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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1) P
(1) Cu value includes Ag.
Min (%) 99.90 0.004
Max (%) 0.012
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)
Fatigue Strength**
(ksi)
Section Size
(in)
Cold Work
(%)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). ** Fatigue Strength: 100 x 106 cycles, unless indicated as [N] x 106.
Flat Products 1/2 Hard H02 42 Typ
36 Typ
14 Typ
40 Typ
84 Typ
50 Typ
26 Typ
13 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
40 Typ
10 Typ
60 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
As Hot Rolled M20 34 Typ
10 Typ
45 Typ
45 Typ
23 Typ
0.04
As Hot Rolled M20 32 Typ
10 Typ
50 Typ
40 Typ
22 Typ
0.25
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
13 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
11 Typ 0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 32 Typ
10 Typ
50 Typ
40 Typ
22 Typ
0.25
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 32 Typ
10 Typ
45 Typ
40 Typ
32 Typ
0.04
Spring H08 55 Typ
50 Typ
4 Typ
60 Typ
94 Typ
63 Typ
29 Typ
14 Typ 0.04
Pipe Hard H04 50 Typ
45 Typ
10 Typ
50 Typ
90 Typ
28 Typ
30
Rod As Hot Rolled M20 32 Typ
10 Typ
55 Typ
40 Typ
22 Typ
1
Hard H04 55 Typ
50 Typ
20 Typ
60 Typ
94 Typ
29 Typ
0.025 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
17 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
23 Typ
0.5 15
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 32 Typ
10 Typ
50 Typ
40 Typ
22 Typ
0.5
Tube Hard Drawn H80 55 Typ
50 Typ
8 Typ
60 Typ
95 Typ
63 Typ
29 Typ
0.065 40
Light Drawn, Light Cold Rolled H55 40 Typ
32 Typ
25 Typ
35 Typ
77 Typ
45 Typ
26 Typ
0.065 15
Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm OS025 34 Typ
11 Typ
45 Typ
45 Typ
23 Typ
0.065
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 32 Typ
10 Typ
45 Typ
40 Typ
22 Typ
0.065
Physical Properties
(1)Volume and weight basis.
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1981
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1981
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.323
Specific Gravity 8.94
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 98 (1)
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 223
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 Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding Fair
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Excellent
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 700 1200
Hot Working Temperature 1400 1600
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Architecture Architectural Trim Appearance Appearance
Architectural Trim Brazing Characteristics Capability for Brazing Seams
Architectural Trim Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Architectural Trim Mechanical Properties Ductility
Architectural Trim Solderability Capability for Soldering Seams
Architectural Trim Welding Characteristics Capability for Welding Seams
Flashing Appearance Appearance
Flashing Brazing Characteristics Capability for Brazing Seams
Flashing Corrosion Resistance Corrosoin Resistance
Flashing Mechanical Properties Ductility
Flashing Solderability Capability for Soldering Seams
Flashing Welding Characteristics Capability for Welding Seams
Roofing Appearance Appearance
Roofing Brazing Characteristics Capability for Brazing Seams
Roofing Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Roofing Mechanical Properties Ductility
Roofing Solderability Capability for Soldering Seams
Roofing Welding Characteristics Capability for Welding Seams
Electrical Busbars (Welded or Brazed) Brazing Characteristics Brazability
Busbars (Welded or Brazed) Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Busbars (Welded or Brazed) Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Busbars (Welded or Brazed) Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Busbars (Welded or Brazed) Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Hydrogen Embrittlement
Busbars (Welded or Brazed) Welding Characteristics Weldability
Tubular Bus Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Tubular Bus Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Tubular Bus Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Tubular Bus Solderability Solderability
Industrial Conductors, Resistance Welding Equipment Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Conductors, Resistance Welding Equipment Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Conductors, Resistance Welding Equipment Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Conductors, Resistance Welding Equipment Softening Resistance Resistance to Softening
Conductors, Resistance Welding Equipment Welding Characteristics Weldability
Tubing, LP Gas Service
Tubing, Medical Gas- Oxygen
Welded Tube Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Welded Tube Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Welded Tube Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Hydrogen Embrittlement
Welded Tube Cost Advantage Lower Cost Alternative to Oxygen-Free Copper
Welded Tube Welding Characteristics Excellent Welding Capabilities
Other Applications Requiring Welding or Brazing Brazing Characteristics Brazability
Applications Requiring Welding or Brazing Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Applications Requiring Welding or Brazing Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Applications Requiring Welding or Brazing Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Applications Requiring Welding or Brazing Welding Characteristics Weldability
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
ASTM B224 Standard Classification of Coppers
ASTM B577 Detection of Cuperous Oxide (Hydrogen Embrittlement Susceptibility) in Copper
Bands Projectile Rotating MILITARY MIL-B-18907 BANDS, PROJECTILE ROTATING
Projectile Rotating MILITARY MIL-B-20292 BLANKS, ROTATING BAND, FOR PROJECTILES
Bar SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
Bus Bar ASTM B187/B187M COPPER BUS BAR, ROD AND SHAPES AND GENERAL PURPOSE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
ASTM B152/B152M COPPER SHEET, STRIP, PLATE AND ROLLED BAR
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
Condenser & Heat Exchanger Tube with Integral Fins ASTM B956/B956M WELDED COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY CONDENSER AND HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES WITH INTEGRAL FINS
Seamless ASME SB359 COPPER & COPPER ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER & HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES WITH INTEGRAL FINS
Fitting ASME B16.22 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY SOLDER-JOINT PRESSURE FITTINGS
Foil Printed Circuits ASTM B451 COPPER FOIL, STRIP AND SHEET FOR PRINTED CIRCUITS AND CARRIER TAPES
Nipples ASTM B687 BRASS, COPPER AND CHROMIUM PLATED PIPE NIPPLES
Pipe ASTM B42 SEAMLESS COPPER PIPE, STANDARD SIZES
ASTM B698 COPPER, COPPER ALLOY PLUMBING PIPE AND TUBE
Bus Bar ASTM B188 SEAMLESS COPPER BUS PIPE AND TUBE
Pipe, Seamless. Standard Sizes ASME SB42 SEAMLESS COPPER PIPE, STANDARD SIZES
Plate SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
ASTM B152/B152M COPPER SHEET, STRIP, PLATE AND ROLLED BAR
Refinery Shapes ASTM B5 HIGH CONDUCTIVITY TOUGH-PITCH COPPER REFINERY SHAPES
ASTM B379 PHOSPHORIZED COPPERS-REFINERY SHAPES
Rod Bus Bar ASTM B187/B187M COPPER BUS BAR, ROD AND SHAPES AND GENERAL PURPOSE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
Seamless Condenser Tube & Ferrule Stock Condenser Tube ASTM B111/B111M COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER TUBES AND FERRULE STOCK
Condenser Tube ASME SB111 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER TUBES & FERRULE STOCK
Seamless Tube ASME SB75 SEAMLESS COPPER TUBE
Shapes Bus Bar ASTM B187/B187M COPPER BUS BAR, ROD AND SHAPES AND GENERAL PURPOSE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
Sheet Printed Circuits ASTM B451 COPPER FOIL, STRIP AND SHEET FOR PRINTED CIRCUITS AND CARRIER TAPES
SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
ASTM B506 COPPER CLAD STAINLESS STEEL SHEET AND STRIP FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
ASTM B152/B152M COPPER SHEET, STRIP, PLATE AND ROLLED BAR
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
Sheet, Strip, Roller Bar & Plate ASME SB152 COPPER SHEET, STRIP, PLATE, AND ROLLED BAR
Strip SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
Printed Circuits ASTM B451 COPPER FOIL, STRIP AND SHEET FOR PRINTED CIRCUITS AND CARRIER TAPES
ASTM B506 COPPER CLAD STAINLESS STEEL SHEET AND STRIP FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
ASTM B152/B152M COPPER SHEET, STRIP, PLATE AND ROLLED BAR
SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
Tube MILITARY MIL-T-24107 TUBE, COPPER, SEAMLESS
ASTM B359/B359M COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER AND HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES WITH INTEGRAL FINS
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
ASTM B360 HARD-DRAWN COPPER CAPILLARY TUBE FOR RESTRICTOR APPLICATIONS
ASTM B395/B395M U-BEND SEAMLESS COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY HEAT EXCHANGER AND CONDENSER TUBES
MILITARY MIL-T-3235 TUBE, COPPER, SEAMLESS (FOR TORPEDO USE)
For Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Field Servi SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
Rectangular Waveguide ASTM B372 SEAMLESS COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY RECTANGULAR WAVEGUIDE TUBE
For Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Field Servi SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
Bus Bar ASTM B188 SEAMLESS COPPER BUS PIPE AND TUBE
For Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Field Servi ASTM B640 WELDED COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY TUBE FOR AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION SERVICE
ASTM B716 WELDED COPPER WATER TUBE
ASTM B698 COPPER, COPPER ALLOY PLUMBING PIPE AND TUBE
Bright Annealed ASTM B68/B68M SEAMLESS COPPER TUBE, BRIGHT ANNEALED
ASTM B447 WELDED COPPER TUBE
ASTM B280 SEAMLESS COPPER TUBE FOR AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION FIELD SERVICE
ASTM B641 SEAMLESS AND WELDED COPPER DISTRIBUTION TUBE (TYPE D)
ASTM B75/B75M SEAMLESS COPPER TUBE
Rectangular Waveguide MILITARY MIL-W-85 WAVEGUIDES, RIGID, RECTANGULAR
ASTM B641 SEAMLESS AND WELDED COPPER DISTRIBUTION TUBE (TYPE D)
ASTM B743 SEAMLESS COPPER TUBE IN COILS
Tube, Condenser & Heat Exchanger, Seamless w/ Fins Welded ASME SB956 Tube, Welded, Condenser, Heat Exchanger, w/ Integral Fins
Tube, Welded Heater Exchanger ASME SB543 WELDED COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY TUBE
Tube, water ASTM B88 SEAMLESS COPPER WATER TUBE
ASTM B88M SEAMLESS COPPER WATER TUBE (METRIC)
Tubes, Seamless Condenser & Heat Exchanger, U-Bend ASME SB395 U-BEND SEAMLESS COPPER & COPPER ALLOY HEAT EXCHANGER & CONDENSER TUBE
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.