Glidcop refers to a family of copper-based metal matrix composite (MMC) alloys mixed primarily with aluminum oxide ceramic particles. The addition of small amounts of aluminum oxide has minuscule effects on the performance of the copper at room temperature (such as a small decrease in thermal and electrical conductivity), but greatly increases the copper's resistance to thermal softening and enhances high elevated temperature strength. The addition of aluminum oxide also increases resistance to radiation damage. As such, the alloy has found use in applications where high thermal conductivity or electrical conductivity is required while also maintaining strength at elevated temperatures or radiation levels

ASTM C15760,ASTM C15725,ASTM C15715,AL-60,AL2O3Cu,D-TEK,GlidCop,AL-15,AL-25