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C16500
Elements | ||||
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Cu(1,2) | Sn | Fe | Cd | |
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min. (2) Cu value includes Ag. |
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Min (%) | 0.50 | 0.6 | ||
Max (%) | Rem | 0.7 | 0.02 | 1.0 |
Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.2% Offset (ksi) |
YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Rockwell B scale | Rockwell F scale | Rockwell 30T scale | Fatigue Strength** (ksi) |
Section Size (in) |
Cold Work (%) |
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* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). ** Fatigue Strength: 100 x 106 cycles, unless indicated as [N] x 106. | ||||||||||||
Bar | Hard | H04 |
56 Typ |
52 Typ |
23 Typ |
60 Typ |
.375 | |||||
Flat Products | Extra Hard | H06 |
69 Typ |
66 Typ |
2 Typ |
67 Typ |
0.04 | |||||
Extra Spring | H10 |
76 Typ |
69 Typ |
1.5 Typ |
73 Typ |
0.04 | ||||||
Hard | H04 |
66 Typ |
5 Typ |
79 Typ |
0.04 | |||||||
Spring | H08 |
73 Typ |
66 Typ |
2 Typ |
72 Typ |
0.04 | ||||||
Rod | Extra Hard | H06 |
77 Typ |
73 Typ |
71 Typ |
9 Typ |
78 Typ |
310 Typ | 0.5 | 67 | ||
Hard | H04 |
65 Typ |
55 Typ |
15 Typ |
75 Typ |
0.5 | 35 | |||||
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm | OS050 |
40 Typ |
13 Typ |
14 Typ |
53 Typ |
62 Typ |
20 Typ | 0.5 | ||||
Wire | Hard | H04 |
95 Typ |
0.08 | ||||||||
Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm | OS025 |
42 Typ |
0.08 |
Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1958 |
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Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.321 |
Specific Gravity | 8.89 |
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 60 |
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 146 |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) | 9.8 |
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F | 0.09 |
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi | 17000 |
Technique | Suitability |
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Soldering | Excellent |
Brazing | Excellent |
Oxyacetylene Welding | Not Recommended |
Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Fair |
Coated Metal Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
Spot Weld | Not Recommended |
Seam Weld | Not Recommended |
Butt Weld | Excellent |
Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Excellent |
Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Good |
Machinability Rating | 20 |
Common Fabrication Processes
- Drawing
- Etching
- Forming and Bending
- Heading and Upsetting
- Hot forging
- Piercing and Punching
Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | ||
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* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | ||||
Annealing | 800 | 1450 | ||
Hot Working Temperature | 1425 | 1600 |
Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
---|---|---|---|
Electrical | Clips | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity |
Clips | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Clips | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Clips | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Clips | Solderability | Solderability | |
Contacts | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
Contacts | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Contacts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Contacts | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Contacts | Solderability | Solderability | |
Contacts | Welding Characteristics | Arc Erosion Resistant | |
Flat Cable | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
Flat Cable | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Flat Cable | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Flat Cable | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Flat Cable | Solderability | Solderability | |
Flat Cable | Welding Characteristics | Arc Erosion Resistant | |
Flat Cable | Welding Characteristics | Weldability | |
Springs | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
Springs | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Springs | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Springs | Mechanical Properties | High Modulus of Elasticity | |
Springs | Solderability | Solderability | |
Trolley Wire | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
Trolley Wire | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Trolley Wire | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Trolley Wire | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Trolley Wire | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Industrial | Resistance Welding Electrodes | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity |
Resistance Welding Electrodes | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Resistance Welding Electrodes | Welding Characteristics | Arc Erosion Resistant | |
Resistance Welding Electrodes | Welding Characteristics | Weldability |
Form | Specific Sub-Form | Application | System | Standard | Description |
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Wire | Trolly | ASTM | B9 | BRONZE TROLLEY WIRE | |
ASTM | B105 | HARD-DRAWN COPPER ALLOY WIRES FOR ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS |
Corrosion Properties