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C37700
| Elements | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cu(1) | Pb | Zn | Fe | |
|
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min. |
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| Min (%) | 58.0 | 1.5 | ||
| Max (%) | 61.0 | 2.5 | Rem | 0.30 |
| Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Rockwell F scale | Torsion Modulus (ksi) |
Section Size (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). | ||||||||
| Rod | As Hot Extruded | M30 |
52 Typ |
20 Typ |
45 Typ |
78 Typ |
5.7 Typ | 1 |
| Shapes | As Hot Extruded | M30 |
52 Typ |
20 Typ |
45 Typ |
78 Typ |
1 | |
| Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1640 |
|---|---|
| Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1620 |
| Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.305 |
| Specific Gravity | 8.44 |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 27 |
| Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 69 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) | 11.5 |
| 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 | Poor |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Excellent |
| Forgeability Rating | 100 |
| Machinability Rating | 80 |
Common Fabrication Processes
- Hot Forging and Pressing
- hot heading and upsetting
- Machining
| Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | ||||
| Annealing | 800 | 1100 | ||
| Hot Working Temperature | 1200 | 1500 | ||
| Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Builders Hardware | Decorative Knobs | Appearance | Appearance |
| Decorative Knobs | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Decorative Knobs | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Door Handles | Appearance | Appearance | |
| Door Handles | Forging Characteristics | Forgability | |
| Door Handles | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Furniture Hardware | Appearance | Appearance | |
| Furniture Hardware | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Furniture Hardware | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Building | Valve Bodies for Refrigeration, Chemicals | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
| Valve Bodies for Refrigeration, Chemicals | Forging Characteristics | Hot Die forgability | |
| Valve Bodies for Refrigeration, Chemicals | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Valve Bodies for Refrigeration, Chemicals | Mechanical Properties | Ductility | |
| Valve Bodies for Refrigeration, Chemicals | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Consumer | Golf Putters | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
| Golf Putters | Forging Characteristics | Hot Die forgability | |
| Golf Putters | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Golf Putters | Mechanical Properties | Ductility | |
| Golf Putters | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Valve Bodies for Agricultural Spray Tanks | Appearance | Color | |
| Valve Bodies for Agricultural Spray Tanks | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Valve Bodies for Agricultural Spray Tanks | Forging Characteristics | Forgability | |
| Valve Bodies for Agricultural Spray Tanks | Forging Characteristics | Hot Die forgability | |
| Valve Bodies for Agricultural Spray Tanks | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Valve Bodies for Scuba & Propane Spray Tanks | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Valve Bodies for Scuba & Propane Spray Tanks | Forging Characteristics | Hot Die forgability | |
| Valve Bodies for Scuba & Propane Spray Tanks | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Electrical | Covers | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity |
| Covers | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Covers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Covers | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Covers | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Fuse Bodies | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Fuse Bodies | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Fuse Bodies | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Fuse Bodies | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Fuse Bodies | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Industrial | Forgings and Pressings of All Kinds | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
| Forgings and Pressings of All Kinds | Forging Characteristics | Forgability | |
| Forgings and Pressings of All Kinds | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Forgings and Pressings of All Kinds | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
| Forgings and Pressings of All Kinds | Mechanical Properties | Ductility | |
| Valve Components | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Valve Components | Forging Characteristics | Forgability | |
| Valve Components | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength |
| Form | Specific Sub-Form | Application | System | Standard | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar | Forgings | ASTM | B124/B124M | COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | |
| Die | Forgings | SAE | J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | |
| Forgings | SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | ||
| Forgings | AMS | 4614 | BRASS FORGINGS, FREE CUTTING, AS FORGED | ||
| 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) | |||
| Rod | Forgings | ASTM | B124/B124M | COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | |
| Forgings | AMS | 4614 | BRASS FORGINGS, FREE CUTTING, AS FORGED | ||
| 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.