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CHROMZIRC-3

Copper Alloys

CHROMZIRC-3

CHROMZIRC-3 is a copper chromium alloy with the outstanding electrical and heat transfer properties of copper but without the drawbacks of being soft and ductile.

The addition of a small amount of chromium ensures its high strength, especially after suitable heat treatment that achieves its good mechanical properties.

CHROMZIRC-3 is predominantly used in resistance welding equipment and in the field of electrical engineering.

Related Specifications of CHROMZIRC-3

  • CC101
  • C18200
  • CW105C
  • BS4577 A/2/1
  • BS2874
  • 2.1291
  • CuCr1
  • CuCr (DE)

Nominal Composition of CHROMZIRC-3

Cu rem, Cr 1.0%, Zr 0.1%

Mechanical Properties of CHROMZIRC-3

Ultimate Tensile Strength (N/mm²) Proof Stress (N/mm²) Elongation (%) Hardness (HB)
450 400 20 140HV

Key Features of CHROMZIRC-3

  • High electrical conductivity
  • High thermal conductivity
  • High strength
  • Resistance to softening at elevated temperatures

Applications of CHROMZIRC-3

Electrical | Switchgear components, circuit breaker parts, rotating electrical machinery; electrical and thermal conductors

Chemical processing | Turbine generators, current-carrying arms and shafts for process plants

Other | Resistance welding, electrodes, shafts, electrode holders, seam welding wheels and flash or butt welding dies

Columbia Metals – a leading supplier of CHROMZIRC-3

With decades of experience and a huge range of stock, Columbia Metals is an industry leader in the supply of CHROMZIRC-3 and other high quality specialist engineering alloys.

To buy or learn more about CHROMZIRC-3 contact us now, or fill in the enquiry form on the right hand side and we will be in touch shortly.

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