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Element | ||||||||
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Cu(1,2) | Pb | Sn | Zn | P | Al | Mn | Si | |
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min. (2) Cu value includes Ag. | ||||||||
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 (%) |
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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 | ||
H04 | 95 Typ | 0.045 | 99 | ||||
H04 | 84 Typ | 0.093 | 92 | ||||
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). |
Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1967 |
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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 |
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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
- Welding
Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | |||
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* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | |||||
Annealing | 925 | 1100 |
Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
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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 | Application | System | Standard | Description |
---|---|---|---|---|
Electrode | Welding | AWS | A5.6 | COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY COVERED ELECTRODES |
Welding | MILITARY | MIL-E-45829 | ELECTRODE, WELDING, COPPER, SILICON-DEOXIDIZED SOLID, BAR | |
Rod | Welding | AWS | A5.7 | COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY BARS, WELDING RODS |
Corrosion Properties