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C12100
| Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cu(1) | P | Ag(2) | |
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(1) Cu value includes Ag. (2) Ag 0.014% min is the equivalent of, Ag 4 Troy Oz min. |
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| Min (%) | 99.90 | 0.005 | 0.014 |
| Max (%) | 0.012 | ||
| 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 |
35 Typ |
25 Typ |
70 Typ |
25 Typ |
0.25 | ||||
| 1/4 Hard | H01 |
38 Typ |
30 Typ |
25 Typ |
25 Typ |
70 Typ |
36 Typ |
25 Typ |
0.04 | |||
| 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 |
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 | ||||
| Hard | H04 |
50 Typ |
45 Typ |
12 Typ |
50 Typ |
90 Typ |
28 Typ |
0.25 | ||||
| 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 |
45 Typ |
40 Typ |
32 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 |
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 |
48 Typ |
44 Typ |
16 Typ |
47 Typ |
87 Typ |
27 Typ |
17 Typ | 1 | 35 | ||
| Hard | H04 |
45 Typ |
40 Typ |
20 Typ |
45 Typ |
85 Typ |
26 Typ |
2 | 16 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| (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 |
| 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
| Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | ||||
| Annealing | 700 | 1200 | ||
| Hot Working Temperature | 1400 | 1600 | ||
| Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Building Fronts | Appearance | Appearance |
| Building Fronts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Building Fronts | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Downspouts | Appearance | Appearance | |
| Downspouts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Flashings | Appearance | Appearance | |
| Flashings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Flashings | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Gutters | Appearance | Appearance | |
| Gutters | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Gutters | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Screening | Appearance | Appearance | |
| Screening | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Screening | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Electrical | Applications Requiring Brazing | Brazing Characteristics | Brazability |
| Applications Requiring Weld abilty | |||
| 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) | Softening Resistance | Better Softening Resistance than C12000 | |
| Busbars (Welded or Brazed) | Welding Characteristics | Weldability | |
| Contacts | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Contacts | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Contacts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Electrical Conductors | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Electrical Conductors | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Electrical Conductors | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Switches | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Switches | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Switches | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Terminals | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Terminals | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Terminals | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Tubular Bus | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Tubular Bus | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Tubular Bus | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Industrial | Anodes | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity |
| Anodes | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Anodes | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Ball floats | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Ball floats | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Chemical Process Equipment | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Chemical Process Equipment | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Chemical Process Equipment | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| 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 | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Conductors, Resistance Welding Equipment | Softening Resistance | Better Softening Resistance than C12000 | |
| Conductors, Resistance Welding Equipment | Welding Characteristics | Weldability | |
| Vats | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Vats | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Vats | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good |
| Form | Specific Sub-Form | Application | System | Standard | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM | B224 | Standard Classification of Coppers | |||
| Bands | Projectile Rotating | MILITARY | MIL-B-20292 | BLANKS, ROTATING BAND, FOR PROJECTILES | |
| Brazing Filler Metal | FEDERAL | QQ-B-650 | BRAZING ALLOY, COPPER, COPPER-ZINC, AND COPPER-PHOSPHORUS |
Corrosion Properties
No Corrosion Properties Available.