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Copper Alloys

KUPROY® 1

Chromium Zirconium Copper / CuCr1Zr (KUPROY® 1)

KUPROY® 1 is a high-conductivity CuCr1Zr copper alloy for resistance welding electrodes, mold inserts, current-carrying parts and thermally loaded machine components.

DIN
2.1293
Density
8.9 g/cm³
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01. Chemical Composition (%)

28 Cu Copper
%98.7-99.7
24 Cr Chromium
% 0.5-1.2
40 Zr Zirconium
%0.03-0.3

02. Mechanical Properties

Property Unit Value Test Method
Hardness 120 - 150 HB
Tensile Strength (Rm) 400 - 500 N/mm²
Yield Strength (Rp0.2) 350 N/mm² Min.
Density 8.90 g/cm³

03. Applications

  • Resistance Welding: Spot welding electrodes, seam welding disks, and electrode holders for automotive and industrial manufacturing.
  • Plastic Injection Molding: High-performance cooling pins, cores, and mold inserts where rapid heat dissipation is critical.
  • Continuous Casting: Mold plates and components for the continuous casting of steel and non-ferrous metals.
  • Electrical Engineering: Heavy-duty contacts, switchgear components, and high-voltage circuit breaker parts.
  • Power Transmission: Connectors, studs, and terminals subject to high thermal and electrical loads.
  • Machined Components: Precision parts shaped via wire EDM requiring both high conductivity and mechanical strength.
  • Industrial Cooling: Heat exchanger components and nozzles exposed to high operating temperatures.

04. Supply Forms

Supply FormsCustom Casting, Hollow Bar / Pipe, Flat Bar / Plate, Round Bar

05. Standards and Comparable Grades

DIN EN 1982 CW106C
AISI / SAE / UNS C18200
DIN (Germany) CuCrZr / 2.1293
BS CC102
AFNOR U-Cr 0.8 Zr

06. Technical Description

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Use KUPROY® 1 where electrical conductivity, mechanical strength, thermal stability and wear resistance must be balanced in one copper alloy. Çorum Bronz supplies semi-finished stock and machined components for demanding industrial applications.

07. Technical Documents