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C21000
Elements | ||||
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Cu(1) | Pb | Zn | Fe | |
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.8% min. |
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Min (%) | 94.0 | |||
Max (%) | 96.0 | 0.05 | Rem | 0.05 |
Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Rockwell B scale | Rockwell F scale | Rockwell 30T scale | Shear Strength (ksi) |
Torsion Modulus (ksi) |
Ultimate Tensile Strength in Shear (ksi) |
Section Size (in) |
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* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). | ||||||||||||
Flat Products | 1/2 Hard | H02 |
48 Typ |
40 Typ |
12 Typ |
52 Typ |
54 Typ |
34 Typ |
0.04 | |||
1/4 Hard | H01 |
42 Typ |
32 Typ |
25 Typ |
32 Typ |
0.04 | ||||||
1/4 Hard | H01 |
42 Typ |
32 Typ |
25 Typ |
38 Typ |
44 Typ |
32 Typ |
0.04 | ||||
Extra Hard | H06 |
61 Typ |
55 Typ |
4 Typ |
70 Typ |
64 Typ |
39 Typ |
6.4 Typ | 0.04 | |||
Hard | H04 |
56 Typ |
50 Typ |
5 Typ |
64 Typ |
60 Typ |
37 Typ |
0.04 | ||||
Hard | H04 |
56 Typ |
50 Typ |
5 Typ |
37 Typ |
0.04 | ||||||
Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm | OS015 |
38 Typ |
14 Typ |
42 Typ |
60 Typ |
15 Typ |
30 Typ |
0.04 | ||||
Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm | OS035 |
35 Typ |
11 Typ |
45 Typ |
52 Typ |
4 Typ |
28 Typ |
0.04 | ||||
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm | OS050 |
34 Typ |
10 Typ |
45 Typ |
46 Typ |
0.04 | ||||||
Spring | H08 |
64 Typ |
58 Typ |
4 Typ |
40 Typ |
0.04 | ||||||
Spring | H08 |
64 Typ |
58 Typ |
4 Typ |
73 Typ |
66 Typ |
40 Typ |
0.04 |
Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1950 |
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Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1920 |
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.32 |
Specific Gravity | 8.86 |
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 56 |
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 135 |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) | 10 |
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F | 0.09 |
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi | 17000 |
Modulus of Rigidityksi | 6400 |
Technique | Suitability |
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Soldering | Excellent |
Brazing | Excellent |
Oxyacetylene Welding | Good |
Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Good |
Coated Metal Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
Spot Weld | Not Recommended |
Seam Weld | Not Recommended |
Butt Weld | Good |
Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Excellent |
Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Good |
Machinability Rating | 20 |
Common Fabrication Processes
- Blanking
- Coining
- Drawing
- Etching
- Forming and Bending
- Piercing and Punching
- Shearing
- Spinning
- Squeezing and Swaging
- Stamping
Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | ||
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* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | ||||
Annealing | 800 | 1450 | ||
Hot Working Temperature | 1400 | 1600 |
Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
---|---|---|---|
Architecture | Ornamental Trim | Appearance | Appearance |
Ornamental Trim | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Ornamental Trim | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Ornamental Trim | Plating Characteristics | Plateable | |
Consumer | Emblems | Appearance | Appearance |
Emblems | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Emblems | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Emblems | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Emblems | Plating Characteristics | Plateable | |
Jewelry | Appearance | Appearance | |
Jewelry | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Jewelry | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Jewelry | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Jewelry | Plating Characteristics | Plateable | |
Plaques, Medallions | Appearance | Appearance | |
Plaques, Medallions | Finishing Characteristics | Accepts Lacquers | |
Plaques, Medallions | Forming Characteristics | Coinability | |
Plaques, Medallions | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Plaques, Medallions | Plating Characteristics | Base for Gold Plate | |
Electrical | Connectors | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity |
Connectors | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Connectors | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Connectors | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Connectors | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Rotor Bars, AC Motors | Brazing Characteristics | Brazability | |
Rotor Bars, AC Motors | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Resistivity | |
Rotor Bars, AC Motors | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Fasteners | Fasteners | Appearance | Appearance |
Fasteners | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Fasteners | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Fasteners | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Industrial | Base for Gold Plate | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength |
Base for Gold Plate | Plating Characteristics | Plateable | |
Base for Vitreous Enamel | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Base for Vitreous Enamel | Plating Characteristics | Plateable | |
Ordnance | Bullet Jackets | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
Bullet Jackets | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Bullet Jackets | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Firing Pin Support Shells | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Firing Pin Support Shells | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Firing Pin Support Shells | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Fuse Caps | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Fuse Caps | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Fuse Caps | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Fuse Caps | Plating Characteristics | Plateable | |
Primers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Primers | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Primers | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Small Arm Ammunition:Primer Caps, Bullet Jackets | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Small Arm Ammunition:Primer Caps, Bullet Jackets | Corrosion Resistance | Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance | |
Small Arm Ammunition:Primer Caps, Bullet Jackets | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Small Arm Ammunition:Primer Caps, Bullet Jackets | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Other | Coins | Appearance | Appearance |
Coins | Forming Characteristics | Coinability | |
Coins | Plating Characteristics | Plateable | |
Medals | Appearance | Appearance | |
Medals | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Medals | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Medals | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Medals | Plating Characteristics | Plateable | |
Tokens | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Tokens | Forming Characteristics | Coinability | |
Tokens | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Tokens | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength |
Form | Specific Sub-Form | Application | System | Standard | Description |
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Bar | ASTM | B36/B36M | BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR | ||
SAE | J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | |||
SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | |||
Plate | ASTM | B36/B36M | BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR | ||
Rod, Bar & Shapes | ASTM | B927/B927M | BRASS ROD, BAR, AND SHAPES | ||
Sheet | ASTM | B36/B36M | BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR | ||
SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | |||
SAE | J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | |||
Strip | SAE | J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | ||
ASTM | B36/B36M | BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR | |||
SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | |||
Tube | ASTM | B587 | WELDED BRASS TUBE | ||
Wire | ASTM | B134/B134M | BRASS WIRE |
Corrosion Properties