Chemical Composition
(%max., unless shown as range or min.)
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Cu(1) |
Fe |
Pb |
Mn |
Ni(2) |
Zn |
Min./Max. |
Rem. |
.40-1.0 |
.05 |
1.0 |
29.0-33.0 |
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
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Product |
Specification |
Bar |
ASTM
B122, B151 MILITARY MIL-C-15726
SAE J461, J463 |
Bolts |
ASTM
F468 |
Electrode,
Welding |
AWS
A5.6 MILITARY MIL-E-22200/4 |
Nuts |
ASTM
F467 |
Pipe,
Seamless |
ASME
SB466 ASTM B466 |
Pipe,
Welded |
ASTM
B467, B608 |
Plate |
ASTM
B122 MILITARY MIL-C-15726
SAE J461, J463 |
Plate,
Clad |
ASTM
B432 |
Plate,
Condenser Tube |
ASME
SB171 ASTM B171 SAE J461,
J463 |
Rod |
ASTM
B151 MILITARY MIL-C-15726 |
Screws |
ASTM
F468 |
Sheet |
ASTM
B122 MILITARY MIL-C-15726
SAE J461, J463 |
Strip |
ASTM
B122 MILITARY MIL-C-15726
SAE J461, J463 |
Studs |
ASTM
F468 |
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 MILITARY
MIL-T-16420 |
Tube,
U-Bend |
ASME
SB395 ASTM B395 |
Tube,
Welded |
ASME
SB543 ASTM B543 |
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 |
Good |
Gas Shielded
Arc Welding |
Excellent |
Coated Metal
Arc Welding |
Excellent |
Spot Weld |
Excellent |
Seam Weld |
Excellent |
Butt Weld |
Excellent |
Capacity
for Being Cold Worked |
Good |
Capacity
for Being Hot Formed |
Good |
Machinability
Rating |
20 |
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Mechanical Properties (measured
at room temperature, 68 F (20 C)
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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 |
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in. |
% |
|
F |
ksi |
ksi |
ksi |
ksi |
% |
B |
C |
F |
30T |
500 |
500 |
3000 |
ksi |
ksi |
ft-lb |
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mm. |
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C |
MPa |
MPa |
MPa |
MPa |
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MPa |
MPa |
J |
Rod |
H04 |
1 |
20 |
TYP |
68 |
75 |
70 |
- |
- |
15 |
80 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
0.0 |
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25.4 |
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20 |
517 |
483 |
- |
- |
15 |
80 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
0.0 |
Tube |
OS025 |
0.0 |
0 |
TYP |
68 |
60 |
25 |
- |
- |
45 |
45 |
- |
80 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
0.0 |
|
0.0 |
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20 |
414 |
172 |
- |
- |
45 |
45 |
- |
80 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
0.0 |
OS035 |
0.0 |
0 |
TYP |
68 |
54 |
- |
- |
- |
45 |
36 |
- |
77 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
0.0 |
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0.0 |
|
|
20 |
372 |
- |
- |
- |
45 |
36 |
- |
77 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
0.0 |
Flat
Products |
M20 |
1 |
0 |
TYP |
68 |
55 |
20 |
- |
- |
45 |
35 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
0.0 |
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25.4 |
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|
20 |
379 |
138 |
- |
- |
45 |
35 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
0.0 |
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*Fatigue Strength: 100 x 10 6cycles, unless indicated
as [N]X 106.
Physical Properties
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US
Customary |
Metric |
Melting
Point - Liquidus |
2260 F |
1238 C |
Melting
Point - Solidus |
2140 F |
1171 C |
Density |
0.323 lb/in3
at 68 F |
8.94 gm/cm3
@ 20 C |
Specific
Gravity |
8.94 |
8.94 |
Electrical
Resistivity |
225.0 ohms-cmil/ft @
68 F |
37.4 microhm-cm @ 20
C |
Electrical
Conductivity |
4 %IACS @ 68 F |
0.027 MegaSiemens/cm
@ 20 C |
Thermal
Conductivity |
17.0 Btu · ft/(hr
· ft2·oF)at
68F |
29.4 W/m · oK
at 20 C |
Coefficient
of Thermal Expansion |
9.0 ·10-6
per oF (68-572 F) |
16.2 ·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 |
22000 ksi |
152000 MPa |
Modulus
of Rigidity |
8300 ksi |
57230 MPa |
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Tempers Most Commonly Used
|
Flat
Products |
PLATE |
M20 |
SHEET |
H01,
H02, O60 |
STRIP,
ROLLED |
H01,
H02, H04, O60, OS025 |
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Other |
PIPE |
H55,
H80, O60 |
ROD |
H02 |
TUBE |
OS015,
OS025, OS035 |
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Typical Uses
Industrial Pump Impellers, Welding Backing
Rings, Flexible Metal Hose, Boiler Parts, Evaporator
Tubes, Distiller Tubes,Condenser Plates, Weld Wire,
Heat Exchanger Tubes, Refrigerators, Process Equipment,
Condenser Components,Heat Exchanger Components, Propeller
Sleeves, Condensers, Ferrules Marine
Pump Bodies and Internal Parts-Sea Water, Sea Water
Condensers, Valve Bodies, Sea Water Service, SaltWater
Piping, Fittings, Salt Water Flanges, Water Boxes -
Salt Water Applications, Salt Water Pipe Fittings
* Main Source : CDA(copper development association)
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