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C18500
Elements | |||||
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Cu(1) | Pb | P | Ag | Cr | |
(1) Cu value includes Ag. |
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Min (%) | 0.08 | 0.40 | |||
Max (%) | Rem | 0.015 | 0.04 | 0.12 | 1.0 |
Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Rockwell B scale | Rockwell F scale | Section Size (in) |
Cold Work (%) |
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* 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 |
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Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: 1/8 Hard | TD00 |
59 Typ |
57 Typ |
21 Typ |
67 Typ |
76 |
(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 |
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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 |
Technique | Suitability |
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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
Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | Value* | Time** | Medium |
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* 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 |
Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
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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
Corrosion Properties