Copper Hardening
Copper Hardening
(OP)
Is it possible for copper to 'harden' over a period of time. We are looking at a hard fired clay brick was that is about 100 years old and the veneer has been secured using copper ties. The copper may be an alloy or may just have some imputities in it.
The ties are 'hard' and not easily bent as one would expect. Is it possible that these have hardened over the years due to impurities.
Thanks, Dik
The ties are 'hard' and not easily bent as one would expect. Is it possible that these have hardened over the years due to impurities.
Thanks, Dik





RE: Copper Hardening
There are also factors that impact how much the Cu will harden when it is cold worked (twisted/bent).
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RE: Copper Hardening
The query was more from a curiosity as to why the copper was so 'hard' and not easily bent.
Dik
RE: Copper Hardening
I presumed that these were bent originally to hold the brick/tiles.
We are spoiled with modern material.
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