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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1,2) P
(1) This includes oxygen-free Cu which contains P in an amount agreed upon.
(2) Cu value includes Ag.
Min (%) 99.9 0.015
Max (%) 0.040
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
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
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
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
50 Typ
40 Typ
22 Typ
0.25
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 32 Typ
10 Typ
45 Typ
40 Typ
22 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
10 Typ
50 Typ
90 Typ
28 Typ
30
Tube Hard Drawn H80 55 Typ
8 Typ
60 Typ
95 Typ
63 Typ
29 Typ
19 Typ 0.065 40
Light Drawn, Light Cold Rolled H55 40 Typ
32 Typ
25 Typ
35 Typ
77 Typ
45 Typ
26 Typ
14 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
11 Typ 0.065
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1981
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.323
Specific Gravity 8.94
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 85
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 196
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) 9.5
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 Good
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 750 1200
Hot Working Temperature 1400
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Architecture Downspouts Appearance Appearance
Downspouts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Downspouts Forming Characteristics Formability
Flashing Appearance Appearance
Flashing Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Flashing Forming Characteristics Formability
Gutters Appearance Appearance
Gutters Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Gutters Forming Characteristics Formability
Roofing Appearance Appearance
Roofing Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Roofing Forming Characteristics Formability
Automotive Air Lines Pressure Tight Pressure Tight
Air Lines Solderability Solderability
Hydraulic Lines Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Hydraulic Lines Pressure Tight Pressure Tight
Hydraulic Lines Solderability Solderability
Oil Lines Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Oil Lines Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Oil Lines Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Oil Lines Pressure Tight Pressure Tight
Building Air Conditioner Tubes and Condenser Sheets Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Air Conditioner Tubes and Condenser Sheets Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Air Conditioner Tubes and Condenser Sheets Forming Characteristics Formability
Air Conditioner Tubes and Condenser Sheets Solderability Solderability
Gas Lines Pressure Tight Pressure Tight
Gas Lines Solderability Solderability
Heater Lines Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Heater Lines Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Heater Units Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Heater Units Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Oil Burner Tubes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Oil Burner Tubes Pressure Tight Pressure Tight
Oil Burner Tubes Solderability Solderability
Consumer Air Conditioners Brazing Characteristics Brazability
Air Conditioners Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Air Conditioners Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Air Conditioners Pressure Tight Pressure Tight
Refrigerators Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Refrigerators Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Refrigerators Forming Characteristics Formability
Refrigerators Pressure Tight Pressure Tight
Refrigerators Solderability Solderability
Electrical Heater Elements Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Heater Elements Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Heater Elements Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Wire Connectors Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Wire Connectors Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Wire Connectors Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Industrial Air Lines in Airplanes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Air Lines in Airplanes Pressure Tight Pressure Tight
Air Lines in Airplanes Solderability Solderability
Anodes for Electroplating Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Anodes for Electroplating Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Brewery Tubes Appearance Appearance
Brewery Tubes Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Brewery Tubes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Casting Molds Brazing Characteristics Brazability
Casting Molds Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Casting Molds Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Casting Molds Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Condenser Tubes Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Condenser Tubes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Condenser Tubes Solderability Solderability
Dairy Tubes Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Dairy Tubes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Dairy Tubes Solderability Solderability
Distiller Tubes Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Distiller Tubes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Distiller Tubes Solderability Solderability
Evaporator Tubes Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Evaporator Tubes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Expansion Joint Tubes Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Expansion Joint Tubes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Expansion Joint Tubes Forming Characteristics Formability
Expansion Joint Tubes Pressure Tight Pressure Tight
Expansion Joint Tubes Solderability Solderability
Gage Lines Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Gage Lines Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Gage Lines Solderability Solderability
Gasoline Lines in Airplanes Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Gasoline Lines in Airplanes Solderability Solderability
Heat Exchanger Shells Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Heat Exchanger Shells Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Heat Exchanger Shells Pressure Tight Pressure Tight
Heat Exchanger Tubes Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Heat Exchanger Tubes Pressure Tight Pressure Tight
Hydraulic Lines in Airplanes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Hydraulic Lines in Airplanes Pressure Tight Pressure Tight
Hydraulic Lines in Airplanes Solderability Solderability
Kettles Appearance Appearance
Kettles Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Kettles Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Oil Coolers in Airplanes Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Oil Coolers in Airplanes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Oil Coolers in Airplanes Pressure Tight Pressure Tight
Oil Lines in Airplanes Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Oil Lines in Airplanes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Oil Lines in Airplanes Pressure Tight Pressure Tight
Paper Lines Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Paper Lines Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Paper Rolls Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Paper Rolls Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Plating Anodes Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Plating Anodes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Plating Anodes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Chemicals
Plating Anodes Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Plating Anodes Plating Characteristics Plateable
Plating Hangers Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Plating Hangers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Chemicals
Plating Racks Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Plating Racks Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Plating Racks Plating Characteristics Plateable
Plumbing Tube Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Plumbing Tube Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Plumbing Tube Forming Characteristics Formability
Plumbing Tube Welding Characteristics Weldability
Print Rolls Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Print Rolls Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Pulp Lines Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Pulp Lines Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Rotating Bands Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Rotating Bands Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Steam Lines Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Steam Lines Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Steam Lines Creep Properties Creep Resistant
Steam Lines Mechanical Properties Retains Strength at High Temperatures
Steam Lines Pressure Tight Pressure Tight
Sugar House Refinery Lines Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Sugar House Refinery Lines Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Tanks Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Tubing, LP Gas Service
Tubing, Medical Gas- Oxygen
Water Lines Brazing Characteristics Brazability
Water Lines Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Water Lines Forming Characteristics Formability
Water Lines Solderability Solderability
Marine Gasoline Lines Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Gasoline Lines Pressure Tight Pressure Tight
Gasoline Lines Solderability Solderability
Oil Coolers Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Oil Coolers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Oil Coolers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Plumbing Plumbing Fittings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Plumbing Fittings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Hydrogen Embrittlememt
Plumbing Fittings Forming Characteristics Formability
Plumbing Fittings Solderability Solderability
Plumbing Pipe Brazing Characteristics Brazability
Plumbing Pipe Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Plumbing Pipe Forming Characteristics Formability
Plumbing Pipe Solderability Solderability
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-20292 BLANKS, ROTATING BAND, FOR PROJECTILES
Projectile Rotating MILITARY MIL-B-18907 BANDS, PROJECTILE ROTATING
Bar SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
ASTM B152/B152M COPPER SHEET, STRIP, PLATE AND ROLLED BAR
ASTM B187/B187M COPPER BUS BAR, ROD AND SHAPES AND GENERAL PURPOSE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST 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
Condenser & Heat Exchanger Tube with Integral Fins ASTM B956/B956M WELDED COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY CONDENSER AND HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES WITH INTEGRAL FINS
Fitting ASME B16.22 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY SOLDER-JOINT PRESSURE FITTINGS
ASME B16.29 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY SOLDER-JOINT DRAINAGE FITTINGS
Heat Exchanger Tube Welded ASTM B919 Welded Coper Heat Exchanger Tube with Internal Enhancment
ASTM B903 COPPER HEAT EXCHANGER TUBE WITH INTERNAL ENHACEMENT
Nipples ASTM B687 BRASS, COPPER AND CHROMIUM PLATED PIPE NIPPLES
Pipe ASTM B698 COPPER, COPPER ALLOY PLUMBING PIPE AND TUBE
ASTM B302 THREADLESS COPPER PIPE
ASTM B42 SEAMLESS COPPER PIPE, STANDARD SIZES
Pipe, Seamless. Standard Sizes ASME SB42 SEAMLESS COPPER PIPE, STANDARD SIZES
Plate ASTM B432 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY CLAD STEEL PLATE
ASTM B152/B152M COPPER SHEET, STRIP, PLATE AND ROLLED BAR
Refinery Shapes ASTM B379 PHOSPHORIZED COPPERS-REFINERY SHAPES
ASTM B5 HIGH CONDUCTIVITY TOUGH-PITCH COPPER REFINERY SHAPES
Rod SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
Seamless Condenser Tube & Ferrule Stock Condenser Tube ASME SB111 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER TUBES & FERRULE STOCK
Seamless Heat Exchanger and Condenser Tube ASME SB359 COPPER & COPPER ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER & HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES WITH INTEGRAL FINS
Seamless Tube ASME SB75 SEAMLESS COPPER TUBE
Shapes SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
ASTM B187/B187M COPPER BUS BAR, ROD AND SHAPES AND GENERAL PURPOSE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
Sheet ASTM B101 LEAD-COATED COPPER SHEET
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST 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 J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
Building Construction ASTM B370 COPPER SHEET AND STRIP FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Sheet, Strip, Roller Bar & Plate ASME SB152 COPPER SHEET, STRIP, PLATE, AND ROLLED BAR
Strip ASME SB152 COPPER SHEET, STRIP, PLATE, AND ROLLED BAR
ASTM B506 COPPER CLAD STAINLESS STEEL SHEET AND STRIP FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
Building Construction ASTM B370 COPPER SHEET AND STRIP FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
ASTM B272 COPPER FLAT PRODUCTS WITH FINISHED (ROLLED OR DRAWN) EDGES (FLAT WIRE AND STRIP)
ASTM B152/B152M COPPER SHEET, STRIP, PLATE AND ROLLED BAR
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
Tube For Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Field Servi ASTM B280 SEAMLESS COPPER TUBE FOR AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION FIELD SERVICE
ASTM B641 SEAMLESS AND WELDED COPPER DISTRIBUTION TUBE (TYPE D)
For Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Field Servi ASTM B640 WELDED COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY TUBE FOR AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION SERVICE
Bright Annealed ASTM B68/B68M SEAMLESS COPPER TUBE, BRIGHT ANNEALED
ASTM B75/B75M SEAMLESS COPPER TUBE
ASTM B716 WELDED COPPER WATER TUBE
MILITARY MIL-T-3235 TUBE, COPPER, SEAMLESS (FOR TORPEDO USE)
MILITARY MIL-T-22214 TUBE, CONDENSER AND HEAT EXCHANGER WITH INTEGRAL FINS
ASME SB543 WELDED COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY TUBE
For Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Field Servi SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
ASTM B698 COPPER, COPPER ALLOY PLUMBING PIPE AND TUBE
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
ASME SB395 U-BEND SEAMLESS COPPER & COPPER ALLOY HEAT EXCHANGER & CONDENSER TUBE
Drainage (DWV) ASTM B306 COPPER DRAINAGE TUBE (DWV)
SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
ASTM B447 WELDED COPPER TUBE
Capillary ASTM B360 HARD-DRAWN COPPER CAPILLARY TUBE FOR RESTRICTOR APPLICATIONS
For Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Field Servi SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
ASTM B641 SEAMLESS AND WELDED COPPER DISTRIBUTION TUBE (TYPE D)
MILITARY MIL-T-24107 TUBE, COPPER, SEAMLESS
ASTM B359/B359M COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER AND HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES WITH INTEGRAL FINS
ASTM B743 SEAMLESS COPPER TUBE IN COILS
ASTM B395/B395M U-BEND SEAMLESS COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY HEAT EXCHANGER AND CONDENSER TUBES
ASTM B543/B543M WELDED COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY HEAT EXCHANGER TUBE
Condenser Tube ASTM B111/B111M COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER TUBES AND FERRULE STOCK
Tube for Gas Transmission ASTM B837 SEAMLESS COPPER TUBE FOR NATURAL GAS AND LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM (LP) GAS FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
Tube, Condenser & Heat Exchanger, Seamless w/ Fins ASME SB956 Tube, Welded, Condenser, Heat Exchanger, w/ Integral Fins
Tube, Stainless for Medical Gas ASTM B819 SEAMLESS COPPER TUBE FOR MEDICAL GAS SYSTEMS
Tube, water ASTM B88M SEAMLESS COPPER WATER TUBE (METRIC)
Water ASTM B88 SEAMLESS COPPER WATER TUBE
Wire ASTM B272 COPPER FLAT PRODUCTS WITH FINISHED (ROLLED OR DRAWN) EDGES (FLAT WIRE AND STRIP)
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.