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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1) Pb P Ag Cr
(1) Cu value includes Ag.
Min (%) 0.08 0.40
Max (%) Rem 0.015 0.04 0.12 1.0
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)
YS-0.5% Ext
(ksi)
Elongation
(%)
Rockwell B scale Rockwell F scale Section Size
(in)
Cold Work
(%)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).
Flat Products 1/4 Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated TH01 67 Typ
59 Typ
14 Typ
79 Typ
0.04 50
Precipitation Hardened TF00 51 Typ
36 Typ
22 Typ
59 Typ
0.04
Solution Heat Treated TB00 34 Typ
19 Typ
40 Typ
16 Typ
0.04
Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: 1/8 Hard TD00 53 Typ
51 Typ
6 Typ
66 Typ
0.04 50
Plate Precipitation Hardened TF00 56 Typ
40 Typ
30 Typ
68 Typ
3
Precipitation Hardened TF00 58 Typ
42 Typ
25 Typ
70 Typ
2
Rod 1/4 Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated TH01 77 Typ
67 Typ
19 Typ
83 Typ
0.5 50
1/4 Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated TH01 77 Typ
65 Typ
16 Typ
82 Typ
0.5 60.5
1/4 Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated TH01 74 Typ
73 Typ
5 Typ
0.156 90
Precipitation Hardened TF00 70 Typ
65 Typ
18 Typ
75 Typ
2
Precipitation Hardened TF00 70 Typ
55 Typ
21 Typ
70 Typ
0.5
Precipitation Hardened TF00 65 Typ
55 Typ
18 Typ
70 Typ
3
Precipitation Hardened TF00 55 Typ
43 Typ
25 Typ
68 Typ
4
Precipitation Hardened TF00 72 Typ
65 Typ
18 Typ
80 Typ
1
Solution Heat Treated TB00 45 Typ
14 Typ
40 Typ
0.5
Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: 1/8 Hard TD00 57 Typ
56 Typ
11 Typ
65 Typ
0.5 60.5
Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: 1/8 Hard TD00 86 Typ
77 Typ
14 Typ
0.156 91
Tube 1/4 Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated TH01 69 Typ
63 Typ
26 Typ
84 Typ
76
Annealed O61 40 Typ
15 Typ
50 Typ
59 Typ
Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: 1/8 Hard TD00 59 Typ
57 Typ
21 Typ
67 Typ
76
Physical Properties
(1)Solution heat treated, cold worked (50% minimum) and aged.(2)Solution heat treated, cold worked (50% minimum) and aged.
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1967
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1958
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.321
Specific Gravity 8.89
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 80 (1)
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 187 (2)
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-21210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 212°F) 9.8
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.092
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 17000
Modulus of Rigidityksi 7200
Fabrication Properties
Technique Suitability
Soldering Good
Brazing Good
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 Fair
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Excellent
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Good
Forgeability Rating 80
Machinability Rating 20
Common Fabrication Processes
  • Bending
  • Cold working
  • Drawing
  • Forging
  • heading
  • Hot working
  • Impacting
  • Rolling
  • Swaging
Thermal Properties
Treatment Minimum* Maximum* Value* Time** Medium
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. ** Time is measured in minutes.
Solution Treatment 1800 1850 0.5 Water
Precipitation Treatment 860 3 Air
Hot Working Temperature 1500 1700
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Electrical Arcing and Bridging Parts Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Arcing and Bridging Parts Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Arcing and Bridging Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Arcing and Bridging Parts Creep Properties Creep Resistant
Arcing and Bridging Parts Welding Characteristics Arc Erosion Resistant
Cable Connectors Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Cable Connectors Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Cable Connectors Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Cable Connectors Solderability Solderability
Circuit Breaker Parts Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Circuit Breaker Parts Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Circuit Breaker Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Circuit Breaker Parts Solderability Solderability
Current Carrying Arms and Shafts Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Current Carrying Arms and Shafts Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Current Carrying Arms and Shafts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Current Carrying Arms and Shafts Creep Properties Creep Resistant
Electrical Conductors Requiring Greater Strength than Copper Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Conductors Requiring Greater Strength than Copper Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Electrical Conductors Requiring Greater Strength than Copper Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Grid Side rods in Electron Tubes Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Grid Side rods in Electron Tubes Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Grid Side rods in Electron Tubes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Grid Side rods in Electron Tubes Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Switch Contacts Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Switch Contacts Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Switch Contacts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Switch Contacts Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Switch Contacts Solderability Solderability
Switch Gears Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Switch Gears Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Switch Gears Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Switch Gears Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Thermal Conductors Requiring Greater Strength than Copper Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Thermal Conductors Requiring Greater Strength than Copper Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Conductors Requiring Greater Strength than Copper Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Thermal Conductors Requiring Greater Strength than Copper Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Industrial Electrode Holder Jaws Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Electrode Holder Jaws Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Electrode Holder Jaws Creep Properties Creep Resistant
Electrode Holder Jaws Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Electrode Holder Jaws Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Flash Welding Electrodes Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Flash Welding Electrodes Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Flash Welding Electrodes Corrosion Resistance Oxidation Resistance
Flash Welding Electrodes Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Molds Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Molds Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Molds Creep Properties Creep Resistant
Molds Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Molds Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Resistance Welding Machine Electrodes Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Resistance Welding Machine Electrodes Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Resistance Welding Machine Electrodes Corrosion Resistance Oxidation Resistance
Resistance Welding Machine Electrodes Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Seam Welding Wheels Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Seam Welding Wheels Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Seam Welding Wheels Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Seam Welding Wheels Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Spot Welding Tips Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Spot Welding Tips Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Spot Welding Tips Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Spot Welding Tips Creep Properties Creep Resistant
Spot Welding Tips Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Applicable Specifications

No applicable specifications for this alloy

Corrosion Properties

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