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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1) Pb Sn Zn Fe
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.7% min.
Min (%) 79.0 0.6
Max (%) 83.0 0.09 1.2 Rem 0.05
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)
YS-0.5% Ext
(ksi)
Elongation
(%)
Rockwell B scale Rockwell F scale Rockwell 30T scale Shear Strength
(ksi)
Torsion Modulus
(ksi)
Ultimate Tensile Strength in Shear
(ksi)
Section Size
(in)
Cold Work
(%)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).
Flat Products 1/2 Hard H02 65 Typ
54 Typ
16 Typ
41 Typ
0.04
1/2 Hard H02 65 Typ
54 Typ
16 Typ
72 Typ
42 Typ
0.04
Hard H04 80 Typ
68 Typ
7 Typ
85 Typ
45 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm OS025 49 Typ
18 Typ
46 Typ
70 Typ
31 Typ
5.8 Typ 36 Typ
0.04
Tube Hard H04 75 Typ
60 Typ
10 Typ
35
Hard Drawn H80 75 Typ
60 Typ
10 Typ
Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm OS035 46 Typ
16 Typ
46 Typ
69 Typ
40 Typ
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1840
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1770
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.313
Specific Gravity 8.66
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 28
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-21210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 212°F) 10.8
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.09
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 16000
Modulus of Rigidityksi 6000
Fabrication Properties
Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding Good
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Fair
Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended
Spot Weld Good
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
  • Forming
Thermal Properties

No thermal properties for this alloy

Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Consumer Musical Instruments Appearance Appearance
Musical Instruments Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Musical Instruments Mechanical Properties Ductility
Musical Instruments Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Industrial Bourdon Tubing Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Bourdon Tubing Mechanical Properties Ductility
Bourdon Tubing Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Bourdon Tubing Welding Characteristics Weldability
Applicable Specifications

No applicable specifications for this alloy

Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.