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C36500
| Elements | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cu(1) | Pb | Sn | Zn | Fe | |
|
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.6% min. |
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| Min (%) | 58.0 | 0.25 | |||
| Max (%) | 61.0 | 0.7 | 0.25 | Rem | 0.15 |
| Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Rockwell F scale | Shear Strength (ksi) |
Torsion Modulus (ksi) |
Section Size (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). | |||||||||
| Plate | As Hot Rolled | M20 |
54 Typ |
20 Typ |
45 Typ |
80 Typ |
40 Typ |
5.7 Typ | 1 |
| Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1650 |
|---|---|
| Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1630 |
| Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.304 |
| Specific Gravity | 8.41 |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 28 |
| Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 71 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) | 11.6 |
| 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 | Fair |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Fair |
| 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 | Excellent |
| Machinability Rating | 60 |
Common Fabrication Processes
No fabrication process properties for this alloy
| Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | ||||
| Annealing | 800 | 1100 | ||
| Hot Working Temperature | 1150 | 1450 | ||
| Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer | Key Blanks | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
| Key Blanks | Forging Characteristics | Forgability | |
| Key Blanks | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Key Blanks | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Industrial | Condenser Tube | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
| Condenser Tube | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Condenser Tube | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Condenser Tube | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Condenser Tube Plates | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Condenser Tube Plates | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Condenser Tube Plates | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Condenser Tube Plates | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Engraving Plates | Appearance | Appearance | |
| Engraving Plates | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Engraving Plates | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Engraving Plates | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Heat Exchanger Baffles | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Heat Exchanger Baffles | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Heat Exchanger Baffles | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Heat Exchanger Baffles | Mechanical Properties | Moderate to High Strength | |
| Heat Exchanger Plates | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Heat Exchanger Plates | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Heat Exchanger Plates | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Heat Exchanger Plates | Mechanical Properties | Moderate High Strength | |
| Support Sheets | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Support Sheets | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Support Sheets | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Other | Main Tube Sheets for Condensers and Heat Exchangers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
| Main Tube Sheets for Condensers and Heat Exchangers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Main Tube Sheets for Condensers and Heat Exchangers | Machining Characteristics | Machinability |
| Form | Specific Sub-Form | Application | System | Standard | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar | ASTM | B124/B124M | COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | ||
| Forgings, Die (Hot Pressed) | ASTM | B283/B283M | COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY DIE FORGINGS (HOT PRESSED) | ||
| ASME | SB283 | COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY DIE FORGINGS (HOT PRESSED) | |||
| Plate | ASTM | B432 | COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY CLAD STEEL PLATE | ||
| Plate & Sheet | for Pressure Vessels, Condensers & Heat Exchangers | Condenser Tube | ASTM | B171/B171M | COPPER ALLOY CONDENSER TUBE PLATES |
| for Pressure Vessels, Condensers & Heat Exchangers | Condenser Tube | ASME | SB171 | COPPER ALLOY CONDENSER TUBE PLATES | |
| Rod | Forgings | ASTM | B124/B124M | COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | |
| Rod, Bar & Shapes | ASTM | B981/B981M | LOW LEADED BRASS ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | ||
| Shapes | Forgings | ASTM | B124/B124M | COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES |
Corrosion Properties
No Corrosion Properties Available.