Material Database

AuCu14Pt8.5Ag4 | similar to ASTM B451 / Hera 249

  • General Designation: AuCu14Pt8.5Ag4 | similar to ASTM B451
  • Applications: contacts, slip rings, sliding contacts
  • Product Forms: wire, strip
  • Density (g/cm³): 15.8

Details

Age Hardenable
Yes
Forming Process
machinable

Comment
corrosion resistant

IACS Min. (%) [100% IACS ≙ 58 S*m/mm²]
7.3
IACS Max. (%) [100% IACS ≙ 58 S*m/mm²]
7.9

Young's Modulus (GPa)
100
Annealed
Hardness (HV)
Tensile strength (MPa)
Yield strength (MPa)
Elongation (%)
160 - 230 580 - 760 > 20
Stress Relieved
Hardness (HV)
Tensile strength (MPa)
Yield strength (MPa)
Elongation (%)
260 - 330 850 - 1200 2 - 15
Age hardened
Hardness (HV)
Tensile strength (MPa)
Yield strength (MPa)
Elongation (%)
290 - 360 1000 - 1400 1 - 10
Property Range
Hardness (HV)
Tensile Strength (MPa)
Yield Strength (MPa)
Elongation (%)
160 - 360 580 - 1400 1 - 20

Melting Range
From Temperature (°C)
To Temperature (°C)
930

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