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C41500
| Elements | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cu(1) | Pb | Sn | Zn | Fe | |
|
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.7% min. |
|||||
| Min (%) | 89.0 | 1.5 | |||
| Max (%) | 93.0 | 0.09 | 2.2 | Rem | 0.05 |
| Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.2% Offset (ksi) |
YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Rockwell B scale | Rockwell F scale | Rockwell 30T scale | Shear Strength (ksi) |
Torsion Modulus (ksi) |
Section Size (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). | ||||||||||||
| Flat Products | 1/2 Hard | H02 |
56 Typ |
54 Typ |
53 Typ |
16 Typ |
74 Typ |
65 Typ |
41 Typ |
0.04 | ||
| 1/4 Hard | H01 |
50 Typ |
41 Typ |
28 Typ |
62 Typ |
58 Typ |
0.04 | |||||
| 3/4 Hard | H03 |
63 Typ |
78 Typ |
68 Typ |
0.04 | |||||||
| Extra Hard | H06 |
76 Typ |
75 Typ |
71 Typ |
4 Typ |
86 Typ |
73 Typ |
44 Typ |
0.04 | |||
| Extra Spring | H10 |
81 Typ |
88 Typ |
75 Typ |
2 Typ |
89 Typ |
74 Typ |
52 Typ |
0.04 | |||
| Hard | H04 |
70 Typ |
66 Typ |
65 Typ |
5 Typ |
83 Typ |
72 Typ |
42 Typ |
0.04 | |||
| Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm | OS015 |
50 Typ |
27 Typ |
26 Typ |
42 Typ |
74 Typ |
36 Typ |
36 Typ |
0.04 | |||
| Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm | OS025 | 68 Typ |
29 Typ |
0.04 | ||||||||
| Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm | OS035 |
46 Typ |
18 Typ |
17 Typ |
44 Typ |
64 Typ |
24 Typ |
35 Typ |
0.04 | |||
| Spring | H08 |
81 Typ |
83 Typ |
73 Typ |
3 Typ |
90 Typ |
75 Typ |
50 Typ |
6.7 Typ | 0.04 | ||
| (1)For annealed alloys. | |
| Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1890 |
|---|---|
| Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1850 |
| Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.318 |
| Specific Gravity | 8.8 |
| 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) | 10.3 |
| Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi | 18000 (1) |
| Modulus of Rigidityksi | 6700 |
| Technique | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Soldering | Excellent |
| Brazing | Excellent |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Good |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Good |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
| Spot Weld | Fair |
| Seam Weld | Not Recommended |
| Butt Weld | Good |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Excellent |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Fair |
| Machinability Rating | 30 |
Common Fabrication Processes
- Bending
- Blanking
- Drawing
- Forming
- Shearing
- Stamping
| Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | ||||
| Annealing | 750 | 1300 | ||
| Hot Working Temperature | 1350 | 1550 | ||
| Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Architectural Trim | Appearance | Appearance |
| Architectural Trim | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Architectural Trim | Machining Characteristics | Excellent Machinability | |
| Architectural Trim | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Decorative Applications | Appearance | Appearance | |
| Decorative Applications | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Decorative Applications | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Weather Stripping | Appearance | Appearance | |
| Weather Stripping | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Weather Stripping | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Weather Stripping | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Consumer | Pen Clips | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
| Pen Clips | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Pen Clips | Mechanical Properties | Ductility | |
| Electrical | Electrical Connectors | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity |
| Electrical Connectors | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Electrical Connectors | Thermal Properties | Resistance to Stress Relaxation | |
| Fuse Clips | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Fuse Clips | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Fuse Clips | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Fuse Clips | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Fuse Clips | Mechanical Properties | Ductility | |
| Fuse Clips | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Spring Applications for Electrical Switches | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Spring Applications for Electrical Switches | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Spring Applications for Electrical Switches | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Spring Applications for Electrical Switches | Mechanical Properties | Ductility | |
| Spring Applications for Electrical Switches | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Spring Applications for Electrical Switches | Thermal Properties | Resistance to Stress Relaxation |
| Form | Specific Sub-Form | Application | System | Standard | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar | ASTM | B591 | COPPER-ZINC-TIN ALLOY PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND ROLLED BAR | ||
| Plate | ASTM | B591 | COPPER-ZINC-TIN ALLOY PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND ROLLED BAR | ||
| Sheet | ASTM | B591 | COPPER-ZINC-TIN ALLOY PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND ROLLED BAR | ||
| Strip | ASTM | B591 | COPPER-ZINC-TIN ALLOY PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND ROLLED BAR |
Corrosion Properties