Copper alloy having improved stress relaxation

Details Copper alloy having improved stress relaxation Copper alloy having improved stress relaxation

1998-06-18

2000-07-25

Sheehan, John

Metal treatment

Stock

Copper base

420496, 420499, C22C 900

Patent

active

060932651

ABSTRACT:
A copper alloy having improved resistance to stress relaxation contains controlled additions of iron, phosphorous and magnesium. Free magnesium, in solid solution with the copper, increases the alloy's resistance to stress relaxation. Copper alloys of the invention retain at least 70% of the initial stress following exposure to a temperature of 105.degree. C. for 3000 hours, making the alloys particulary useful for electrical connector components.

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