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C32000
| Elements | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cu(1) | Pb | Zn | Fe | Ni | |
|
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.6% min. |
|||||
| Min (%) | 83.5 | 1.5 | |||
| Max (%) | 86.5 | 2.2 | Rem | 0.10 | 0.25 |
| Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Rockwell B scale | Rockwell F 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. | |||||||||||
| Rod | 1/2 Hard | H02 |
56 Typ |
46 Typ |
16 Typ |
63 Typ |
36 Typ |
24 Typ | 1 | 25 | |
| Hard | H04 |
70 Typ |
60 Typ |
10 Typ |
1 | ||||||
| Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm | OS050 |
40 Typ |
16 Typ |
45 Typ |
59 Typ |
30 Typ |
1 | ||||
| Wire | Hard | H04 |
72 Typ |
56 Typ |
4 Typ |
0.08 | |||||
| Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm | OS025 |
43 Typ |
18 Typ |
38 Typ |
0.08 | ||||||
| Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1875 |
|---|---|
| Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1820 |
| Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.316 |
| Specific Gravity | 8.75 |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 36 |
| Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 90 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) | 10.4 |
| Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F | 0.09 |
| Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi | 17000 |
| Modulus of Rigidityksi | 6400 |
| 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 | 90 |
Common Fabrication Processes
- Drilling
- Knurling
- Machining
- Roll Threading
| Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | ||||
| Annealing | 800 | 1200 | ||
| Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Builders Hardware | Hardware | Appearance | Color |
| Hardware | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Hardware | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Fasteners | Locknuts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
| Locknuts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Locknuts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Locknuts | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Industrial | Bushings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
| Bushings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Bushings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Bushings | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Caps | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Caps | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Caps | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Caps | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Caps | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Couplings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Couplings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Couplings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Couplings | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Pipe Plugs | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Pipe Plugs | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Pipe Plugs | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Pipe Plugs | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Regulators | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Regulators | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Regulators | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Regulators | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Screw Machine Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Screw Machine Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Screw Machine Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Screw Machine Parts | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Plumbing | Plumbers' Brass Goods | Appearance | Appearance |
| Plumbers' Brass Goods | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Plumbers' Brass Goods | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Plumbing Fittings | Appearance | Appearance | |
| Plumbing Fittings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Plumbing Fittings | 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 |
Corrosion Properties