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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1) Pb Zn Fe Ni
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.6% min.
Min (%) 87.5 1.3
Max (%) 90.5 2.5 Rem 0.10 0.7
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)
YS-0.5% Ext
(ksi)
Elongation
(%)
Rockwell B scale Rockwell F scale Shear Strength
(ksi)
Section Size
(in)
Cold Work
(%)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).
Bar 1/2 Hard H02 55 Typ
50 Typ
12 Typ
61 Typ
31 Typ
0.25
Rod 1/2 Hard H02 55 Typ
50 Typ
14 Typ
61 Typ
31 Typ
0.5 25
1/2 Hard H02 60 Typ
55 Typ
10 Typ
65 Typ
32 Typ
0.25 37
Hard H04 52 Typ
45 Typ
18 Typ
58 Typ
30 Typ
1 20
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 37 Typ
12 Typ
45 Typ
55 Typ
24 Typ
1
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1900
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1850
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.319
Specific Gravity 8.83
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 42
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 104
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) 10.2
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 Good
Oxyacetylene Welding Not Recommended
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Not Recommended
Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended
Spot Weld Not Recommended
Seam Weld Not Recommended
Butt Weld Fair
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Good
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Poor
Machinability Rating 80
Common Fabrication Processes

No fabrication process properties for this alloy

Thermal Properties
Treatment Minimum* Maximum*
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.
Annealing 800 1200
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Builders Hardware Door Knobs Appearance Appearance
Door Knobs Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Door Knobs Forming Characteristics Formability
Door Knobs Machining Characteristics Machinability
Electrical Connectors for Wire and Cable Appearance Appearance
Connectors for Wire and Cable Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Connectors for Wire and Cable Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Connectors for Wire and Cable Forming Characteristics Formability
Connectors for Wire and Cable Machining Characteristics Machinability
Electrical Plug Type Connectors Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Plug Type Connectors Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Electrical Plug Type Connectors Forming Characteristics Formability
Electrical Plug Type Connectors Machining Characteristics Machinability
Fasteners Nuts Appearance Appearance
Nuts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Nuts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Nuts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Nuts Forming Characteristics Formability
Nuts Machining Characteristics Machinability
Screws Appearance Appearance
Screws Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Screws Forming Characteristics Formability
Screws Machining Characteristics Machinability
Industrial Pickling Crates Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Pickling Crates Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Acids
Pickling Crates Machining Characteristics Machinability
Pickling Fixtures Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Pickling Fixtures Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance in Numerous Environments
Pickling Fixtures Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Non Oxidizing Acids
Pickling Fixtures Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Pickling Fixtures Machining Characteristics Machinability
Pickling Racks Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Pickling Racks Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance in Numerous Environments
Pickling Racks Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Non Oxidizing Acids
Pickling Racks Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Pickling Racks Machining Characteristics Machinability
Screw Machine Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Screw Machine Parts Machining Characteristics Machinability
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
Bar ASTM B140/B140M COPPER-ZINC-LEAD (LEADED RED BRASS HARDWARE BRONZE) ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
Rod ASTM B140/B140M COPPER-ZINC-LEAD (LEADED RED BRASS HARDWARE BRONZE) ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
Shapes ASTM B140/B140M COPPER-ZINC-LEAD (LEADED RED BRASS HARDWARE BRONZE) ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
Valves MILITARY MIL-V-18436 VALVES, CHECK, BRONZE
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.