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C28000
| Elements | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cu(1) | Pb | Zn | Fe | |
|
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.7% min. |
||||
| Min (%) | 59.0 | |||
| Max (%) | 63.0 | 0.09 | Rem | 0.07 |
| 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) |
Cold Work (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). | |||||||||||||
| Flat Products | 1/2 Hard | H02 |
70 Typ |
50 Typ |
10 Typ |
75 Typ |
67 Typ |
44 Typ |
0.04 | ||||
| 1/8 Hard | H00 |
60 Typ |
35 Typ |
30 Typ |
55 Typ |
54 Typ |
42 Typ |
0.04 | |||||
| As Hot Rolled | M20 |
54 Typ |
21 Typ |
45 Typ |
85 Typ |
49 Typ |
40 Typ |
0.04 | |||||
| Soft Anneal | O60 |
54 Typ |
21 Typ |
45 Typ |
80 Typ |
46 Typ |
40 Typ |
0.04 | |||||
| Flat Products & Rod | Annealed | O61 |
54 Typ |
21 Typ |
45 Typ |
40 Typ |
0.04 | ||||||
| Annealed | O61 |
54 Typ |
21 Typ |
50 Typ |
40 Typ |
1 | |||||||
| Rod | 1/4 Hard | H01 |
72 Typ |
50 Typ |
25 Typ |
78 Typ |
5.7 Typ | 45 Typ |
1 | ||||
| As Hot Extruded | M30 |
52 Typ |
20 Typ |
52 Typ |
78 Typ |
39 Typ |
1 | ||||||
| Soft Anneal | O60 |
54 Typ |
21 Typ |
50 Typ |
80 Typ |
40 Typ |
1 | ||||||
| Tube | Hard | H04 |
74 Typ |
55 Typ |
10 Typ |
80 Typ |
30 | ||||||
| Light Anneal | O50 |
56 Typ |
23 Typ |
50 Typ |
82 Typ |
47 Typ |
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| Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1660 |
|---|---|
| Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1650 |
| Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.303 |
| Specific Gravity | 8.39 |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 28 |
| Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 71 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) | 11.6 |
| Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F | 0.09 |
| Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi | 15000 |
| Modulus of Rigidityksi | 5600 |
| 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 | Fair |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Excellent |
| Forgeability Rating | 90 |
| Machinability Rating | 40 |
Common Fabrication Processes
- Blanking
- Forming and Bending
- Hot Forging and Pressing
- hot heading and upsetting
- Shearing
| Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | ||||
| Annealing | 800 | 1100 | ||
| Hot Working Temperature | 1150 | 1450 | ||
| Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Architectural Panels | Appearance | Appearance |
| Architectural Panels | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Decoration | Appearance | Appearance | |
| Decoration | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Decoration | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Door Frames | Appearance | Color | |
| Door Frames | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Hardware | Appearance | Appearance | |
| Hardware | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Hardware | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Hardware | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Hardware | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Large Architectural Trim | Appearance | Appearance | |
| Large Architectural Trim | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Large Sheets | Appearance | Appearance | |
| Large Sheets | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Large Sheets | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Sheet | Appearance | Color | |
| Sheet | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Sheet | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Structural, Heavy Plate | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Structural, Heavy Plate | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Builders Hardware | Decorative Hardware | Appearance | Appearance |
| Decorative Hardware | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Decorative Hardware | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Decorative Hardware | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Decorative Hardware | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Fasteners | Bolts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
| Bolts | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Bolts | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Bolts | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Industrial | Brazing Rod | Brazing Characteristics | Brazability |
| Condenser Plates | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Condenser Plates | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Condenser Plates | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Condenser Plates | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Condenser Plates | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Condenser Tube | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Condenser Tube | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Evaporator Tubes | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Evaporator Tubes | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Evaporator Tubes | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Evaporator Tubes | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Heat Exchanger Tube | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Heat Exchanger Tube | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Heat Exchanger Tube | Mechanical Properties | Moderate to High Strength | |
| Hot Forgings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Hot Forgings | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Hot Forgings | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Large Nuts and Bolts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Large Nuts and Bolts | Forging Characteristics | Hot Forgability | |
| Large Nuts and Bolts | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Valve Stems | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Valve Stems | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Valve Stems | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Valve Stems | Mechanical Properties | High Strength |
| Form | Specific Sub-Form | Application | System | Standard | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar | ASTM | B36/B36M | BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR | ||
| Plate | ASTM | B36/B36M | BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR | ||
| 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 Tube | ASME | SB135 | SEAMLESS BRASS TUBE | ||
| Sheet | ASTM | B36/B36M | BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR | ||
| Strip | ASTM | B36/B36M | BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR | ||
| Tube | Seamless (Metric) | ASTM | B135/B135M | Seamless Brass Tube | |
| ASTM | B135 | Tube, Seamless | |||
| FEDERAL | WW-T-791 | TUBING: BRASS, SEAMLESS |
Corrosion Properties