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C15000
| Elements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cu(1,2) | Zr | |
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(1) Cu value includes Ag. (2) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.9% min. |
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| Min (%) | 0.10 | |
| Max (%) | Rem | 0.20 |
| Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Rockwell B scale | Rockwell F scale | Section Size (in) |
Cold Work (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). | |||||||||
| Rod & Bar | 1/4 Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated | TH01 |
48 Typ |
40 Typ |
28 Typ |
57 Typ |
0.50 - 1.0 | 20 | |
| Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated | TH04 |
60 Typ |
53 Typ |
24 Typ |
71 Typ |
0.50 - 1.0 | 60 | ||
| Precipitation Hardened | TF00 |
30 Typ |
13 Typ |
51 Typ |
6 Typ |
0.50 - 1.0 | |||
| Solution Heat Treated | TB00 |
29 Typ |
6 Typ |
54 Typ |
0.50 - 1.0 | ||||
| Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: 1/2 Hard | TD02 |
49 Typ |
47 Typ |
20 Typ |
0.50 - 1.0 | 40 | |||
| Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: Hard | TD04 |
57 Typ |
51 Typ |
19 Typ |
0.50 - 1.0 | 60 | |||
| Wire | 1/2 Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated | TH02 |
53 Typ |
49 Typ |
23 Typ |
90 Typ |
0.5 | 30 | |
| Annealed | O61 |
37 Typ |
11 Typ |
50 Typ |
40 Typ |
0.25 | |||
| Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated | TH04 |
76 Typ |
72 Typ |
1.5 Typ |
0.04 | 98 | |||
| Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated | TH04 |
72 Typ |
68 Typ |
3 Typ |
0.09 | 92 | |||
| Precipitation Hardened | TF00 |
30 Typ |
13 Typ |
49 Typ |
0.09 | 0 | |||
| Solution Heat Treated | TB00 |
29 Typ |
6 Typ |
54 Typ |
0.09 | 0 | |||
| (1)Solution annealed, 84% cold worked and aged. | |
| Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1796 |
| Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.321 |
| Specific Gravity | 8.89 |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 90 (1) |
| Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 212 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-21210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 212°F) | 9.4 |
| 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 | 18700 |
| Technique | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Soldering | Excellent |
| Brazing | Good |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Not Recommended |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
| 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 |
| Machinability Rating | 20 |
Common Fabrication Processes
- Bending
- heading
- Hot forging
- Machining
- Swaging
| Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | Time** | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. ** Time is measured in minutes. | ||||
| Hot Working Temperature | 1650 | 1740 | ||
| Precipitation Treatment | 930 | 120 | Water | |
| Solution Treatment | 1650 | 1690 | 25 | Water |
| Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer | Pencil-type & Light Soldering Guns: Tips, Rod Extensions | Conductivity (Thermal) | Higher Thermal Conductivity than C18150, C18200 |
| Pencil-type & Light Soldering Guns: Tips, Rod Extensions | Mechanical Properties | Lower Strength than C18150 and C18200 | |
| Pencil-type & Light Soldering Guns: Tips, Rod Extensions | Mechanical Properties | Stable up to 700 F. | |
| Electrical | Circuit Breaker Switches | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity |
| Circuit Breaker Switches | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Circuit Breaker Switches | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Circuit Breaker Switches | Softening Resistance | Resistance to Thermal Softening | |
| Commutators | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Commutators | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Commutators | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Commutators | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Commutators | Solderability | Solderability | |
| Resistance welding electrodes | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Resistance welding electrodes | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Resistance welding electrodes | Heat Treatability | Heat Treatable | |
| Resistance welding electrodes | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Resistance welding electrodes | Other | Metal Pick-up Resistant (Leaching Resistant) | |
| Resistance welding electrodes | Softening Resistance | Resistance to Softening | |
| Resistance welding electrodes | Softening Resistance | Resistance to Thermal Softening | |
| Stud Bases for Power Transmitters & Rectifiers | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Stud Bases for Power Transmitters & Rectifiers | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Stud Bases for Power Transmitters & Rectifiers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Stud Bases for Power Transmitters & Rectifiers | Softening Resistance | Resistance to Thermal Softening | |
| Switches | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Switches | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Switches | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Switches | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Industrial | Connectors, Solderless Wrapped | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity |
| Connectors, Solderless Wrapped | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Connectors, Solderless Wrapped | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Connectors, Solderless Wrapped | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Resistance Welding Tips | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Resistance Welding Tips | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Resistance Welding Tips | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Resistance Welding Tips | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Welding Wheels | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Welding Wheels | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Welding Wheels | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Welding Wheels | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures |
| Form | Specific Sub-Form | Application | System | Standard | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM | B224 | Standard Classification of Coppers | |||
| Bar | ASTM | B150/B150M | ALUMINUM BRONZE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | ||
| Rod | SAE | J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | ||
| ASTM | B150/B150M | ALUMINUM BRONZE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | |||
| SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS |
Corrosion Properties
No Corrosion Properties Available.