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C15715
| Elements | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cu(1) | Pb | Fe | Al(2) | O(3) | |
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(1) Cu value includes Ag. (2) All aluminum present as Al2O3; 0.04% oxygen present as Cu2O with a negligible amount in solid solution with copper. (3) All aluminum present as Al2O3; 0.04% oxygen present as Cu2O with a negligible amount in solid solution with copper. |
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| Min (%) | 99.62 | 0.13 | 0.12 | ||
| Max (%) | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.17 | 0.19 | |
| Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.2% Offset (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Rockwell B scale | Fatigue Strength** (ksi) |
Section Size (in) |
Cold Work (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). ** Fatigue Strength: 100 x 106 cycles, unless indicated as [N] x 106. | |||||||||
| Flat Products | Annealed | O61 |
69 Typ |
61 Typ |
11 Typ |
0.05 | |||
| Annealed | O61 |
61 Typ |
52 Typ |
20 Typ |
0.05 | ||||
| Annealed | O61 |
52 Typ |
41 Typ |
22 Typ |
0.05 | ||||
| As Hot Extruded | M30 |
55 Typ |
46 Typ |
26 Typ |
0.25 | ||||
| Hard | H04 |
74 Typ |
70 Typ |
6 Typ |
0.03 | 88 | |||
| Hard | H04 |
88 Typ |
84 Typ |
4 Typ |
0.01 | 96 | |||
| Hard | H04 |
73 Typ |
69 Typ |
6 Typ |
0.05 | 80 | |||
| Hard | H04 |
70 Typ |
66 Typ |
7 Typ |
0.09 | 64 | |||
| Rod | Annealed | O61 |
57 Typ |
48 Typ |
27 Typ |
60 Typ |
0.275 | ||
| Annealed | O61 |
67 Typ |
63 Typ |
19 Typ |
67 Typ |
0.275 | |||
| Annealed | O61 |
59 Typ |
52 Typ |
24 Typ |
63 Typ |
0.275 | |||
| As Hot Extruded | M30 |
57 Typ |
47 Typ |
27 Typ |
57 Typ |
1.125 | |||
| Hard | H04 |
72 Typ |
68 Typ |
19 Typ |
68 Typ |
32 Typ | 0.275 | 94 | |
| Hard | H04 |
66 Typ |
63 Typ |
21 Typ |
67 Typ |
0.5 | 80 | ||
| Hard | H04 |
62 Typ |
59 Typ |
24 Typ |
63 Typ |
0.75 | 55 | ||
| Wire | Annealed | O61 |
58 Typ |
51 Typ |
10 Typ |
0.05 | |||
| Annealed | O61 |
66 Typ |
62 Typ |
3 Typ |
0.05 | ||||
| Annealed | O61 |
52 Typ |
44 Typ |
11 Typ |
0.05 | ||||
| Hard | H04 |
87 Typ |
83 Typ |
2 Typ |
0.02 | 99.9 | |||
| Hard | H04 |
72 Typ |
68 Typ |
2 Typ |
0.1 | 99.2 | |||
| Hard | H04 |
76 Typ |
72 Typ |
2 Typ |
0.05 | 99.8 | |||
| Hard | H04 |
88 Typ |
84 Typ |
1 Typ |
0.014 | 99.9 | |||
| Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1981 |
| Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.319 |
| Specific Gravity | 8.34 |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 92 |
| Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 211 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) | 9.2 |
| Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F | 0.09 |
| Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi | 17000 |
| Technique | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Soldering | Excellent |
| Brazing | Good |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Not Recommended |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
| Spot Weld | Poor |
| Seam Weld | Poor |
| Butt Weld | Fair |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Excellent |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Poor |
| Forgeability Rating | 65 |
| Machinability Rating | 20 |
Common Fabrication Processes
- Blanking
- Cold working
- Drawing
- Etching
- Extruding
- Forging
- heading
- Hot isostatic pressing of powder
- Hot working
- Maching
- Rolling
- Rolling Threading and Knurling
- Stamping
- Swaging
- Upsetting
| Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | ||||
| Annealing | 1200 | 1800 | ||
| Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | Brush Springs | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity |
| Brush Springs | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Brush Springs | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Brush Springs | Mechanical Properties | High Modulus of Elasticity | |
| Brush Springs | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Circuit Breakers | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Circuit Breakers | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Circuit Breakers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Circuit Breakers | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Commutators | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Commutators | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Commutators | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Commutators | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Contractor Supports | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Contractor Supports | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Contractor Supports | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Contractor Supports | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Diode Leads | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Diode Leads | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Diode Leads | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Diode Leads | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Diode Leads | Solderability | Solderability | |
| Electric Generator Components | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Electric Generator Components | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Electric Generator Components | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Electric Generator Components | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Electronic Lead Frames | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Electronic Lead Frames | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Electronic Lead Frames | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Electronic Lead Frames | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Electronic Lead Frames | Solderability | Solderability | |
| High Field Magnetic Coil | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| High Field Magnetic Coil | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| High Field Magnetic Coil | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Hybrid Circuit Packages | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Hybrid Circuit Packages | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Hybrid Circuit Packages | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Hybrid Circuit Packages | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Hybrid Circuit Packages | Solderability | Solderability | |
| Incandescent Lamp Leads | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Incandescent Lamp Leads | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Incandescent Lamp Leads | Softening Resistance | Retains Strength after Glass to Metal Sealing at High Temperatures | |
| Microwave Power Tube Components | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Microwave Power Tube Components | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Microwave Power Tube Components | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Microwave Power Tube Components | Solderability | Solderability | |
| Motor Components | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Motor Components | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Motor Components | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Motor Components | Solderability | Solderability | |
| Photon Absorbers, Electron Beam Absorbers | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Photon Absorbers, Electron Beam Absorbers | Creep Properties | Creep Resistant | |
| Photon Absorbers, Electron Beam Absorbers | Durability | Durability - Architecture | |
| Photon Absorbers, Electron Beam Absorbers | Finishing Characteristics | Excellent polishing characteristics | |
| Relay Blades | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Relay Blades | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Relay Blades | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Relay Blades | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Relay Blades | Solderability | Solderability | |
| Sliding Contacts | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Sliding Contacts | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Sliding Contacts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Sliding Contacts | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Sliding Contacts | Welding Characteristics | Arc Erosion Resistant | |
| Switches | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Switches | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Switches | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Switches | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Switches | Solderability | Solderability | |
| Vacuum Tube Components | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Vacuum Tube Components | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Vacuum Tube Components | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Vacuum Tube Components | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Vacuum Tube Components | Solderability | Solderability | |
| X-ray Tube Components | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| X-ray Tube Components | Damping Characteristics | Sound Dampening | |
| X-ray Tube Components | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| X-ray Tube Components | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength after Brazing | |
| Industrial | Aluminum Molds | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity |
| Aluminum Molds | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Aluminum Molds | Creep Properties | Creep Resistant | |
| Aluminum Molds | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Aluminum Molds | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Aluminum Molds | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Discharge Machine Dies | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Discharge Machine Dies | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Discharge Machine Dies | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Discharge Machine Dies | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Discharge Machine Dies | Welding Characteristics | Arc Erosion Resistant | |
| Diverters and Limiters in Nuclear Fusion Reactors | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Diverters and Limiters in Nuclear Fusion Reactors | Other | Neutron Irradiation Resistant at High Temperatures | |
| Heat Exchanger Tube | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Heat Exchanger Tube | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Heat Exchanger Tube | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Heat Exchanger Tube | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Heat Sinks | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Heat Sinks | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Heat Sinks | Creep Properties | High Temperature Creep Resistant | |
| Heat Sinks | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Plasma Generator Parts | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Plasma Generator Parts | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Plasma Generator Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Plasma Generator Parts | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Plasma Generator Parts | Welding Characteristics | Arc Erosion Resistant | |
| Plastic Mold Components | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Plastic Mold Components | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Plastic Mold Components | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Plastic Mold Components | Mechanical Properties | Creep Resistance | |
| Plastic Mold Components | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strenght | |
| Plastic Mold Components | 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 | Oxidation Resistance | |
| Resistance Welding Electrodes | Softening Resistance | Resistance to Thermal Softening | |
| Rocket Engine Test Fixtures | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Rocket Engine Test Fixtures | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures |
Applicable Specifications
No applicable specifications for this alloy
Corrosion Properties
No Corrosion Properties Available.