Lead-free solder alloys have been around for as long as people have done soldering, with sources dating back about 5,000 years. Most of these alloys were combinations like copper-silver or silver-gold ...

Copper alloys are available in more than 400 varieties. Each copper alloy variety has specific properties that suit a number of manufacturing processes, environments and applications. Some of the ...

Cu-Ni alloys exist as a single-phase structure throughout the entire composition range, which includes many standard alloys with minimal additions of other elements for special applications. Cu-Ni ...

Copper know-how for makers and engineers Copper is more than just a shiny metal — it’s a workhorse in industries from electronics to architecture. With the right alloy selection, machining technique, ...

Copper-Nickel-Tin alloys have emerged as high-performance materials, combining excellent strength with good ductility and corrosion resistance. Their superior mechanical properties stem from intricate ...

New federal legislation enacted earlier this year lowered the acceptable levels of lead that can be found in mechanical components used for potable water applications. The Reduction of Lead in ...

In this video excerpt from NOVA's "Hunting the Elements," New York Times technology columnist David Pogue visits The Verdin Company, a manufacturer of bells, to learn about bronze. Find out how copper ...