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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1,2) Cr Mg Zr
(1) Cu value includes Ag.
(2) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min.
Min (%) 98.7 0.40 0.03 0.08
Max (%) 1.2 0.06 0.20
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)
YS-0.2% Offset
(ksi)
Elongation
(%)
Rockwell B scale Section Size
(in)
Cold Work
(%)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).
Flat Products Hard H04 67 Typ
62 Typ
6 Typ
0.04 40
Hard H04 72 Typ
66 Typ
10 Typ
0.04 40
Wire Hard H04 72 Typ
66 Typ
5 Typ
0.8 75
Hard H04 85 Typ
75 Typ
13 Typ
0.8 90
Hard H04 70 Typ
63 Typ
6 Typ
0.16 60
Hard H04 73 Typ
66 Typ
4 Typ
0.8 90
Hard H04 80 Typ
69 Typ
12 Typ
0.8 75
Hard H04 75 Typ
68 Typ
11 Typ
80 Typ
9.16 60
Hard H04 70 Typ
10 Typ
0.04 99
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1967
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.319
Specific Gravity 8.88
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 80
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 187
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-21210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 212°F) 9.3
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-39210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 392°F) 10.2
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) 10.7
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.094
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 18200
Modulus of Rigidityksi 6800
Fabrication Properties
Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Good
Oxyacetylene Welding Not Recommended
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Good
Spot Weld Not Recommended
Seam Weld Not Recommended
Butt Weld Fair
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Excellent
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Excellent
Common Fabrication Processes
  • Bending
  • Drawing
  • Extruding
  • heading
  • Hot forging
  • Hot rolling
  • Machining
  • Swaging
Thermal Properties
Treatment Minimum* Maximum* Time** Medium
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. ** Time is measured in minutes.
Annealing 1110 1300
Hot Working Temperature 1450 1700
Precipitation Treatment 840 1 Air
Solution Treatment 1650 1790 1 Water
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Electrical Circuit Breakers Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Circuit Breakers Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Circuit Breakers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Circuit Breakers Creep Properties Creep Resistant
Circuit Breakers Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Circuit Breakers Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Circuit Breakers Solderability Solderability
Contacts Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Contacts Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Contacts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Contacts Creep Properties Creep Resistant
Contacts Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Contacts Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Contacts Solderability Solderability
Heat Sinks Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Heat Sinks Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Heat Sinks Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
High Temperature Wire Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
High Temperature Wire Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
High Temperature Wire Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
High Temperature Wire Creep Properties Creep Resistant
High Temperature Wire Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
High Temperature Wire Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
High Temperature Wire Solderability Solderability
Resistance Welding Tips Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Resistance Welding Tips Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Resistance Welding Tips Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Resistance Welding Tips Creep Properties Creep Resistant
Resistance Welding Tips Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Resistance Welding Tips Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Resistance Welding Wheels Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Resistance Welding Wheels Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Resistance Welding Wheels Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Resistance Welding Wheels Creep Properties Creep Resistant
Resistance Welding Wheels Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Resistance Welding Wheels Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Semi Conductor Bases Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Semi Conductor Bases Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Semi Conductor Bases Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Semi Conductor Bases Creep Properties Creep Resistant
Semi Conductor Bases Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Semi Conductor Bases Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Semi Conductor Bases Solderability Solderability
Switches Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Switches Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Switches Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Switches Creep Properties Creep Resistant
Switches Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Switches Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Switches Solderability Solderability
Industrial Continuous Casting Molds Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Continuous Casting Molds Creep Properties Creep Resistant
Continuous Casting Molds Friction & Wear Properties Wear Characteristics
Continuous Casting Molds Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Continuous Casting Molds Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Fasteners Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Fasteners Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Fusion Energy Targets Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Fusion Energy Targets Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Fusion Energy Targets Creep Properties Creep Resistant
Fusion Energy Targets Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Fusion Energy Targets Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Resistance Welding Equipment Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Resistance Welding Equipment Heat Treatability Heat Treatable
Resistance Welding Equipment Mechanical Properties High Strength
Solar Collectors Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Solar Collectors Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Solar Collectors Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Solar Collectors Creep Properties Creep Resistant
Solar Collectors Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Solar Collectors Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Solar Collectors Solderability Solderability
Other Stressed Parts Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Stressed Parts Heat Treatability Heat Treatable
Stressed Parts Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Applicable Specifications

No applicable specifications for this alloy

Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.