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C18900
| Elements | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cu(1,2) | Pb | Sn | Zn | P | Al | Mn | Si | |
|
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min. (2) Cu value includes Ag. |
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| Min (%) | 0.6 | 0.10 | 0.15 | |||||
| Max (%) | Rem | 0.02 | 0.9 | 0.10 | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.30 | 0.40 |
| Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Section Size (in) |
Cold Work (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). | |||||||
| Rod | Hard | H04 |
56 Typ |
52 Typ |
14 Typ |
0.125 | 35 |
| Soft Anneal | O60 |
38 Typ |
9 Typ |
48 Typ |
0.125 | ||
| Wire | Hard | H04 |
90 Typ |
0.062 | 96 | ||
| Hard | H04 |
95 Typ |
0.045 | 99 | |||
| Hard | H04 |
84 Typ |
0.093 | 92 | |||
| Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1967 |
|---|---|
| Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.322 |
| Specific Gravity | 8.91 |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 30 |
| Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 75 |
| Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F | 0.09 |
| Technique | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Soldering | Excellent |
| Brazing | Excellent |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Excellent |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Excellent |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Good |
| Spot Weld | Fair |
| Seam Weld | Not Recommended |
| Butt Weld | Excellent |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Excellent |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Excellent |
| Machinability Rating | 20 |
Common Fabrication Processes
No fabrication process properties for this alloy
| Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | ||||
| Annealing | 925 | 1100 | ||
| Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial | Welding Rod and Wire | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity |
| Welding Rod and Wire | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Welding Rod and Wire | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Ordnance | Artillery Projectile Rotating Bands, Welded | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
| Artillery Projectile Rotating Bands, Welded | Friction & Wear Properties | Galling Resistance | |
| Artillery Projectile Rotating Bands, Welded | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Artillery Projectile Rotating Bands, Welded | Welding Characteristics | Weldability |
| Form | Specific Sub-Form | Application | System | Standard | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrode | Welding | MILITARY | MIL-E-45829 | ELECTRODE, WELDING, COPPER, SILICON-DEOXIDIZED SOLID, BAR | |
| Welding | AWS | A5.6 | COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY COVERED ELECTRODES | ||
| Rod | Welding | AWS | A5.7 | COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY BARS, WELDING RODS |
Corrosion Properties
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