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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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