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Copper

Nickel Silver (Zinc White Copper)

Key Features: 1. Silver-like appearance (high luster and tarnish-resistant)
2. Excellent antimicrobial properties (suitable for medical/food-grade applications)
3. Good elasticity & wear resistance (suitable for elastic components)
4. Seawater corrosion resistance (preferred for marine equipment)

German Silver (Nickel Silver)

Key Features: 1. High elasticity & ductility (moderate yield strength)
2. Strong corrosion resistance (resistant to salt spray and sweat)
3. Good electrical/thermal conductivity (about 15% of pure copper)
4. Non-magnetic (ideal for electromagnetic shielding applications)

H62-Copper

Key Features: 1. Excellent plasticity (good cold and hot workability) 2. Relatively high strength (tensile strength ≥ 300 MPa) 3. Good electrical and thermal conductivity (about 30% of pure copper) 4. Resistant to atmospheric corrosion (but not resistant to dezincification or acidic media)

Aluminium

Aluminum 1050P

Key Features: 1. Extreme plasticity (elongation ≥35% and O status)
2. Excellent conductivity (conductivity: 62% IACS)
3. Atmospheric corrosion resistance (natural oxide film protection)
4. Low strength (tensile strength 60-95 MPa)

Aluminum 1100P

Key Features: 1. High conductivity (conductivity: 59% IACS)
2. Exceptional corrosion resistance (resistant to atmosphere and weak acids/bases)
3. Excellent plasticity (elongation ≥35%)
4. Easy processing (suitable for complex forming)

Aluminum Alloy 5052

Key Features: 1. Outstanding corrosion resistance (especially in marine environments)
2. Medium-high strength (yield strength ≥ 160 MPa in H32 temper)
3. Good weldability (strong weld joints)
4. Easy forming (ideal for complex sheet metal parts)

Aluminum Alloy 1050

Key Features: 1. Ultra-high conductivity (≥62% IACS)
2. Excellent plasticity (elongation ≥35%)
3. Strong corrosion resistance (protected by a natural oxide layer)
4. Low strength (tensile strength 60-95MPa)

Aluminum Alloy 1100

Key Features: 1. Superior formability (elongation ≥35%, and suitable for deep drawing)
2. High corrosion resistance (resist atmosphere/weak acids)
3. Excellent thermal/electrical conductivity (59% IACS)
4. Low strength (tensile strength ≤110MPa)

Aluminum Alloy 5020

Key Features: 1. Exceptional corrosion resistance (especially seawater resistance)
2. High plasticity (elongation ≥15%)
3. Good weldability (strong weld joint strength)
4. Lightweight (density 2.7 g/cm³)

Aluminium Alloy 6082

Key Features: Good thermal conductivity • High stress corrosion cracking resistance

Typically formed by rolling and extrusion, Aluminium 3.2315 has medium strength with very good weldability and thermal conductivity.

Aluminium Alloy 5083

Key Features: Moderate strength • Good machinability

Aluminium 3.3547 / EN AW-5083 is a rolled plate with moderate strength. It is widely used in the capital goods industry.

Steel

Steel Q345

Key Features: 1. High strength (tensile strength 470-630 MPa)
2. Good weldability (heat input control required)
3. Low-temperature toughness (maintain performance at -20°C)
4. Cost-effective (better performance-cost ratio than ordinary carbon steel)

Steel Galvanized Cold Commercial (SGCC)

Key Features: 1. Excellent corrosion resistance (the zinc layer provides cathodic protection)
2. Low-cost rust prevention (no additional coating required)
3. Good workability (meet general forming requirements)
4. Zinc layer passivation (further improve corrosion resistance)

Steel Electrolytic Cold Commercial (SECC)

Key Features: 1. Excellent rust resistance (the zinc layer provides electrochemical protection)
2. High surface quality (smooth coating and easy to paint)
3. Moderate cost (better price-performance ratio than stainless steel)
4. Welding protection required (zinc fumes are hazardous)

Steel Plate Cold Commercial (SPCC)

Key Features: 1. High formability (elongation ≥30%)
2. Superior surface quality (Ra≤0.8 μm)
3. Low cost (basic steel material)
4. Prone to rust (surface protection required)

Q235A

Key Features: Good plasticity • Tough • Good weldability

Steel 1.0038 can be formed into many products. Its excellent weldability makes it to be widely used in bridges, transmission towers etc.

Stainless Steel

SUS 301

Key Features: 1. Ultra-high processing hardening rate (strength doubles after cold rolling)
2. Exceptional elasticity (ideal for spring components)
3. Good corrosion resistance (better than carbon steel, but weaker than 304)
4. Non-magnetic (in the solution-annealed status)

SUS 304

Key Features: Excellent corrosion resistance • Low thermal conductivity • Good machinability