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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1,2,3) Ag(4)
(1) Oxygen and trace elements may vary depending on the process.
(2) This is a high conductivity copper which has, in the annealed condition a minimum conductivity of 100% IACS.
(3) Cu value includes Ag.
(4) Ag 0.054% min is the equivelant of, Ag 16 Troy Oz min.
Min (%) 99.90 0.054
Max (%)
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)
YS-0.5% Ext
(ksi)
Elongation
(%)
Rockwell B scale Rockwell F scale Rockwell 30T scale Shear Strength
(ksi)
Section Size
(in)
Cold Work
(%)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).
Flat Products 1/2 Hard H02 42 Typ
36 Typ
14 Typ
40 Typ
84 Typ
50 Typ
26 Typ
0.04
1/4 Hard H01 38 Typ
30 Typ
25 Typ
25 Typ
70 Typ
36 Typ
25 Typ
0.04
1/4 Hard H01 38 Typ
30 Typ
35 Typ
25 Typ
70 Typ
25 Typ
0.25
1/8 Hard H00 36 Typ
28 Typ
30 Typ
10 Typ
60 Typ
25 Typ
25 Typ
0.04
1/8 Hard H00 36 Typ
28 Typ
40 Typ
10 Typ
60 Typ
25 Typ
0.25
As Hot Rolled M20 32 Typ
10 Typ
50 Typ
40 Typ
22 Typ
0.25
As Hot Rolled M20 34 Typ
10 Typ
45 Typ
45 Typ
23 Typ
0.04
Extra Spring H10 57 Typ
53 Typ
4 Typ
62 Typ
95 Typ
64 Typ
29 Typ
0.04
Hard H04 50 Typ
45 Typ
12 Typ
50 Typ
90 Typ
28 Typ
0.25
Hard H04 50 Typ
45 Typ
6 Typ
50 Typ
90 Typ
57 Typ
28 Typ
0.04
Hard H04 45 Typ
40 Typ
20 Typ
45 Typ
85 Typ
26 Typ
1
Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm OS025 34 Typ
11 Typ
45 Typ
45 Typ
23 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 32 Typ
10 Typ
50 Typ
40 Typ
22 Typ
0.25
Spring H08 55 Typ
50 Typ
4 Typ
60 Typ
94 Typ
63 Typ
29 Typ
0.04
Rod As Hot Rolled M20 32 Typ
10 Typ
55 Typ
40 Typ
22 Typ
1
Hard H04 55 Typ
50 Typ
10 Typ
60 Typ
94 Typ
29 Typ
0.25 40
Hard H04 45 Typ
40 Typ
20 Typ
45 Typ
85 Typ
26 Typ
2 16
Hard H04 48 Typ
44 Typ
16 Typ
47 Typ
87 Typ
27 Typ
1 35
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 32 Typ
10 Typ
55 Typ
40 Typ
22 Typ
1
Shapes As Hot Extruded M30 32 Typ
10 Typ
50 Typ
40 Typ
22 Typ
0.5
As Hot Rolled M20 32 Typ
10 Typ
50 Typ
40 Typ
22 Typ
0.5
Hard H04 40 Typ
32 Typ
30 Typ
35 Typ
26 Typ
0.5 15
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 32 Typ
10 Typ
50 Typ
40 Typ
22 Typ
0.5
Wire Hard H04 55 Typ
1.5 Typ
29 Typ
0.08
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 35 Typ
35 Typ
24 Typ
0.08
Spring H08 66 Typ
1.5 Typ
33 Typ
0.08
Physical Properties
(1)Actual value is .321 - .323.(2)Actual value is 8.89 - 8.94.
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1980
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.323 (1)
Specific Gravity 8.89 (2)
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 100
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 224
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
Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended
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
  • Blanking
  • Coining
  • Coppersmithing
  • Drawing
  • Etching
  • Forming and Bending
  • Heading and Upsetting
  • Hot Forging and Pressing
  • Piercing and Punching
  • Roll Threading and Knurling
  • Shearing
  • Spinning
  • Squeezing and Swaging
  • Stamping
Thermal Properties
Treatment Minimum* Maximum*
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.
Annealing 900 1400
Hot Working Temperature 1400 1600
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Automotive Gaskets Forming Characteristics Formability
Gaskets Mechanical Properties Ductility
Radiator and Heat Exchanger Fins Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Radiator and Heat Exchanger Fins Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Radiator and Heat Exchanger Fins Forming Characteristics Formability
Radiator and Heat Exchanger Fins Softening Resistance Resistance to Softening
Radiator and Heat Exchanger Fins Solderability Solderability
Radiators Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Radiators Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Radiators Creep Properties Creep Resistant
Radiators Solderability Solderability
Electrical Bus Bars Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Bus Bars Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Bus Bars Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Bus Bars Solderability Solderability
Commutator Bars and Segments Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Commutator Bars and Segments Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Commutator Bars and Segments Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Commutator Bars and Segments Creep Properties Creep Resistant
Commutator Bars and Segments Softening Resistance Resistance to Softening
Conductivity Wire Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Conductivity Wire Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Conductivity Wire Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Contacts Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Contacts Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Contacts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Contacts Solderability Solderability
Fuse Clips Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Fuse Clips Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Fuse Clips Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Fuse Clips Softening Resistance Resistance to Softening
Generator Coils Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Generator Coils Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Generator Coils Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Generator Coils Creep Properties Creep Resistant
Generator Coils Softening Resistance Resistance to Softening
Radio Parts Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Radio Parts Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Radio Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Radio Parts Solderability Solderability
Switches Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Switches Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Switches Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Switches Solderability Solderability
Terminals Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Terminals Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Terminals Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Terminals Solderability Solderability
Windings Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Windings Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Windings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Industrial Casting Molds Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Casting Molds Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Casting Molds Forming Characteristics Formability
Casting Molds Softening Resistance Resistance to Softening
Chemical Process Equipment Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Clad Metals Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Clad Metals Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Clad Metals Mechanical Properties Very High Strength
Printed Circuit Foil Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Printed Circuit Foil Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Printed Circuit Foil Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Printed Circuit Foil Solderability Solderability
Printing Rolls Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Printing Rolls Forming Characteristics Formability
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
ASTM B224 Standard Classification of Coppers
Bar SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
Brazing Filler Metal FEDERAL QQ-B-650 BRAZING ALLOY, COPPER, COPPER-ZINC, AND COPPER-PHOSPHORUS
Bus Bar, Rod and Shapes, General Purpose, same ASME SB187 COPPER BUS BAR, ROD AND SHAPES AND GENERAL PURPOSE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
Plate SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
Refinery Shapes ASTM B5 HIGH CONDUCTIVITY TOUGH-PITCH COPPER REFINERY SHAPES
Rod, Bar & Shapes ASTM B187/B187M COPPER BUS BAR, ROD AND SHAPES AND GENERAL PURPOSE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
Sheet SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
Strip SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
Wire ASTM B286 COPPER CONDUCTORS FOR HOOKUP WIRE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Hard Drawn FEDERAL QQ-W-343 WIRE, ELECTRICAL (UNINSULATED)
ASTM B173 ROPE-LAY-STRANDED CONDUCTORS WITH CONCENTRIC STRANDED MEMBERS
Trolly ASTM B47 COPPER TROLLEY WIRE
ASTM B226 CORED, ANNULAR, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED COPPER CONDUCTORS
ASTM B496 COMPACT ROUND CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED COPPER CONDUCTORS
Hard Drawn ASTM B2 MEDIUM-HARD DRAWN COPPER WIRE
ASTM B298 SILVER-COATED SOFT OR ANNEALED COPPER WIRE
ASTM B189 LEAD-COATED AND LEAD ALLOY COATED SOFT COPPER WIRE FOR ELECTRICAL PURPOSES
ASTM B33 TINNED SOFT OR ANNEALED COPPER WIRE FOR ELECTRICAL PURPOSES
ASTM B172 ROPE-LAY-STANDARD CONDUCTORS WITH BUNCH STRANDED MEMBERS
ASTM B470 BONDED COPPER CONDUCTORS FOR USE IN HOOKUP WIRE FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
ASTM B8 CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED COPPER CONDUCTORS, HARD, MEDIUM-HARD OR SOFT
ASTM B174 BUNCH-STRANDED CONDUCTORS
Hard Drawn ASTM B1 HARD-DRAWN COPPER WIRE
Trolly ASTM B116 FIGURE 9 DEEP-SECTION GROOVED AND FIGURE 8 COPPER TROLLEY WIRE FOR INDUSTRIAL HAULAGE
ASTM B229 CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED COPPER AND COPPER-CLAD STEEL COMPOSITE CONDUCTORS
ASTM B355 NICKEL-COATED SOFT OR ANNEALED COPPER WIRE
ASTM B246 TINNED HARD-DRAWN AND MEDIUM HARD-DRAWN COPPER WIRE FOR ELECTRICAL PURPOSES
Hard Drawn FEDERAL QQ-W-343 WIRE, ELECTRICAL (UNINSULATED)
FEDERAL QQ-B-575 BRAID, WIRE (COPPER, TIN-COATED OR SILVER-COATED, TUBULAR OR FLAT)
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.