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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1,2) Al Be Co(3) Si
(1) Cu value includes Ag.
(2) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min.
(3) Ni + Co 0.20% min.: Ni + Fe + Co 0.6% max.
Min (%) 1.60 0.20
Max (%) Rem 0.20 1.85 0.20
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)
YS-0.2% Offset
(ksi)
Elongation
(%)
Rockwell B scale Rockwell C scale Rockwell 30T 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 and Precipitation Heat Treated TH02 182 Typ
160 Typ
4 Typ
39 Typ
42 Typ 0.188
1/4 Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated TH01 172 Typ
150 Typ
5 Typ
37 Typ
40 Typ 0.188
Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated TH04 190 Typ
170 Typ
3 Typ
40 Typ
43 Typ 0.188
Mill-hardened Temper, TM - 1/2 Hard TM00 105 Typ
80 Typ
20 Typ
20 Typ
0.188
Mill-hardened Temper, TM - 1/2 Hard TM02 128 Typ
105 Typ
15 Typ
27 Typ
0.188
Mill-hardened Temper, TM - 1/2 Hard TM01 115 Typ
90 Typ
18 Typ
23 Typ
0.188
Mill-hardened Temper, TM - Hard TM04 142 Typ
122 Typ
12 Typ
32 Typ
0.188
Mill-hardened Temper, TM -XHM - Extra Hard TM06 168 Typ
148 Typ
6 Typ
36 Typ
0.188
Precipitation Hardened TF00 165 Typ
145 Typ
7 Typ
35 Typ
36 Typ 0.188
Solution Heat Treated TB00 70 Typ
32 Typ
45 Typ
60 Typ
58 Typ
0.188
Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: 1/2 Hard TD02 92 Typ
82 Typ
15 Typ
92 Typ
77 Typ
0.188
Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: 1/4 Hard TD01 80 Typ
70 Typ
25 Typ
80 Typ
70 Typ
0.188
Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: Hard TD04 110 Typ
104 Typ
5 Typ
99 Typ
81 Typ
0.188
Rod Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated TH04 178 Typ
36 Typ
<1
Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated TH04 183 Typ
37 Typ
1
Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated TH04 188 Typ
38 Typ
0.375
Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: Hard TD04 105 Typ
95 Typ
1
Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: Hard TD04 112 Typ
95 Typ
0.375
Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: Hard TD04 100 Typ
95 Typ
<1
Shapes Solution Heat Treated TB00
Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: Hard TD04
Physical Properties
(1)In the precipitation hardened condition.
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1800
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1590
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.304
Specific Gravity 8.41
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 22 (1)
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 62
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) 9.9
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.1
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 18500
Modulus of Rigidityksi 7300
Fabrication Properties
Technique Suitability
Soldering Good
Brazing Good
Oxyacetylene Welding Not Recommended
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Good
Coated Metal Arc Welding Good
Spot Weld Good
Seam Weld Fair
Butt Weld Fair
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Excellent
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Good
Machinability Rating 20
Common Fabrication Processes
  • Blanking
  • Drawing
  • Drilling
  • Forming and Bending
  • Tapping
  • Turning
Thermal Properties
Treatment Minimum* Maximum* Time** Medium
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. ** Time is measured in minutes.
Hot Working Temperature 1200 1500
Precipitation Treatment 600 3 Air
Solution Treatment 1425 1475 0.5 Water
Stress Relief 390
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Electrical Connectors Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Connectors Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Connectors Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Connectors Mechanical Properties High Strength
Connectors Solderability Solderability
Connectors Thermal Properties Resistance to Stress Relaxation
Electronic Equipment Components Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Electronic Equipment Components Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Electronic Equipment Components Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Electronic Equipment Components Mechanical Properties High Strength
Electronic Equipment Components Thermal Properties Resistance to Stress Relaxation
Fuse Clips Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Fuse Clips Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Fuse Clips Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Fuse Clips Mechanical Properties High Strength
Relay Parts Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Relay Parts Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Relay Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Relay Parts Mechanical Properties High Strength
Switch Parts Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Switch Parts Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Switch Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Switch Parts Mechanical Properties High Strength
Switch Parts Thermal Properties Resistance to Stress Relaxation
Fasteners Fasteners Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Fasteners Mechanical Properties High Strength
Fasteners Thermal Properties Resistance to Stress Relaxation
Lock Washers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Lock Washers Mechanical Properties High Strength
Lock Washers Thermal Properties Resistance to Stress Relaxation
Retaining Rings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Retaining Rings Mechanical Properties High Strength
Retaining Rings Thermal Properties Resistance to Stress Relaxation
Roll Pins Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Roll Pins Mechanical Properties High Strength
Industrial Bellows Forming Characteristics Formability
Bellows Mechanical Properties Ductility
Bellows Mechanical Properties High Strength
Bellows Thermal Properties Resistance to Stress Relaxation
Bourdon Tubing Forming Characteristics Formability
Bourdon Tubing Mechanical Properties Ductility
Bourdon Tubing Mechanical Properties High Strength
Bourdon Tubing Thermal Properties Resistance to Stress Relaxation
Diaphragms Forming Characteristics Formability
Diaphragms Mechanical Properties Ductility
Diaphragms Mechanical Properties High Strength
Diaphragms Thermal Properties Resistance to Stress Relaxation
Electrodes for Welding Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Electrodes for Welding Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Electrodes for Welding Mechanical Properties High Strength
Forgings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Forgings Forming Characteristics Formability
Forgings Mechanical Properties High Strength
Machined Components Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Machined Components Mechanical Properties High Strength
Machined Components Thermal Properties Resistance to Stress Relaxation
Plastic Mold Components Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Plastic Mold Components Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Plastic Mold Components Mechanical Properties High Strength
Pump Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Pump Parts Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Pump Parts Mechanical Properties High Strength
Rolling Mill Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Rolling Mill Parts Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Rolling Mill Parts Mechanical Properties High Strength
Rolling Mill Parts Mechanical Properties Retains Strength at High Temperatures
Rolling Mill Parts Thermal Properties Resistance to Stress Relaxation
Spline Shafts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Spline Shafts Mechanical Properties High Strength
Springs Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Springs Mechanical Properties High Strength
Springs Thermal Properties Resistance to Stress Relaxation
Steel Mold Components Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Steel Mold Components Mechanical Properties High Strength
Valves Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Valves Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Valves Mechanical Properties High Strength
Welding Equipment Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Welding Equipment Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Welding Equipment Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Welding Equipment Creep Properties Creep Resistant
Welding Equipment Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Welding Equipment Mechanical Properties Very High Strength
Welding Equipment Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Other Continuous Casting, Permanent Brass Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Continuous Casting, Permanent Brass Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Continuous Casting, Permanent Brass Mechanical Properties High Strength
Non-Sparking Tools Damping Characteristics Energy Damping
Non-Sparking Tools Impact Resistance Impact Resistant
Non-Sparking Tools Magnetic Properties Non-Magnetic
Non-Sparking Tools Mechanical Properties High Strength
Non-Sparking Tools Non-Sparking Non-Sparking
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
Bar ASTM B194 COPPER BERYLLIUM ALLOY PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND ROLLED BAR
ASTM B196/B196M COPPER BERYLLIUM ALLOY ROD AND BAR
Extrusions Extrusions ASTM B570 COPPER-BERYLLIUM ALLOY FORGINGS AND EXTRUSIONS
Forgings Forgings ASTM B570 COPPER-BERYLLIUM ALLOY FORGINGS AND EXTRUSIONS
Plate ASTM B194 COPPER BERYLLIUM ALLOY PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND ROLLED BAR
Rod SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
ASTM B196/B196M COPPER BERYLLIUM ALLOY ROD AND BAR
Sheet ASTM B194 COPPER BERYLLIUM ALLOY PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND ROLLED BAR
Strip SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
ASTM B194 COPPER BERYLLIUM ALLOY PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND ROLLED BAR
SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
ASTM B888/B88M COPPER ALLOY STRIP FOR USE IN MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS OR SPRING CONTACTS
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.