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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1) P Ag(2)
(1) Cu value includes Ag.
(2) Ag 0.014% min is the equivalent of, Ag 4 Troy Oz min.
Min (%) 99.90 0.005 0.014
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
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
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 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
Applicable Specifications
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.