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C43000
| Elements | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cu(1) | Pb | Sn | Zn | Fe | |
|
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.7% min. |
|||||
| Min (%) | 84.0 | 1.7 | |||
| Max (%) | 87.0 | 0.09 | 2.7 | Rem | 0.05 |
| Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Rockwell B scale | Rockwell F scale | Rockwell 30T scale | Section Size (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). | |||||||||
| Flat Products | 1/2 Hard | H02 |
62 Typ |
55 Typ |
25 Typ |
73 Typ |
65 Typ |
0.04 | |
| 1/4 Hard | H01 |
53 Typ |
40 Typ |
44 Typ |
57 Typ |
57 Typ |
0.04 | ||
| 3/4 Hard | H03 |
72 Typ |
65 Typ |
13 Typ |
79 Typ |
69 Typ |
0.04 | ||
| Extra Hard | H06 |
88 Typ |
70 Typ |
5 Typ |
87 Typ |
75 Typ |
0.04 | ||
| Extra Spring | H10 |
90 Min |
73 Typ |
3 Typ |
90 Min |
75 Min |
0.04 | ||
| Hard | H04 |
78 Typ |
67 Typ |
10 Typ |
84 Typ |
73 Typ |
0.04 | ||
| Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm | OS015 | 39 Typ |
77 Typ |
0.04 | |||||
| Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm | OS025 | 34 Typ |
72 Typ |
0.04 | |||||
| Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm | OS035 |
46 Typ |
18 Typ |
55 Typ |
30 Typ |
69 Typ |
0.04 | ||
| Spring | H08 |
94 Typ |
72 Typ |
4 Typ |
91 Typ |
77 Typ |
0.04 | ||
| (1)For hard alloys.(2)For annealed alloys. | |
| Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1877 |
|---|---|
| Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1832 |
| Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.316 |
| Specific Gravity | 8.75 |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 27 |
| Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 69 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-21210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 212°F) | 10.2 |
| Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F | 0.09 |
| Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi | 16000 (1) |
| Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi | 17300 (2) |
| 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 | Good |
| Machinability Rating | 30 |
Common Fabrication Processes
- Bending
- Blanking
- Coining
- Drawing
- Forming
- heading
- Upsetting
| Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | ||||
| Annealing | 800 | 1300 | ||
| Hot Working Temperature | 1455 | 1545 | ||
| Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Builders Hardware | Sash Chain | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
| Sash Chain | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to the Atmosphere | |
| Sash Chain | Mechanical Properties | Ductility | |
| Sash Chain | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Building | Weather Stripping | Appearance | Appearance |
| Weather Stripping | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Weather Stripping | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Consumer | Pen Clips | Appearance | Appearance |
| Pen Clips | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Pen Clips | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Pen Clips | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Pen Clips | Thermal Properties | Resistance to Stress Relaxation | |
| 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 | Mechanical Properties | Ductility | |
| Fuse Clips | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Fuse Clips | Thermal Properties | Resistance to Stress Relaxation | |
| Switches | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Switches | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Switches | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Switches | Mechanical Properties | Ductility | |
| Switches | Mechanical Properties | Fatigue Resistance | |
| Switches | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Industrial | Platers Bars and Cores | Appearance | Color |
| Platers Bars and Cores | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Platers Bars and Cores | Mechanical Properties | Ductility | |
| Platers Bars and Cores | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Platers Bars and Cores | Plating Characteristics | Plateable | |
| Springs | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Springs | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Springs | Mechanical Properties | Ductility | |
| Springs | Mechanical Properties | Fatigue Resistance | |
| Springs | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Timer Contact Blades - Flexing | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Timer Contact Blades - Flexing | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Timer Contact Blades - Flexing | Corrosion Resistance | Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance | |
| Timer Contact Blades - Flexing | Mechanical Properties | High Endurance Limit | |
| Timer Contact Blades - Flexing | Thermal Properties | Resistance to Stress Relaxation | |
| Wire Supports in Optical Work | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Wire Supports in Optical Work | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to the Atmosphere | |
| Wire Supports in Optical Work | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength |
| 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