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Copper
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220-350
|
40-220
|
130-150
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8.96
|
200-250
|
-200 to 1000
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High thermal and electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance
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Electrical wiring, plumbing, electronics, roofing, cookware
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Brass
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250-800
|
100-600
|
100-120
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8.4-8.73
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500-600
|
-200 to 500
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Good corrosion resistance, easily machinable
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Decorative items, plumbing, electrical components, musical instruments
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Titanium
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830-1100
|
400-550
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116-170
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4.5
|
600-650
|
-250 to 400
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High strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance
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Aerospace, military, medical implants, sporting goods, automotive applications
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Magnesium
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120-220
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80-170
|
44-45
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1.74-1.85
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200-300
|
-40 to 150
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Lightweight, good damping capacity, easily machinable
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Aerospace, automotive parts, electronics, power tools
|
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Zinc
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150-380
|
40-310
|
96-110
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7.13
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150-200
|
-50 to 150
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Corrosion resistance, recyclable
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Building materials, automotive parts, electrical components
|
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Nickel
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550-880
|
170-690
|
200-210
|
8.9
|
300-400
|
-196 to 1000
|
High strength, corrosion resistance
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Aerospace, marine engineering, chemical processing, power generation
|
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Carbon fiber composites
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600-1500
|
500-1200
|
120-220
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1.6-2.0
|
180-250
|
-55 to 250
|
High strength-to-weight ratio, stiffness, fatigue resistance
|
Aerospace, automotive, sporting goods, construction, industrial applications
|
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Ceramic
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200-4000
|
20-3000
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50-400
|
2-10
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500-1500
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up to 2000
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High temperature resistance, hardness, wear resistance
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Cutting tools, bearings, electronic components, medical implants, aerospace applications
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Wood
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25-50
|
10-20
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10-20
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0.4-1.2
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120-200
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up to 100
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Natural appearance, lightweight
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Furniture, flooring, construction, decorative items
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