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C15500
Elements | ||||
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Cu(1) | P | Ag(2) | Mg | |
(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) |
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* 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 |
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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 |
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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* | ||
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* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | ||||
Annealing | 900 | 1000 | ||
Hot Working Temperature | 1400 | 1600 |
Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
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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 |
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Strip | ASTM | B888/B88M | COPPER ALLOY STRIP FOR USE IN MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS OR SPRING CONTACTS |
Corrosion Properties