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C37700
Elements | ||||
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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) |
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* 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 |
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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 |
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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* | ||
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* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | ||||
Annealing | 800 | 1100 | ||
Hot Working Temperature | 1200 | 1500 |
Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
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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 |
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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