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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1,2) P Te
(1) Includes Te + P.
(2) Cu value includes Ag.
Min (%) 99.90 0.004 0.40
Max (%) 0.020 0.7
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).
Rod 1/2 Hard H02 43 Typ
40 Typ
20 Typ
43 Typ
50 Typ
26 Typ
0.5 20
1/2 Hard H02 42 Typ
39 Typ
35 Typ
42 Typ
25 Typ
2 15
1/2 Hard H02 43 Typ
40 Typ
18 Typ
43 Typ
26 Typ
0.25 20
1/2 Hard H02 42 Typ
40 Typ
25 Typ
42 Typ
25 Typ
1 20
1/8 Hard H00 38 Typ
30 Typ
26 Typ
36 Typ
44 Typ
25 Typ
0.5 6
Hard H04 48 Typ
44 Typ
20 Typ
48 Typ
27 Typ
1 35
Hard H04 53 Typ
49 Typ
10 Typ
54 Typ
29 Typ
0.25 45
Hard H04 48 Typ
44 Typ
15 Typ
48 Typ
27 Typ
0.5 35
Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm OS015 33 Typ
11 Typ
46 Typ
43 Typ
22 Typ
0.5
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 32 Typ
10 Typ
50 Typ
40 Typ
22 Typ
1
Tube Light Drawn, Light Cold Rolled H55 40 Typ
32 Typ
20 Typ
35 Typ
24 Typ
0.065 15
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 32 Typ
10 Typ
40 Typ
40 Typ
22 Typ
0.065
Wire 1/2 Hard H02 51 Typ
41 Typ
6 Typ
27 Typ
0.08
1/8 Hard H00 38 Typ
30 Typ
20 Typ
25 Typ
0.08
Hard H04 56 Typ
51 Typ
3 Typ
30 Typ
0.08
Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm OS035 33 Typ
11 Typ
40 Typ
22 Typ
0.08
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1967
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1924
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.323
Specific Gravity 8.94
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 85
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-21210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 212°F) 9.5
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-39210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 392°F) 9.7
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) 9.9
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 Fair
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Fair
Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended
Spot Weld Not Recommended
Seam Weld Not Recommended
Butt Weld Fair
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Good
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Good
Forgeability Rating 65
Machinability Rating 85
Common Fabrication Processes
  • Cold - Drawing, machining, moderate cold heading
  • Hot - Extrusion, forging (closed die only)
Thermal Properties
Treatment Minimum* Maximum*
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.
Annealing 800 1200
Hot Working Temperature 1400 1600
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Architecture Fire Protection Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Fire Protection Machining Characteristics Machinability
Electrical Electrical Connectors Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Connectors Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Electrical Connectors Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Electrical Connectors Machining Characteristics Machinability
Motor Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Motor Parts Machining Characteristics Machinability
Soldering Copper Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Soldering Copper Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Switch Parts Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Switch Parts Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Switch Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Switch Parts Machining Characteristics Machinability
Transistor Bases Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Transistor Bases Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Transistor Bases Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Transistor Bases Machining Characteristics Machinability
Industrial Forgings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Forgings Machining Characteristics Machinability
Forgings Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Furnace Brazed Articles Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Furnace Brazed Articles Machining Characteristics Machinability
Furnace Brazed Articles Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Screw Machine Products Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Screw Machine Products Machining Characteristics Machinability
Welding Torch Tips Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Welding Torch Tips Machining Characteristics Machinability
Welding Torch Tips Softening Resistance Resistance to Softening
Plumbing Plumbing Fittings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Plumbing Fittings Forming Characteristics Formability
Plumbing Fittings Machining Characteristics Machinability
Plumbing Fittings Solderability Solderability
Sprinkler Heads Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Sprinkler Heads Machining Characteristics Machinability
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
ASTM B224 Standard Classification of Coppers
Bar ASTM B301/B301M FREE-CUTTING COPPER ROD AND BAR
Refinery Shapes ASTM B5 HIGH CONDUCTIVITY TOUGH-PITCH COPPER REFINERY SHAPES
Rod ASTM B301/B301M FREE-CUTTING COPPER ROD AND BAR
Shapes ASTM B301/B301M FREE-CUTTING COPPER ROD AND BAR
ASTM B216 REFINERY SHAPES, TOUGH-PITCH FIRE-REFINED
Wire ASTM B301/B301M FREE-CUTTING COPPER ROD AND BAR
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.