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C34500
| Elements | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cu(1) | Pb | Zn | Fe | |
|
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.6% min. |
||||
| Min (%) | 62.0 | 1.5 | ||
| Max (%) | 65.0 | 2.5 | Rem | 0.15 |
| Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Rockwell B scale | Section Size (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). | ||||||
| Rod | 1/2 Hard | H02 |
50 Min for Standard |
15 Min for Standard |
0.75 | |
| 1/2 Hard | H02 |
57 Min for Standard |
7 Min for Standard |
<0.50 | ||
| 1/2 Hard | H02 |
55 Min for Standard |
10 Min for Standard |
60 Min for Standard |
<0.50 | |
| 1/4 Hard | H01 |
42 Min for Standard |
20 Min for Standard |
40 Min for Standard |
1.375 | |
| 1/4 Hard | H01 |
50 Min for Standard |
15 Min for Standard |
55 Min for Standard |
0.75 | |
| 1/4 Hard | H01 |
50 Min for Standard |
10 Min for Standard |
<0.50 | ||
| Soft Anneal | O60 |
46 Min for Standard |
20 Min for Standard |
<0.50 | ||
| Soft Anneal | O60 |
40 Min for Standard |
30 Min for Standard |
1.375 | ||
| Soft Anneal | O60 |
44 Min for Standard |
25 Min for Standard |
0.75 | ||
| Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1670 |
|---|---|
| Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1630 |
| Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.306 |
| Specific Gravity | 8.47 |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 26 |
| Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 67 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) | 11.3 |
| 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 | 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 | Fair |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Poor |
| Machinability Rating | 90 |
Common Fabrication Processes
- Machining
- Roll Threading and Knurling
- Turning
| Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | ||||
| Annealing | 800 | 1100 | ||
| Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial | Adapters | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
| Adapters | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Adapters | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Petroleum Produsts | |
| Adapters | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Adapters | Forming Characteristics | Cold Workability | |
| Adapters | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Adapters | Machining Characteristics | Excellent Machinability | |
| Adapters | Mechanical Properties | Ductility | |
| Couplings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Couplings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Couplings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Petroleum Produsts | |
| Couplings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Couplings | Forming Characteristics | Cold Workability | |
| Couplings | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Couplings | Machining Characteristics | Excellent Machinability | |
| Couplings | Mechanical Properties | Ductility | |
| Flare Fittings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Flare Fittings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Flare Fittings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Petroleum Produsts | |
| Flare Fittings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Flare Fittings | Forming Characteristics | Cold Workability | |
| Flare Fittings | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Flare Fittings | Machining Characteristics | Excellent Machinability | |
| Flare Fittings | Mechanical Properties | Ductility | |
| Gears | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Gears | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Gears | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Petroleum Produsts | |
| Gears | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Gears | Forming Characteristics | Cold Workability | |
| Gears | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Gears | Machining Characteristics | Excellent Machinability | |
| Gears | Mechanical Properties | Ductility | |
| Pinions | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Pinions | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Pinions | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Petroleum Produsts | |
| Pinions | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Pinions | Forming Characteristics | Cold Workability | |
| Pinions | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Pinions | Machining Characteristics | Excellent Machinability | |
| Pinions | Mechanical Properties | Ductility | |
| Valve Stems | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Valve Stems | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Numerous Environments | |
| Valve Stems | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Valve Stems | Machining Characteristics | Excellent Machinability | |
| Valve Stems | Mechanical Properties | Ductility | |
| Plumbing | Plumbers' Brass Goods | Forming Characteristics | Flaring |
| Plumbers' Brass Goods | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Plumbers' Brass Goods | Mechanical Properties | Better Ductility than C36000 | |
| Plumbing Fittings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Plumbing Fittings | Forming Characteristics | Cold Workability | |
| Plumbing Fittings | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Plumbing Fittings | Mechanical Properties | Ductility - better than C35300 or C36000 |
| Form | Specific Sub-Form | Application | System | Standard | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod | SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | ||
| SAE | J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | |||
| Rod, Bar & Shapes | ASTM | B453/B453M | COPPER-ZINC-LEAD ALLOY (LEADED-BRASS) ROD |
Corrosion Properties
No Corrosion Properties Available.