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C31600
| Elements | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cu(1) | Pb | Zn | Fe | P | Ni | |
|
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.6% min. |
||||||
| Min (%) | 87.5 | 1.3 | 0.04 | 0.7 | ||
| Max (%) | 90.5 | 2.5 | Rem | 0.10 | 0.10 | 1.2 |
| Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Rockwell B scale | Shear Strength (ksi) |
Section Size (in) |
Cold Work (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). | |||||||||
| Bar | Hard | H04 |
63 Typ |
56 Typ |
12 Typ |
70 Typ |
0.25 | ||
| Rod | Hard | H04 |
67 Typ |
59 Typ |
13 Typ |
72 Typ |
40 Typ |
0.5 | 38 |
| Hard | H04 |
65 Typ |
57 Typ |
15 Typ |
70 Typ |
39 Typ |
1 | 38 | |
| Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm | OS050 |
37 Typ |
12 Typ |
45 Typ |
24 Typ |
1 | |||
| Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1900 |
|---|---|
| Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1850 |
| Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.32 |
| Specific Gravity | 8.86 |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 32 |
| Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 81 |
| 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 |
| 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
| Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | ||||
| Annealing | 800 | 1200 | ||
| Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Builders Hardware | Hardware | Appearance | Appearance |
| Hardware | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Hardware | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Hardware | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Electrical | Connectors | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity |
| Connectors | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Connectors | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Connectors | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Connectors | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Fasteners | Fasteners | Appearance | Appearance |
| Fasteners | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Fasteners | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Fasteners | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Fasteners | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Fasteners | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Fasteners | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Fasteners | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| 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 | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Screws | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Screws | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Industrial | Screw Machine Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
| Screw Machine Parts | Machining Characteristics | Machinability |
| 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
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