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C18700
| Elements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cu(1,2) | Pb | |
|
(1) Cu value includes Ag. (2) Includes Pb. |
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| Min (%) | 99.5 | 0.8 |
| Max (%) | 1.5 | |
| Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Rockwell B scale | Rockwell F scale | Shear Strength (ksi) |
Torsion Modulus (ksi) |
Ultimate Tensile Strength in Shear (ksi) |
Section Size (in) |
Cold Work (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). | ||||||||||||
| Rod | 1/2 Hard | H02 |
43 Typ |
40 Typ |
18 Typ |
43 Typ |
26 Typ |
0.25 | 20 | |||
| 1/2 Hard | H02 |
42 Typ |
38 Typ |
25 Typ |
42 Typ |
25 Typ |
1 | 20 | ||||
| Hard | H04 |
48 Typ |
44 Typ |
12 Typ |
48 Typ |
27 Typ |
0.5 | 35 | ||||
| Hard | H04 |
60 Typ |
10 Typ |
29 Typ |
0.24 | |||||||
| Hard | H04 |
55 Typ |
50 Typ |
8 Typ |
30 Typ |
0.125 | 50 | |||||
| Hard | H04 |
48 Typ |
42 Typ |
15 Typ |
48 Typ |
27 Typ |
6.4 Typ | 1 | 35 | |||
| Hard | H04 |
55 Typ |
11 Typ |
30 Typ |
0.5 | |||||||
| Hard | H04 |
53 Typ |
49 Typ |
10 Typ |
54 Typ |
29 Typ |
0.25 | 45 | ||||
| Hard | H04 |
53 Typ |
12 Typ |
29 Typ |
0.75 | |||||||
| Hard | H04 |
51 Typ |
14 Typ |
28 Typ |
1 | |||||||
| Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm | OS050 |
32 Typ |
10 Typ |
45 Typ |
40 Typ |
22 Typ |
1 | |||||
| (1)Soft Anealed Condition | |
| Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1747 |
| Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.323 |
| Specific Gravity | 8.94 |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 96 (1) |
| Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 218 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) | 9.8 |
| Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F | 0.092 |
| Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi | 17000 |
| Modulus of Rigidityksi | 6400 |
| Technique | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Soldering | Excellent |
| Brazing | Good |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Not Recommended |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
| Spot Weld | Not Recommended |
| Seam Weld | Not Recommended |
| Butt Weld | Fair |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Good |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Poor |
| Machinability Rating | 85 |
Common Fabrication Processes
No fabrication process properties for this alloy
| Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | ||||
| Annealing | 800 | 1200 | ||
| Hot Working Temperature | 1400 | 1600 | ||
| Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | Motor Parts | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity |
| Motor Parts | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Motor Parts | Machining Characteristics | Can Be Processed on Screw Machines | |
| Motor Parts | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Motor Parts | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Electrical | Connectors | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity |
| Connectors | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Connectors | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Connectors | Machining Characteristics | Can Be Processed on Screw Machines | |
| Connectors | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Current Carrying Studs | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Current Carrying Studs | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Current Carrying Studs | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Current Carrying Studs | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Screw Machine Parts Requiring High Conductivity | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Screw Machine Parts Requiring High Conductivity | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Screw Machine Parts Requiring High Conductivity | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Screw Machine Parts Requiring High Conductivity | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Switch Parts | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Switch Parts | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Switch Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Switch Parts | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Switch Parts | Solderability | Solderability | |
| Fasteners | Current Carrying Bolts | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity |
| Current Carrying Bolts | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Current Carrying Bolts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Current Carrying Bolts | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Current Carrying Nuts | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Current Carrying Nuts | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Current Carrying Nuts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Current Carrying Nuts | Machining Characteristics | Machinability |
| Form | Specific Sub-Form | Application | System | Standard | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar | ASTM | B301/B301M | FREE-CUTTING COPPER ROD AND BAR | ||
| Rod | SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | ||
| ASTM | B301/B301M | FREE-CUTTING COPPER ROD AND BAR | |||
| SAE | J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | |||
| Shapes | ASTM | B301/B301M | FREE-CUTTING COPPER ROD AND BAR | ||
| Wire | ASTM | B301/B301M | FREE-CUTTING COPPER ROD AND BAR |
Corrosion Properties
No Corrosion Properties Available.