Topic Archive: Automotive Applications
Mar. '00
CuproBraze® Copper/Brass Radiators in Production
Chronological survey of the materials used in production of automotive and truck radiators. Complete breakdown of CuproBraze process and advantages.
Mar. '00
Honda Insight Relies on Copper
Containing half again as much copper as a typical Honda Civic, the new Insight will attain fuel economy of more than 70 mpg.
Nov. '99
Copper - Super Slim Gas Seals
Discussion of stresses on the valve seat and the valve seat insert vis à vis thermal expansion and contraction during use, and the superiority of constructing them from alloys made of copper, nickel and other elements combined to form high temperature intermetallic compounds.
Sep. '99
Copper Racing to Success
New formulation using a few parts per million of copper in sunflower oil proving to be as good as the best formulated mineral engine oils. Review of chemical makeup of different types of oils, pros and cons of new compound.
Mar. '99
Summary of 1999 Detroit International Auto Show and Potential Changes in Copper Content
Environmental challenges, concept cars, electric/gas hybrids, what's hot today and what's in the pipeline for tomorrow.
Feb. '98
Electric Vehicles
Because electric motors are the primary source of propulsion in these cars, a larger amount of copper is utilized in their construction. History of use of copper in electric and hybrid gas/electric vehicles and review of options for future.
Feb. '98
A Discussion of Future Trends and Their Influences on the Copper Strip, Sheet and Plate Industry Part 1 of 2
Future trends and developments especially in the information technology industry can have a profound effect on the type, quality, and quantity of copper alloy strip manufactured and sold over the next five to ten years.
Dec. '97
Copper Alloy Molds:
Why Didn't Someone Tell Me Sooner?
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Copper-based Solar Cells:
Good for the Environment, Good for the Consumer
Copper has long been used in solar heating/hot water systems, where it is commonly used in heat exchangers. Now, it promises to become equally valuable in photovoltaic (PV) systems. These systems produce electricity through the action of sunshine on certain semiconductors, including so-called thin-film materials and the currently most promising material: copper indium gallium diselenide or CIGS.
The Presidential Dollars
Golden Collectibles or the Next Coin of the Realm? The U.S. Mint is betting it’s got it right this time. The Mint placed into circulation the first of its new golden dollar coins featuring, for the initial issue, George Washington.
High Strength Copper Steel for Rail Tank Cars to Bridges
This paper shows that the new Copper Steel has advantages over steel presently used in railroad tank cars. The higher strength leads to weight saving; higher impact fracture toughness mitigates against brittle failure particularly at low temperatures. An update of recently completed bridge using the Cu Steel is also provided.
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