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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1) Pb Zn Fe
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.8% min.
Min (%) 84.0
Max (%) 86.0 0.05 Rem 0.05
Mechanical Properties *
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)
Fatigue Strength**
(ksi)
Section Size
(in)
Cold Work
(%)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). ** Fatigue Strength: 100 x 106 cycles, unless indicated as [N] x 106.
Flat Products 1/2 Hard H02 57 Typ
12 Typ
65 Typ
60 Typ
37 Typ
0.04
1/4 Hard H01 49 Typ
45 Typ
48 Typ
1/8 Hard H00 43 Typ
16 Typ
44 Typ
66 Typ
28 Typ
32 Typ
0.04
As Hot Rolled M20 42 Typ
Extra Hard H06 78 Typ
61 Typ
4 Typ
83 Typ
72 Typ
44 Typ
0.04
Hard H04 70 Typ
57 Typ
5 Typ
77 Typ
68 Typ
42 Typ
6.4 Typ 20 Typ 0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm OS015 45 Typ
18 Typ
42 Typ
71 Typ
38 Typ
33 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm OS025 43 Typ
16 Typ
44 Typ
66 Typ
28 Typ
32 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm OS035 41 Typ
14 Typ
46 Typ
63 Typ
22 Typ
31 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 40 Typ
12 Typ
47 Typ
59 Typ
14 Typ
31 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.070 mm OS070 39 Typ
10 Typ
48 Typ
56 Typ
10 Typ
31 Typ
0.04
Spring H08 84 Typ
63 Typ
3 Typ
86 Typ
74 Typ
46 Typ
0.04
Pipe Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm OS015 44 Typ
45 Typ
71 Typ
Tube Hard Drawn H80 70 Typ
8 Typ
77 Typ
68 Typ
0.065 35
Light Drawn, Light Cold Rolled H55 50 Typ
40 Typ
30 Typ
55 Typ
54 Typ
0.065 15
Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm OS015 44 Typ
18 Typ
45 Typ
71 Typ
38 Typ
0.065
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 40 Typ
12 Typ
55 Typ
60 Typ
15 Typ
0.065
Wire 1/2 Hard H02 72 Typ
8 Typ
43 Typ
0.08
1/4 Hard H01 59 Typ
11 Typ
38 Typ
0.08
1/8 Hard H00 50 Typ
25 Typ
35 Typ
20 Typ 0.08
Hard H04 88 Typ
6 Typ
48 Typ
0.08
Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm OS015 45 Typ
33 Typ
0.08
Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm OS025 43 Typ
32 Typ
0.08
Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm OS035 41 Typ
48 Typ
31 Typ
0.08
Spring H08 105 Typ
54 Typ
0.08
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1880
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1810
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.316
Specific Gravity 8.75
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 37
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 92
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) 10.4
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.09
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 17000
Modulus of Rigidityksi 6400
Fabrication Properties
Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding Good
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Good
Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended
Spot Weld Fair
Seam Weld Not Recommended
Butt Weld Good
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Excellent
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Good
Machinability Rating 30
Common Fabrication Processes
  • Blanking
  • Coining
  • Drawing
  • Etching
  • Forming and Bending
  • Heading and Upsetting
  • Piercing and Punching
  • Roll Threading and Knurling
  • Shearing
  • Spinning
  • Squeezing and Swaging
  • Stamping
Thermal Properties
Treatment Minimum* Maximum*
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.
Annealing 800 1350
Hot Working Temperature 1450 1650
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Architecture Etching Parts Appearance Appearance
Etching Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Etching Parts Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Trim Appearance Appearance
Trim Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Trim Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Weather Strip Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Weather Strip Corrosion Resistance Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance
Weather Strip Mechanical Properties Retention of Spring Properties
Builders Hardware Kick Plates Appearance Appearance
Kick Plates Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Kick Plates Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Kick Plates Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Kick Plates Corrosion Resistance Dezincification Resistance
Kick Plates Forming Characteristics Coinability
Kick Plates Forming Characteristics Formability
Kick Plates Mechanical Properties High Strength
Kick Plates Plating Characteristics Plateable
Consumer Badges Appearance Appearance
Badges Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Badges Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Badges Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Badges Corrosion Resistance Dezincification Resistance
Badges Forming Characteristics Coinability
Badges Forming Characteristics Formability
Badges Mechanical Properties High Strength
Badges Plating Characteristics Platability
Coinage Appearance Appearance
Coinage Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Coinage Forming Characteristics Coinability
Coinage Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Coinage Plating Characteristics Plateable
Compacts Appearance Appearance
Compacts Appearance Color
Compacts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Compacts Forming Characteristics Formability
Compacts Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Costume Jewelry Appearance Gold Color
Costume Jewelry Forming Characteristics Formability
Dials Appearance Appearance
Dials Appearance Color
Dials Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Dials Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Fire Extinguisher Cases Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Fire Extinguisher Cases Corrosion Resistance Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance
Fire Extinguisher Cases Forming Characteristics Formability
Fire Extinguisher Cases Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Lipstick Containers Appearance Appearance
Lipstick Containers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Lipstick Containers Forming Characteristics Formability
Lipstick Containers Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Medallions Appearance Appearance
Medallions Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Medallions Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Sea Water
Medallions Corrosion Resistance Dezincification Resistance
Medallions Forming Characteristics Coinability
Medallions Mechanical Properties High Strength
Medallions Plating Characteristics Platability
Nameplates Appearance Appearance
Nameplates Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Nameplates Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Nameplates Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Nameplates Corrosion Resistance Dezincification Resistance
Nameplates Forming Characteristics Coinability
Nameplates Forming Characteristics Formability
Nameplates Mechanical Properties High Strength
Nameplates Plating Characteristics Plateable
Plaques Appearance Appearance
Plaques Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Plaques Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Plaques Corrosion Resistance Dezincification Resistance
Plaques Forming Characteristics Coinability
Plaques Mechanical Properties High Strength
Plaques Plating Characteristics Plateable
Rouge Boxes Appearance Appearance
Rouge Boxes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Rouge Boxes Forming Characteristics Formability
Rouge Boxes Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Tokens Appearance Appearance
Tokens Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Tokens Forming Characteristics Coinability
Tokens Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Tokens Plating Characteristics Plateable
Zippers Appearance Appearance
Zippers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Zippers Forming Characteristics Cold Workability
Electrical Conduit Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Conduit Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Conduit Forming Characteristics Formability
Conduit Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Rotor Bars, AC Motors Brazing Characteristics Brazability
Rotor Bars, AC Motors Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Resistivity - 37 % IACS
Screw Shells Appearance Appearance
Screw Shells Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Screw Shells Forming Characteristics Formability
Screw Shells Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Sockets Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Sockets Forming Characteristics Formability
Sockets Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Fasteners Eyelets Appearance Appearance
Eyelets Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Eyelets Forming Characteristics Formability
Eyelets Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Fasteners Appearance Appearance
Fasteners Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Fasteners Forming Characteristics Formability
Fasteners Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Industrial Condenser Tubes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Condenser Tubes Forming Characteristics Formability
Condenser Tubes Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Condenser Tubes Welding Characteristics Weldability
Fire Extinguishers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Fire Extinguishers Forming Characteristics Formability
Fire Extinguishers Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Flexible Metal Hose Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Flexible Metal Hose Corrosion Resistance Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance
Flexible Metal Hose Forming Characteristics Formability
Flexible Metal Hose Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Heat Exchanger Shells Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Heat Exchanger Shells Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Heat Exchanger Shells Forming Characteristics Formability
Heat Exchanger Shells Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Heat Exchangers Brazing Characteristics Brazability
Heat Exchangers Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Heat Exchangers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Heat Exchangers Solderability Solderability
Pickling Crates Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Pickling Crates Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Acids
Pickling Crates Forming Characteristics Formability
Pickling Crates Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Pump Cylinder Liners Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Pump Cylinder Liners Forming Characteristics Formability
Pump Cylinder Liners Mechanical Properties Moderate to High Strength
Radiator Cores Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Radiator Cores Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Tags Appearance Appearance
Tags Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Tags Forming Characteristics Formability
Tags Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Tubing for Heat Exchangers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Tubing for Heat Exchangers Forming Characteristics Formability
Tubing for Heat Exchangers Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Tubing for Heat Exchangers Welding Characteristics Weldability
Tubing for Instrumentation Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Tubing for Instrumentation Forming Characteristics Formability
Tubing for Instrumentation Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Tubing for Instrumentation Welding Characteristics Weldability
Other Fire Hose Couplings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Fire Hose Couplings Mechanical Properties Moderate to High Strength
Plumbing Fittings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Fittings Forming Characteristics Formability
Fittings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
J-Bends Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
J-Bends Forming Characteristics Formability
J-Bends Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
J-Bends Solderability Solderability
Pipe Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Pipe Forming Characteristics Formability
Pipe Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Pipe Nipples Appearance Appearance
Pipe Nipples Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Pipe Nipples Mechanical Properties Moderate to High Strength
Pipe Service Lines Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Pipe Service Lines Forming Characteristics Formability
Pipe Service Lines Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Pipe Service Lines Solderability Solderability
Pump Lines Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Pump Lines Forming Characteristics Formability
Pump Lines Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Service Lines Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Service Lines Forming Characteristics Formability
Service Lines Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Traps Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Traps Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
Bar ASTM B36/B36M BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
Condenser & Heat Exchanger Tube with Integral Fins ASTM B956/B956M WELDED COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY CONDENSER AND HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES WITH INTEGRAL FINS
Fitting ASME B16.22 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY SOLDER-JOINT PRESSURE FITTINGS
ASME B16.29 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY SOLDER-JOINT DRAINAGE FITTINGS
Nipples ASTM B687 BRASS, COPPER AND CHROMIUM PLATED PIPE NIPPLES
Pipe ASTM B698 COPPER, COPPER ALLOY PLUMBING PIPE AND TUBE
Pipe, Seamless. Standard Sizes ASTM B43 SEAMLESS RED BRASS PIPE, STANDARD SIZES
ASME SB43 SEAMLESS RED BRASS PIPE, STANDARD SIZES
Plate ASTM B36/B36M BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
Rod, Bar & Shapes ASTM B927/B927M BRASS ROD, BAR, AND SHAPES
Seamless Condenser Tube & Ferrule Stock Condenser Tube ASME SB111 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER TUBES & FERRULE STOCK
Condenser Tube ASTM B111/B111M COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER TUBES AND FERRULE STOCK
Seamless Heat Exchanger and Condenser Tube ASME SB395 U-BEND SEAMLESS COPPER & COPPER ALLOY HEAT EXCHANGER & CONDENSER TUBE
with Integral Fins ASME SB359 COPPER & COPPER ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER & HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES WITH INTEGRAL FINS
Seamless Tube ASTM B135/B135M Seamless Brass Tube
Sheet SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
ASTM B36/B36M BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
Sheet & Strip Copper Clad Stainless ASTM B694 COPPER, COPPER ALLOY AND COPPER-CLAD STAINLESS STEEL SHEET AND STRIP FOR ELECTRICAL CABLE SHIELDING
Strip ASTM B888/B88M COPPER ALLOY STRIP FOR USE IN MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS OR SPRING CONTACTS
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
ASTM B36/B36M BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
Tube ASTM B359/B359M COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER AND HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES WITH INTEGRAL FINS
ASTM B569 BRASS STRIP IN NARROW WIDTHS AND LIGHT GAGE FOR HEAT EXCHANGER TUBING
FEDERAL WW-T-791 TUBING: BRASS, SEAMLESS
ASTM B698 COPPER, COPPER ALLOY PLUMBING PIPE AND TUBE
MILITARY MIL-T-20168 TUBES, RED BRASS, SEAMLESS
ASTM B135 Tube, Seamless
SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
ASME SB135 SEAMLESS BRASS TUBE
ASTM B587 WELDED BRASS TUBE
ASTM B543/B543M WELDED COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY HEAT EXCHANGER TUBE
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
AMS 4553 BRASS TUBING, SEAMLESS, SOFT ANNEALED
ASTM B395/B395M U-BEND SEAMLESS COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY HEAT EXCHANGER AND CONDENSER TUBES
Tube, Welded Heater Exchanger ASME SB543 WELDED COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY TUBE
Welded Heat Exchanger & Condenser Tube with Integral Fins ASME SB956 Tube, Welded, Condenser, Heat Exchanger, w/ Integral Fins
Wire ASTM B134/B134M BRASS WIRE
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.