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COPPER BASED ALLOY [1 record]

Record 1 2017-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
DEF

Metallic substance in which copper predominates by weight over each of the other elements.

CONT

Copper and copper alloys are some of the most versatile engineering materials available. The combination of physical properties such as strength, conductivity, corrosion resistance, machinability and ductility make copper suitable for a wide range of applications. These properties can be further enhanced with variations in composition and manufacturing methods.

OBS

It [copper] has many uses, notably as an electrical conductor and it is the basis of brass, bronze, aluminum-bronze, and other alloys.

OBS

copper alloy: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
CONT

Le cuivre peut s'allier à de nombreux autres éléments métalliques. [...] Par ordre d'importance industrielle, les principaux alliages de cuivre sont : les laitons, les bronzes, les cuproaluminiums, les cupronickels, les maillechorts. Dans le domaine des alliages cuivre faiblement alliés (additions inférieures à 2%), on trouve : le cuivre à l'argent [...]

CONT

Alliage : Produit métallique obtenu en incorporant à un métal un ou plusieurs éléments. Alliages ferreux, cuivreux, légers (à base d'aluminium), de nickel, de métaux précieux.

OBS

alliage de cuivre : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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