Chemical Composition
(%max., unless shown as range or min.)
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Cu(1) |
Fe |
Pb |
Mn |
Ni(2) |
Zn |
Min./Max. |
Rem. |
1.0-1.8 |
.05 |
1.0 |
9.0-11.0 |
1.0 |
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(1) Cu value includes Ag. (2) Ni value includes Co.
Note: Cu + Sum of Named Elements, 99.5% min.
Applicable Specifications
|
Product |
Specification |
Bar |
ASTM
B122, B151 MILITARY MIL-C-15726 |
Pipe,
Seamless |
ASME
SB466 ASTM B466 |
Pipe,
Welded |
ASME
SB467 ASTM B467, B608 |
Plate |
ASTM
B122 MILITARY MIL-C-15726 |
Plate,
Clad |
ASTM
B432 |
Plate,
Condenser Tube |
ASME
SB171 ASTM B171 SAE J461,
J463 |
Rod |
ASTM
B151 MILITARY MIL-C-15726 |
Rod,
Welding |
AWS
A5.15 |
Sheet |
ASTM
B122 MILITARY MIL-C-15726
SAE J461, J463 |
Strip |
ASTM
B122 MILITARY MIL-C-15726 |
Tube,
Condenser |
ASME
SB111 ASTM B111, B552 MILITARY
MIL-T-15005 SAE J461, J463 |
Tube,
Finned |
ASME
SB359 ASTM B359 MILITARY
MIL-T-22214 |
Tube,
Seamless |
ASME
SB466 ASTM B466, B469 MILITARY
MIL-T-16420 |
Tube,
U-Bend |
ASME
SB395 ASTM B395 |
Tube,
Welded |
ASME
SB543 ASTM B543 MILITARY
MIL-T-16420 |
Wire |
MILITARY
MIL-C-15726 |
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Common Fabrication Processes Forming
and Bending, Welding
Fabrication Properties
|
Joining
Technique |
Suitability |
Soldering |
Excellent |
Brazing |
Excellent |
Oxyacetylene
Welding |
Fair |
Gas Shielded
Arc Welding |
Excellent |
Coated Metal
Arc Welding |
Good |
Spot Weld |
Good |
Seam Weld |
Good |
Butt Weld |
Excellent |
Capacity
for Being Cold Worked |
Good |
Capacity
for Being Hot Formed |
Good |
Machinability
Rating |
20 |
|
Mechanical Properties (measured
at room temperature, 68 F (20 C)
|
Temper |
Section
Size |
Cold
Work |
Typ/
Min |
Temp |
Tensile
Strength |
Yield
Strength (0.5% ext. under
load) |
Yield
Strength (0.2% offset) |
Yield
Strength (0.05% offset) |
El |
Rockwell
Hardness |
Vickens
Hard. |
Brinell
Hard. |
Shear
Strength |
Fatigue
Strength* |
Izod
Impact Strength |
|
in. |
% |
|
F |
ksi |
ksi |
ksi |
ksi |
% |
B |
C |
F |
30T |
500 |
500 |
3000 |
ksi |
ksi |
ft-lb |
|
mm. |
|
|
C |
MPa |
MPa |
MPa |
MPa |
|
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|
MPa |
MPa |
J |
Tube |
H55 |
0.0 |
0 |
TYP |
68 |
60 |
57 |
- |
- |
10 |
72 |
- |
100 |
70 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
0.0 |
|
0.0 |
|
|
20 |
414 |
393 |
- |
- |
10 |
72 |
- |
100 |
70 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
0.0 |
OS025 |
0.0 |
0 |
TYP |
68 |
44 |
16 |
- |
- |
42 |
15 |
- |
65 |
26 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
0.0 |
|
0.0 |
|
|
20 |
303 |
110 |
- |
- |
42 |
15 |
- |
65 |
26 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
0.0 |
|
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*Fatigue Strength: 100 x 10 6cycles, unless indicated
as [N]X 106.
Physical Properties
|
|
US
Customary |
Metric |
Melting
Point - Liquidus |
2100 F |
1149 C |
Melting
Point - Solidus |
2010 F |
1099 C |
Density |
0.323 lb/in3
at 68 F |
8.94 gm/cm3
@ 20 C |
Specific
Gravity |
8.94 |
8.94 |
Electrical
Resistivity |
115.0 ohms-cmil/ft
@ 68 F |
19.12 microhm-cm
@ 20 C |
Electrical
Conductivity |
9 %IACS @
68 F |
0.053 MegaSiemens/cm
@ 20 C |
Thermal
Conductivity |
26.0 Btu
· ft/(hr · ft2·oF)at
68F |
45.0 W/m
· oK at 20 C |
Coefficient
of Thermal Expansion |
9.5 ·10-6
per oF (68-572 F) |
17.1 ·10-6
per oC (20-300 C) |
Specific
Heat Capacity |
0.09 Btu/lb/oF
at 68 F |
377.1 J/kg
· oK at 293 K |
Modulas
of Elasticity in Tension |
18000 ksi |
124000 MPa |
Modulus
of Rigidity |
6800 ksi |
46880 MPa |
|
Tempers Most Commonly
Used
|
Flat
Products |
PLATE |
M20 |
SHEET |
H01,
H02, H04, O60 |
STRIP,
ROLLED |
H01,
H02, H04, O60, OS025 |
|
|
Other |
PIPE |
H55,
H80, O60 |
TUBE |
H55,
OS015, OS025 |
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Automotive Power Steering Tube, Brake
Lines Consumer Screw Lamp Bases
Industrial Valve Bodies, Condensers, Evaporators,
Pump Impellers for Oil Refining, Pressure Vessels, Condenser
Plates,Weld Torch Tips, Distiller Tubes, Ferrules, Heat
Exchanger Tubes, Evaporator Tubes Marine
Salt Water Baffles, Salt Water Pipe Fittings, Water
Hoses, Boat Hulls, Hot Water Tanks, Ship Hulls, Tube
Sheetfor Salt Water Service, Salt Water Piping Systems,
Salt Water Piling Wrap, Propeller Sleeves Plumbing
Flanges
* Main Source : CDA(copper development association)
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