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C28500
| Elements | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cu(1) | Pb | Zn | Fe | |
|
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.1% min. |
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| Min (%) | 57.0 | |||
| Max (%) | 59.0 | 0.25 | Rem | 0.35 |
| Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Rockwell B scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). | ||||||
| Rod & Bar | Hard Drawn | H80 |
70 Min 73 Typ 80 Max |
44 Min 48 Typ |
20 Typ |
150 Typ |
| Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1650 |
|---|---|
| Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1630 |
| Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.303 |
| Specific Gravity | 8.39 |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 29 |
| Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 58 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-21210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 212°F) | 11 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) | 121 |
| Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F | 0.09 |
| Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi | 12300 |
| 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 | 100 |
| Machinability Rating | 60 |
Common Fabrication Processes
| Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | Medium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | ||||
| Solution Treatment | 480 | 660 | Air | |
| Annealing | 800 | 1150 | ||
| Hot Working Temperature | 1150 | 1380 | ||
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