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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1,2) Cd Cr
(1) Cu value includes Ag.
(2) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min.
Min (%) 0.20 0.20
Max (%) Rem 0.6 0.6
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)		 YS-0.5% Ext
(ksi)		 Elongation
(%)		 Rockwell B scale Rockwell F 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 1/2 Hard and Spinodal Hardened (1/2 TS) TS02 62 Typ
 50 Typ
 24 Typ
 99 Typ
 0.125 25
Precipitation Heat Treated or Spinodal Heat Treated and 1/2 Hard TL02 68 Typ
 61 Typ
 12 Typ
 103 Typ
 0.125 25
Solution Heat Treated TB00 32 Typ
 10 Typ
 55 Typ
 41 Typ
 0.125
Spinodal Hardened-Low Strength (ATLS) TX00 54 Typ
 36 Typ
 28 Typ
 94 Typ
 0.125
Rod 3/4 Hard and Spinodal Hardened (3/4 TS) TS03 61 Typ
 53 Typ
 23 Typ
 68 Typ
 2 30
Hard and Spinodal Hardened TS04 62 Typ
 53 Typ
 30 Typ
 71 Typ
 25 Typ 0.5 40
Precipitation Heat Treated or Spinodal Heat Treated and Hard TL04 69 Typ
 63 Typ
 17 Typ
 73 Typ
 2 30
Precipitation Heat Treated or Spinodal Heat Treated and Spring TL08 71 Typ
 61 Typ
 17 Typ
 76 Typ
 0.5 40
Wire Extra Spring and Spinodal Hardened TS10 70 Typ
 10 Typ
 0.04 99
Physical Properties
(1)Solution heat treated, cold worked and aged.(2)Solution heat treated, cold worked and aged.
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1976
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.323
Specific Gravity 8.94
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 92 (1)
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 210 (2)
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 20000
Modulus of Rigidityksi 7500
Fabrication Properties
Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding Not Recommended
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Good
Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended
Spot Weld Not Recommended
Seam Weld Not Recommended
Butt Weld Good
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Excellent
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Good
Machinability Rating 20
Common Fabrication Processes
  • Bending
  • Cold working
  • Drawing
  • Extruding
  • Forging
  • Forming
  • heading
  • Hot working
  • Rolling
  • Upsetting
Thermal Properties
Treatment Minimum* Maximum* Time** Medium
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. ** Time is measured in minutes.
Hot Working Temperature 1500 1700
Precipitation Treatment 950 1 Air
Solution Treatment 1700 1760 1 Water
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Electrical Electrical Applications Where Resistance to Softening at High Temperatures is Required Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Electrical Applications Where Resistance to Softening at High Temperatures is Required Creep Properties Creep Resistant
Electrical Applications Where Resistance to Softening at High Temperatures is Required Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Electrical Applications Where Resistance to Softening at High Temperatures is Required Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Electronic Stud Bases Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Electronic Stud Bases Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Electronic Stud Bases Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Electronic Stud Bases Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Electronic Stud Bases Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Electronic Stud Bases Solderability Solderability
Fuse Clips Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Fuse Clips Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Fuse Clips Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Fuse Clips Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Fuse Clips Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Fuse Clips Thermal Properties Resistance to Stress Relaxation
High Strength-High Conductivity Wire Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
High Strength-High Conductivity Wire Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
High Strength-High Conductivity Wire Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
High Strength-High Conductivity Wire Mechanical Properties High Strength
Switch Gear Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Switch Gear Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Switch Gear Heat Treatability Heat Treatable
Switch Gear Mechanical Properties High Endurance Limit
Switch Gear Mechanical Properties High Strength
Switch Gear Non-Fouling Fatigue Life
Switch Gear Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Industrial Casting Molds Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Casting Molds Creep Properties Creep Resistant
Casting Molds Friction & Wear Properties Wear Characteristics
Casting Molds Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Casting Molds Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Cold Headed Parts Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Cold Headed Parts Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Cold Headed Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Cold Headed Parts Corrosion Resistance Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance
Cold Headed Parts Heat Treatability Heat Treatable
Cold Headed Parts Mechanical Properties Ductility
Cold Headed Parts Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Cold Headed Parts Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Other Aerospace Conductors Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Aerospace Conductors Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Aerospace Conductors Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Aerospace Conductors Heat Treatability Heat Treatable
Aerospace Conductors Mechanical Properties Fatigue Life
Aerospace Conductors Mechanical Properties High Endurance Limit
Aerospace Conductors Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Aerospace Conductors Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Applicable Specifications

No applicable specifications for this alloy

Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.