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C15500
| Elements | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cu(1) | P | Ag(2) | Mg | |
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(1) Cu value includes Ag. (2) Ag 0.027 - 0.10% min is the equivalent of, Ag 8 - 30 Troy Oz min. |
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| Min (%) | 99.75 | 0.040 | 0.027 | 0.08 |
| Max (%) | 0.080 | 0.10 | 0.13 | |
| Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.2% Offset (ksi) |
YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Rockwell B scale | Rockwell F scale | Fatigue Strength** (ksi) |
Section Size (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * 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 |
53 Typ |
47 Typ |
47 Typ |
13 Typ |
92 Typ |
0.04 | ||
| 1/4 Hard | H01 |
45 Typ |
36 Typ |
36 Typ |
25 Typ |
89 Typ |
0.04 | |||
| 1/4 Hard | H01 |
45 Typ |
36 Typ |
36 Typ |
28 Typ |
89 Typ |
0.2 | |||
| Extra Spring | H10 |
72 Typ |
71 Typ |
68 Typ |
3 Typ |
80 Typ |
0.04 | |||
| Hard | H04 |
62 Typ |
57 Typ |
57 Typ |
5 Typ |
97 Typ |
24 Typ | 0.04 | ||
| Light Anneal | O50 |
40 Typ |
18 Typ |
18 Typ |
40 Typ |
70 Typ |
0.2 | |||
| Light Anneal | O50 |
40 Typ |
18 Typ |
18 Typ |
34 Typ |
70 Typ |
15 Typ | 0.04 | ||
| Special Spring | H12 |
75 Typ |
73 Typ |
70 Typ |
3 Typ |
82 Typ |
0.04 | |||
| Spring | H08 |
67 Typ |
67 Typ |
65 Typ |
4 Typ |
100 Typ |
23 Typ | 0.04 | ||
| Super Spring | H14 |
80 Typ |
75 Typ |
72 Typ |
3 Typ |
84 Typ |
0.04 | |||
| (1)Volume basis after precipitation heat treatment. | |
| Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1972 |
| Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.322 |
| Specific Gravity | 8.91 |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 90 (1) |
| Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 200 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-21210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 212°F) | 9.8 |
| Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F | 0.092 |
| Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi | 17000 |
| Modulus of Rigidityksi | 6400 |
| Technique | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Soldering | Excellent |
| Brazing | Excellent |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Not Recommended |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
| Spot Weld | Good |
| Seam Weld | Not Recommended |
| Butt Weld | Not Recommended |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Excellent |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Excellent |
| Forgeability Rating | 65 |
| Machinability Rating | 20 |
Common Fabrication Processes
- Bending
- Blanking
- Drawing
- Etching
- Forming
- Machining
- Shearing
- Spinning
| Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | ||||
| Annealing | 900 | 1000 | ||
| Hot Working Temperature | 1400 | 1600 | ||
| Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | Commutators for Electric Motors | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity |
| Commutators for Electric Motors | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Commutators for Electric Motors | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Commutators for Electric Motors | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Commutators for Electric Motors | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Conductors in Solid State Devices | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Conductors in Solid State Devices | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Conductors in Solid State Devices | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Conductors in Solid State Devices | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Contacts | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Contacts | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Contacts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Contacts | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Electrical Connectors | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Electrical Connectors | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Electrical Connectors | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Electrical Connectors | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Electronic Components | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Electronic Components | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Electronic Components | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Electronic Components | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Fittings | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Fittings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Fittings | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Fittings | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Flexing Switch Parts | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Flexing Switch Parts | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Flexing Switch Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Flexing Switch Parts | Mechanical Properties | High Endurance Limit | |
| Lead Frames | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Lead Frames | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Lead Frames | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Lead Frames | Softening Resistance | Resistance to Softening | |
| Tinsel Wire | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Tinsel Wire | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Tinsel Wire | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Wire, High Strength for Aircraft Hook Up | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Wire, High Strength for Aircraft Hook Up | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Wire, High Strength for Aircraft Hook Up | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Fasteners | Clamps | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity |
| Clamps | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Clamps | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Clamps | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Industrial | Diaphragms | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
| Diaphragms | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Diaphragms | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Heat Sinks | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Heat Sinks | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Heat Sinks | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Heat Sinks | Softening Resistance | Resistance to Softening | |
| High Conductivity, Light Duty Springs | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| High Conductivity, Light Duty Springs | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| High Conductivity, Light Duty Springs | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| High Conductivity, Light Duty Springs | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| High Conductivity, Light Duty Springs | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Resistance Welding Electrodes | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Resistance Welding Electrodes | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Resistance Welding Electrodes | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Resistance Welding Electrodes | Corrosion Resistance | Oxidation Resistance |
| Form | Specific Sub-Form | Application | System | Standard | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strip | ASTM | B888/B88M | COPPER ALLOY STRIP FOR USE IN MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS OR SPRING CONTACTS |
Corrosion Properties
No Corrosion Properties Available.