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Osprey® C18150

Osprey® C18150 is a CuCrZr alloy that offers a combination of strength, conductivity, wear and oxidation resistance. It can withstand service temperatures up to 500°C (932°F).

UNS
C18150

Powder designed for

  • Additive Manufacturing (AM)
  • Metal Injection Moulding (MIM)

This metal powder is manufactured by Inert Gas Atomization (IGA), producing a powder with a spherical morphology which provides good flow characteristics and high packing density.

Technical data

Page updated Sep 8, 2023 1:08 PM CET (supersedes all previous editions)

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  • Chemical composition (nominal), %
    Cu
    Bal.
    Fe
    ≤0.08
    Cr
    0.50-1.20
    Zr
    0.03-0.30
    Si
    ≤0.1
    O
    ≤0.1

  • Powder characteristics and morphology

    Powder for Additive Manufacturing

    Osprey® metal powder for Additive Manufacturing is characterized by a spherical morphology and high packing density, which confer good flow properties. For powder bed processes these are essential when applying fresh powder layers to the bed to ensure uniform and consistent part build.

    For blown powder processes, such as Direct Energy Deposition (DED), good flow ensures uniform build rates. Tight control of the particle size distribution also helps ensure good flowability. Low oxygen powders result in clean microstructures and low inclusion levels in the finished parts.

    Powder for Metal Injection Moulding (MIM)

    Osprey® MIM powder has a spherical morphology, resulting in high packing density. This enables the manufacture of feedstocks with high powder loading, which not only minimizes binder costs but also reduces part shrinkage during debinding and sintering. Spherical powder also has excellent flow characteristics, resulting in reduced tool wear and consistent mould filling.

    Osprey® MIM powder's low oxygen content allows better control of carbon and consistency during sintering. Low oxygen levels, together with high packing density, also facilitate faster sintering.

  • Particle size distribution

    Powder for Additive Manufacturing

    Osprey® metal powder for Additive Manufacturing is available in a wide range of particle size distributions that are tailored to the individual Additive Manufacturing systems. They can also be tailored to the particular requirements of the end application, both in terms of mechanical performance and surface finish.

    Typical particle size distributions for Additive Manufacturing.

    Typical particle size distributions for Additive Manufacturing
    Process technology Size (µm)
    Binder jetting ≤ 16, ≤ 22, ≤ 32, ≤ 38, ≤ 45
    Laser - Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) 15 to 53 and 10 to 45
    Electron beam - Powder Bed Fusion (E-PBF) 45 to 106
    Direct Energy Deposition (DED) 53 to 150

    Powder for Metal Injection Moulding (MIM)

    Osprey® metal powder for Metal Injection Moulding (MIM) is available in a wide range of particle size distributions, from under 5 μm up to 38 μm. The table shows our standard particle size distributions for MIM powders.

    Typical particle size distributions for Metal Injection Moulding (MIM)*
    Size (μm) D10 (μm) D50 (μm) D90 (μm)
    ≤ 38 5.5 13.0 31.0
    ≤ 32 5.0 12.0 29.0
    80% ≤ 22 4.5 11.5 27.0
    90% ≤ 22 4.0 10.5 22.0
    90% ≤ 16 3.5 8.0 16.0

    *Particle size measurements performed using a Malvern laser particle size analyzer, typical D10, D50 and D90 provided.

    Tailor-made particle size distributions are available on request. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

  • Microstructure

    Below are microstructure images of Osprey® C18150. The samples were produced by Binder Jetting (-18 µm) on the Desktop Metal Production System™ P-1 where a relative density over 98% was achieved. The sintered microstructures in as-polished and etched condition are shown below where a low level of porosity is seen and overall a homogenous and fine-grained microstructure.Micrograph of Osprey® C18150 in a) as-printed and b) etched conditions.

  • Mechanical properties

    Typical mechanical properties for Binder jetting (BJ) printed Osprey® C18150 material evaluated in room temperature in as sintered as well as machined condition. The material is sintered at 1,068°C (1,954°F) followed by solution heat treatment at 980°C (1,796°F)/3h/water quenching and aging at 480°C (896°F)/5h/furnace cooling.

    For comparison, typical mechanical properties for Laser – Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) is included in the table.

    Mechanical properties, metric units
    Condition Yield strength Tensile strength Elongation Hardness, HRB
      Rp0.2 Rm A  
      MPa MPa %  
    BJ, as sintered 233 +/- 7 345 +/- 8 28 +/- 4 58
    BJ, machined 249 +/- 5 361 +/- 5 26 +/- 3 58
    L-PBF, as printed 160 210 40 –
    L-PBF, solution annealed and age hardened 210 340 25 –
    Mechanical properties, imperial units
    Condition Yield strength Tensile strength Elongation, % Hardness, HRB
      Rp0.2 Rm A  
      ksi ksi %  
    BJ, as sintered 34 +/- 1 50 +/- 1 28 +/- 4 58
    BJ, machined 36 +/- 1 52 +/- 1 26 +/- 3 58
    L-PBF, as printed 23 30 40 –
    L-PBF, solution annealed and age hardened 30 49 25 –

  • Physical properties

    Wrought material data

    • Density: 8.9 g/cm3
    • Thermal conductivity: 324 W/m K

  • Typical application areas

    Osprey® C18150 is typically used in the following areas:

    • Electrical and electronic components
    • Thermal transfer applications
    • Space rocket engine and nozzle components

  • Testing

    All Osprey® metal powders are supplied with a certificate of analysis containing information on the chemical composition and particle size distribution. Information on other powder characteristics is available upon request.

  • Packaging

    A wide range of packaging options is available, from 5kgs plastic bottles to 250kg metal drums.

    5 kg (11 lbs) Plastic bottles
    6 kg (13 lbs) Plastic bottles
    10 kg (22 lbs) Plastic bottles
    20 kg (44 lbs) Metal cans
    100 kg (220 lbs) Steel drums
    150 kg (330 lbs) Steel drums
    250 kg (551 lbs) Steel drums
    All packaging materials are suitable for air, sea and road freight.

    Contact us for more information and to discuss your packaging requirements.

Disclaimer: Data and recommendations are for guidance only, and the suitability of a powder for a specific process or application can be confirmed only when we know the actual conditions. Continuous development may necessitate changes in technical data without notice. This datasheet is only valid for Osprey® powder.

Range of copper alloys

Osprey® Standards* Cu Fe Cr Zr Si O Nb Al
C18150 UNS C18150 Bal. ≤0.08 0.50-1.20 0.03-0.30 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 - -
HC Cu UNS C10200 Bal. <0.05 - - - ≤0.1 - - HC Cu
GRCop-42 - Bal. ≤0.025 3.1-3.4 - ≤0.035 ≤0.05 2.7-3.0* ≤0.04 GRCop-42

* Information about more standards is available in the datasheet for the respective alloy.

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