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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1,2) Zr
(1) Cu value includes Ag.
(2) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.9% min.
Min (%) 0.10
Max (%) Rem 0.20
Mechanical Properties *
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
Physical Properties
(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
Fabrication Properties
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
Thermal Properties
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
Typical uses
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
Applicable Specifications
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.