conclusion 】
With the increasing awareness of environmental protection, lead-free copper has gradually replaced lead containing copper as the mainstream material in industrial production. Lead free copper is widely used in various fields such as electronics, machinery, and chemical engineering due to its excellent processing performance and conductivity. |

