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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1,2,3)
(1) Small amounts of Cd or other elements may be added by agreement to improve the resistance to softening at elevated temperatures.
(2) Cu value includes Ag.
(3) This is a high conductivity copper which has, in the annealed condition a minimum conductivity of 100% IACS.
Min (%) 99.90
Max (%)
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)
Elongation
(%)
Shear Strength
(ksi)
Section Size
(in)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).
Wire Hard H04 66 Typ
1.5 Typ
33 Typ
0.08
Physical Properties
(1)Actual value is .321 -.323.(2)Volume and weight basis.
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1981
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1949
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.321 (1)
Specific Gravity 8.89
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 100 (2)
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 224
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-21210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 212°F) 9.4
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-39210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 392°F) 9.6
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) 9.8
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.092
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 17000
Modulus of Rigidityksi 6400
Fabrication Properties
Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Good
Oxyacetylene Welding Not Recommended
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Fair
Spot Weld Not Recommended
Seam Weld Not Recommended
Butt Weld Good
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Excellent
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Excellent
Forgeability Rating 65
Machinability Rating 20
Common Fabrication Processes
  • Drawing and Standing
  • Stamping
Thermal Properties
Treatment Minimum* Maximum*
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.
Annealing 900 1400
Hot Working Temperature 1400 1600
Stress Relief 675
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Electrical Electrical Power Transmission Where Resistance to Softening is Desired Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Power Transmission Where Resistance to Softening is Desired Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Electrical Power Transmission Where Resistance to Softening is Desired Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Electrical Power Transmission Where Resistance to Softening is Desired Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
ASTM B224 Standard Classification of Coppers
Brazing Filler Metal FEDERAL QQ-B-650 BRAZING ALLOY, COPPER, COPPER-ZINC, AND COPPER-PHOSPHORUS
Shapes FEDERAL QQ-C-502 COPPER RODS AND SHAPES AND FLAT PRODUCTS WITH FINISHED EDGES (FLAT WIRE, STRIP AND BAR)
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.