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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1) Pb Zn Fe
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.7% min.
Min (%) 64.0
Max (%) 68.5 0.09 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)
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 61 Typ
50 Typ
23 Typ
70 Typ
65 Typ
40 Typ
0.04
1/4 Hard H01 54 Typ
40 Typ
43 Typ
55 Typ
54 Typ
36 Typ
0.04
1/8 Hard H00 50 Typ
35 Typ
50 Typ
50 Typ
50 Typ
0.04
Extra Hard H06 85 Typ
62 Typ
5 Typ
87 Typ
74 Typ
45 Typ
0.04
Hard H04 74 Typ
60 Typ
8 Typ
80 Typ
70 Typ
43 Typ
14 Typ 0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm OS015 53 Typ
22 Typ
54 Typ
78 Typ
43 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm OS025 51 Typ
19 Typ
55 Typ
72 Typ
36 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm OS035 49 Typ
17 Typ
57 Typ
68 Typ
31 Typ
34 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 47 Typ
15 Typ
62 Typ
64 Typ
26 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.070 mm OS070 46 Typ
14 Typ
65 Typ
58 Typ
15 Typ
32 Typ
12 Typ 0.04
Spring H08 91 Typ
62 Typ
3 Typ
90 Typ
76 Typ
47 Typ
20 Typ 0.04
Rod 1/8 Hard H00 55 Typ
40 Typ
48 Typ
55 Typ
36 Typ
1 6
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 48 Typ
16 Typ
65 Typ
65 Typ
34 Typ
1
Wire 1/2 Hard H02 88 Typ
15 Typ
0.08
1/4 Hard H01 70 Typ
20 Typ
42 Typ
22 Typ 0.08
1/8 Hard H00 58 Typ
35 Typ
38 Typ
0.08
Extra Hard H06 120 Typ
4 Typ
60 Typ
0.08
Hard H04 110 Typ
8 Typ
55 Typ
0.08
Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm OS035 50 Typ
60 Typ
34 Typ
0.08
Spring H08 128 Typ
3 Typ
60 Typ
0.08
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1710
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1660
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.306
Specific Gravity 8.47
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 27
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 67
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) 11.3
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.09
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 15000
Modulus of Rigidityksi 5600
Fabrication Properties
Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding Good
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Fair
Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended
Spot Weld Good
Seam Weld Not Recommended
Butt Weld Good
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Excellent
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Poor
Machinability Rating 30
Common Fabrication Processes
  • Blanking
  • 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 1300
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Architecture Grillwork Appearance Color
Grillwork Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Grillwork Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Handrails Appearance Color
Automotive Radiator Cores Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Radiator Cores Forming Characteristics Formability
Radiator Cores Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Radiator Cores Solderability Solderability
Tanks Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Tanks Forming Characteristics Formability
Tanks Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Tanks Solderability Solderability
Builders Hardware Finish Hardware Appearance Color
Finish Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Finish Hardware Forming Characteristics Formability
Finish Hardware Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Hinges Appearance Color
Hinges Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Hinges Forming Characteristics Formability
Hinges Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Kick Plates Appearance Color
Kick Plates Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Kick Plates Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Locks Appearance Color
Locks Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Locks Forming Characteristics Formability
Locks Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Push Plates Appearance Color
Push Plates Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Push Plates Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Stencils Appearance Color
Stencils Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Stencils Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Electrical Clips Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Clips Forming Characteristics Formability
Clips Mechanical Properties High Strength
Flashlight Shells Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Flashlight Shells Forming Characteristics Cold Workability
Flashlight Shells Forming Characteristics Formability
Flashlight Shells Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Lamp Fixtures Appearance Color
Lamp Fixtures Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Lamp Fixtures Forming Characteristics Formability
Lamp Fixtures Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Lamp Sockets Appearance Appearance
Lamp Sockets Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Lamp Sockets Forming Characteristics Formability
Lamp Sockets Mechanical Properties High Strength
Reflectors Appearance Color
Reflectors Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Reflectors Forming Characteristics Formability
Reflectors Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Screw Shells Appearance Color
Screw Shells Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Screw Shells Forming Characteristics Cold Workability
Screw Shells Forming Characteristics Formability
Screw Shells Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Socket Shells Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Socket Shells Forming Characteristics Formability
Socket Shells Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Wire Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Wire Forming Characteristics Cold Workability
Wire Mechanical Properties High Strength
Wire Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Fasteners Eyelets Appearance Color
Eyelets Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Eyelets Forming Characteristics Formability
Eyelets Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Fasteners Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Fasteners Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Grommets Appearance Color
Grommets Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Grommets Forming Characteristics Formability
Grommets Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Pins Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Pins Forming Characteristics Formability
Pins Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Rivets Appearance Color
Rivets Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Rivets Forming Characteristics Formability
Rivets Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Screws Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Screws Forming Characteristics Formability
Screws Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Industrial Air Pressure Conveyer Systems Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Air Pressure Conveyer Systems Forming Characteristics Formability
Air Pressure Conveyer Systems Mechanical Properties High Strength
Air Pressure Conveyer Systems Pressure Tight Pressure Tight
Bead Chain Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Bead Chain Forming Characteristics Formability
Bead Chain Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Chain Appearance Color
Chain Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Chain Forming Characteristics Formability
Chain Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Springs Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Springs Forming Characteristics Formability
Springs Mechanical Properties High Modulus of Elasticity
Springs Mechanical Properties High Strength
Marine Fasteners Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Fasteners Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Plumbing Bathroom Fixtures Appearance Color
Bathroom Fixtures Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Bathroom Fixtures Forming Characteristics Formability
Bathroom Fixtures Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Plumbing Accessories Appearance Color
Plumbing Accessories Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Plumbing Accessories Forming Characteristics Formability
Plumbing Accessories Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Sanitary Traps Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Sanitary Traps Forming Characteristics Formability
Sanitary Traps Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Sink Strainers Appearance Color
Sink Strainers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Sink Strainers Forming Characteristics Formability
Sink Strainers Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
Bar SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
ASTM B36/B36M BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
Plate ASTM B36/B36M BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
Rod SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
Rod, Bar & Shapes ASTM B927/B927M BRASS ROD, BAR, AND SHAPES
Sheet SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
ASTM B36/B36M BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
Strip SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
ASTM B36/B36M BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
Tube ASTM B587 WELDED BRASS TUBE
Wire SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
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Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.