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Corson alloys
For decades we have conducted R&D aimed at developing new Corson alloys and improving existing
ones. The result is a wide network of patents covering Corson alloys with superior strength,
conductivity, and bend formability, for which we have achieved the top share in the industry.
A Corson alloy is a special type of copper alloy made using nickel and silicon as the principal alloying
elements. Taking advantage of the combination of high strength, conductivity, and bend formability,
these alloys are used mainly for connector contacts and lead frames in personal computers, mobile
phones and other electronic devices. Today this alloy has become an indispensable metal material in
our information-rich society.

C7025

Chemical compositions

Cu-3.0Ni-0.65Si-0.15Mg

Highlights

Global standard Corson alloy designed for high efficiency lead frames and connectors

Applications

Connectors, Lead frames, CPU sockets

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Chemical compositions Cu-1.6Ni-0.4Si-0.5Sn-0.4Zn
NKC164

Highlights

Corson alloy desigend for electric components with high bend formability

Applications

Wire harness, Connectors

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NKC286

Chemical
compositions

Cu-2.8Ni-0.6Si-0.5Sn-0.4Zn

Highlights

Corson alloy desigend for in-vehicle electric components with high mechanical
strength

Applications

Connectors, Wire harness

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NKC286S

Chemical compositions

Cu-2.8Ni-0.6Si-0.5Sn-0.4Zn

Highlights

Lower Young's modulus alloy of NKC286

Applications

Connectors, Wire harness

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NKC388

Chemical compositions

Cu-3.8Ni-0.8Si-0.1Mg-0.13Mn

Highlights

Corson alloy designed for high efficiency connectors

Applications

Connectors, Switches
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Chemical compositions and properties
Cu-Ni-Si
Copper Alloy Name

Chemical Composition (wt%)

Physical
Properties

C7025

NKC164

NKC286

NKC286S

NKC388

Cu : Rest
Ni : 3.0
Si : 0.65
Mg : 0.15

Cu : Rest
Ni : 1.6
Si : 0.4
Sn : 0.5
Zn : 0.4

Cu : Rest
Ni : 2.8
Si : 0.6
Sn : 0.5
Zn : 0.4

Cu : Rest
Ni : 2.8
Si : 0.6
Sn : 0.5
Zn : 0.4

Cu : Rest
Ni : 3.8
Si : 0.8
Mg : 0.1
Mn : 0.13

8.87

8.87

8.87

8.82

127,000

127,000

110,000

123,000
(XSH :

Specific Gravity (g/cm3) 8.82

Modulus of
Elasticity (MPa)

131,000

L.D.123,000
T.D.135,000)
(USH :
L.D.120,000
T.D.140,000)
Electrical
Conductivity
(%IACS @20)

45
(TM04S : 48)

43

41

41

38
(ESHXSHUSH :
34)

Poisson's Ratio

0.33

0.33

0.33

0.33

0.33

Mechanical
Properties

*Standard
specs.

Tensile
Strength (MPa)

0.2% Yield
Strength
(MPa)

1/4H -

1/2H TR02

607-726

560-680

710-840

TM02

650-740

620-740

760-890

730-870

EH

TM03

680-760

680-800

810-940

800-940

SH

TM04

750-840

890-990

ESH TM04S

710-830

930-1030

XSH -

970-1090

USH -

L.D. : 970-1090
T.D. : 1070-1190

1/4H -

1/2H TR02

550min

520-670

690-830

TM02

585min

580-730

740-880

695-835

EH

TM03

655min

640-790

790-930

775-915

SH

TM04

740min

860-960

ESH TM04S

700min

900-1000

XSH -

940-1060

USH -

L.D. : 940-1060
T.D. : 1040-1160

Elongation
(%)

1/4H -

1/2H TR02

6min

5min

3min

TM02

10min

3min

2min

3min

EH

TM03

5min

1min

1min

1min

SH

TM04

1min

1min

ESH TM04S

1min

1min

XSH -

1min

USH -

1min

1/4H -

1/2H TR02

180-220

160-230

200-270

TM02

190-240

170-240

210-280

215-285

EH

TM03

200-250

200-270

230-300

250-320

SH

TM04

225-275

250-310

ESH TM04S

210-260

265-325

XSH -

285-350

USH -

285-350

Vickers
Hardness
(Hv)

Bend
Formability
*Badway90W
bend
Width=10mm
data

1/2H

TR02

4.0

0.0

0.0

TM02

0.0

0.0

0.5

0(t=
0.18mm)

Minimum Bend
Radius / t
EH
Badway

TM03

1.0

1.5

1.7

1.0(t=
0.08mm)

SH

TM04

5.0

1.5

1.0 (t=
0.1mm)

1.0 (t=
0.08mm)

ESH TM04S