Find suppliers for this alloyC46400
Element | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cu(1) | Pb | Sn | Zn | Fe | |
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.6% min. | |||||
Min (%) | 59.0 | 0.50 | |||
Max (%) | 62.0 | 0.20 | 1.0 | Rem | 0.10 |
Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) | YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) | Elongation (%) | Rockwell B scale | Rockwell 30T scale | Shear Strength (ksi) | Torsion Modulus (ksi) | Izod (ft-lbs) | Reduction of Area (%) | Ultimate Tensile Strength in Shear (ksi) | Section Size (in) | Cold Work (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flat Products | 1/4 Hard | H01 | 70 Typ | 58 Typ | 17 Typ | 75 Typ | 68 Typ | 43 Typ | 0.04 | |||||
As Hot Rolled | M20 | 55 Typ | 25 Typ | 50 Typ | 55 Typ | 55 Typ | 40 Typ | 1 | ||||||
Light Anneal | O50 | 60 Typ | 28 Typ | 45 Typ | 58 Typ | 56 Typ | 41 Typ | 0.25 | ||||||
O50 | 62 Typ | 30 Typ | 40 Typ | 60 Typ | 57 Typ | 41 Typ | 0.04 | |||||||
Soft Anneal | O60 | 58 Typ | 25 Typ | 49 Typ | 56 Typ | 55 Typ | 40 Typ | 0.25 | ||||||
Flat Products & Rod | Soft Anneal | O60 | 58 Typ | 25 Typ | 49 Typ | 40 Typ | 0.24 | |||||||
O60 | 56 Typ | 25 Typ | 47 Typ | 60 Typ | 40 Typ | 2 | ||||||||
O60 | 57 Typ | 25 Typ | 47 Typ | 60 Typ | 40 Typ | 1 | ||||||||
O60 | 58 Typ | 27 Typ | 45 Typ | 60 Typ | 40 Typ | 0.24 | ||||||||
Flat Products, Rod & Bar | 1/4 Hard | H01 | 69 Typ | 46 Typ | 27 Typ | 50 Typ | 43 Typ | 1 | 8 | |||||
H01 | 67 Typ | 40 Typ | 35 Typ | 50 Typ | 43 Typ | 2 | 8 | |||||||
H01 | 70 Typ | 48 Typ | 25 Typ | 50 Typ | 43 Typ | 0.24 | 10 | |||||||
H01 | 70 Typ | 58 Typ | 17 Typ | 43 Typ | 0.04 | |||||||||
Light Anneal | O50 | 62 Typ | 30 Typ | 40 Typ | 41 Typ | 0.04 | ||||||||
O50 | 63 Typ | 30 Typ | 40 Typ | 55 Typ | 42 Typ | 0.24 | ||||||||
O50 | 60 Typ | 28 Typ | 45 Typ | 41 Typ | 0.24 | |||||||||
O50 | 62 Typ | 28 Typ | 43 Typ | 55 Typ | 42 Typ | 2 | ||||||||
O50 | 63 Typ | 30 Typ | 40 Typ | 55 Typ | 42 Typ | 1 | ||||||||
Rod | 1/2 Hard | H02 | 75 Typ | 53 Typ | 20 Typ | 82 Typ | 44 Typ | 1 | 20 | |||||
H02 | 80 Typ | 57 Typ | 20 Typ | 85 Typ | 45 Typ | 0.25 | 20 | |||||||
1/4 Hard | H01 | 70 Typ | 48 Typ | 25 Typ | 80 Typ | 43 Typ | 0.25 | 10 | ||||||
H01 | 69 Typ | 46 Typ | 27 Typ | 78 Typ | 43 Typ | 1 | 8 | |||||||
H01 | 67 Typ | 40 Typ | 35 Typ | 75 Typ | 43 Typ | 5.7 Typ | 32 Typ | 2 | 8 | |||||
Light Anneal | O50 | 63 Typ | 30 Typ | 40 Typ | 60 Typ | 42 Typ | 1 | |||||||
O50 | 62 Typ | 28 Typ | 43 Typ | 60 Typ | 42 Typ | 2 | ||||||||
O50 | 63 Typ | 30 Typ | 40 Typ | 60 Typ | 42 Typ | 0.25 | ||||||||
Soft Anneal | O60 | 58 Typ | 27 Typ | 45 Typ | 56 Typ | 40 Typ | 0.25 | |||||||
O60 | 56 Typ | 25 Typ | 47 Typ | 55 Typ | 40 Typ | 2 | ||||||||
O60 | 57 Typ | 25 Typ | 47 Typ | 55 Typ | 40 Typ | 1 | ||||||||
Rod & Bar | 1/2 Hard | H02 | 75 Typ | 53 Typ | 20 Typ | 45 Typ | 44 Typ | 1 | 20 | |||||
H02 | 80 Typ | 57 Typ | 20 Typ | 45 Typ | 45 Typ | 0.24 | 20 | |||||||
Tube | Hard Drawn | H80 | 88 Typ | 66 Typ | 18 Typ | 95 Typ | 35 | |||||||
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). |
Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1650 |
---|---|
Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1630 |
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.304 |
Specific Gravity | 8.41 |
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 26 |
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 67 |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210⁻⁶ per °F (68 – 572°F) | 11.8 |
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 | Excellent |
Oxyacetylene Welding | Good |
Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Fair |
Coated Metal Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
Spot Weld | Good |
Seam Weld | Fair |
Butt Weld | Good |
Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Fair |
Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Excellent |
Forgeability Rating | 90 |
Machinability Rating | 30 |
Common Fabrication Processes
- Blanking
- Drawing
- Forming and Bending
- Heading and Upsetting
- Hot Forging and Pressing
- hot heading and upsetting
- Shearing
Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | |||||
Annealing | 800 | 1100 | |||
Hot Treatment | 1200 | 1500 |
Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
---|---|---|---|
Builders Hardware | Lock Pins | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
Lock Pins | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Lock Pins | Mechanical Properties | Strength | |
Electrical | Precision Shipboard Equipment | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity |
Precision Shipboard Equipment | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Precision Shipboard Equipment | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Precision Shipboard Equipment | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
Precision Shipboard Equipment | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
Precision Shipboard Equipment | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Precision Shipboard Equipment | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Fasteners | Bolts | Appearance | Appearance |
Bolts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Bolts | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Bolts | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Bolts | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Nuts | Appearance | Appearance | |
Nuts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Nuts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
Nuts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
Nuts | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Rivets | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Rivets | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
Rivets | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
Rivets | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Rivets | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Industrial | Aircraft Turn buckle Barrels | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
Aircraft Turn buckle Barrels | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Aircraft Turn buckle Barrels | Friction & Wear Properties | Galling Resistance | |
Aircraft Turn buckle Barrels | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Aircraft Turn buckle Barrels | Mechanical Properties | Fatigue Resistance | |
Aircraft Turn buckle Barrels | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Balls | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Balls | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Balls | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Balls | Friction & Wear Properties | Galling Resistance | |
Balls | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Balls | Mechanical Properties | Fatigue Resistance | |
Balls | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Bearings | Adhesion Characteristics | Rubber Adhesion | |
Bearings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Bearings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
Bearings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
Bearings | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Characteristics | |
Bearings | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Bearings | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
Bearings | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Bushings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Bushings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
Bushings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
Bushings | Friction & Wear Properties | Galling Resistance | |
Bushings | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Bushings | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Condenser Plates | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Condenser Plates | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
Condenser Plates | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Condenser Plates | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Dies, Golf Ball Production | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Dies, Golf Ball Production | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Dies, Golf Ball Production | Mechanical Properties | Strength | |
Heat Exchanger Tube | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Heat Exchanger Tube | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Heat Exchanger Tube | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Hub Cones | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Hub Cones | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Hub Cones | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Hub Cones | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Pressure Vessels | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Pressure Vessels | Corrosion Resistance | Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance | |
Structural Uses | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Structural Uses | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
Structural Uses | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Structural Uses | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Valve Stems | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Valve Stems | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
Valve Stems | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Valve Stems | Friction & Wear Properties | Galling Resistance | |
Valve Stems | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Valve Stems | Mechanical Properties | Fatigue Resistance | |
Valve Stems | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Welding Rod | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
Welding Rod | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Welding Rod | Corrosion Resistance | Oxidation Resistance | |
Welding Rod | Softening Resistance | Resistance to Thermal Softening | |
Marine | Decorative Fittings | Appearance | Appearance |
Decorative Fittings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Decorative Fittings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
Decorative Fittings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
Decorative Fittings | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Decorative Fittings | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Marine Hardware | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Marine Hardware | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
Marine Hardware | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Marine Hardware | Plating Characteristics | Plateable | |
Propeller Shafts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Propeller Shafts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
Propeller Shafts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
Propeller Shafts | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Propeller Shafts | Friction & Wear Properties | Galling Resistance | |
Propeller Shafts | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Propeller Shafts | Mechanical Properties | Fatigue Resistance | |
Propeller Shafts | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Shafting | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Shafting | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
Shafting | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
Shafting | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Shafting | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Shafting | Mechanical Properties | Fatigue Resistance | |
Shafting | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Turn buckles | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Turn buckles | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
Turn buckles | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
Turn buckles | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Turn buckles | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Turn buckles | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Ordnance | Missile Components | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
Missile Components | Mechanical Properties | Strength | |
Other | Baffle Plates and Flanges | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
Plumbing | Fittings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
Fittings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
Fittings | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Fittings | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength |
Form | Sub-Form | Specific Sub-Form | Application | System | Standard | Description |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bar | AMS | 4611 | BRASS BARS AND RODS, NAVAL, HALF-HARD | |||
AMS | 4612 | BRASS BARS AND RODS, NAVAL, HARD TEMPER | ||||
Forgings | ASTM | B124/B124M | COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | |||
ASTM | B21/B21M | NAVAL BRASS ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | ||||
FEDERAL | QQ-B-639 | BRASS, NAVAL, FLAT PRODUCTS (PLATE, BAR, SHEET AND STRIP) | ||||
SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | ||||
SAE | J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | ||||
Bolts | ASTM | F468 | NONFERROUS BOLTS, HEX CAP SCREWS, AND STUDS FOR GENERAL USE | |||
Die | Forgings | ASTM | B283/B283M | COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY DIE FORGINGS (HOT PRESSED) | ||
Nuts | ASTM | F467 | NONFERROUS NUTS FOR GENERAL USE | |||
Plate | Condenser Tube | ASME | SB171 | COPPER ALLOY CONDENSER TUBE PLATES | ||
Condenser Tube | ASTM | B171/B171M | COPPER ALLOY CONDENSER TUBE PLATES | |||
Clad | ASTM | B432 | COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY CLAD STEEL PLATE | |||
FEDERAL | QQ-B-639 | BRASS, NAVAL, FLAT PRODUCTS (PLATE, BAR, SHEET AND STRIP) | ||||
Rod | AMS | 4611 | BRASS BARS AND RODS, NAVAL, HALF-HARD | |||
AMS | 4612 | BRASS BARS AND RODS, NAVAL, HARD TEMPER | ||||
Forgings | ASTM | B124/B124M | COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | |||
ASTM | B21/B21M | NAVAL BRASS ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | ||||
SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | ||||
SAE | J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | ||||
Screws | ASTM | F468 | NONFERROUS BOLTS, HEX CAP SCREWS, AND STUDS FOR GENERAL USE | |||
Shapes | Forgings | ASTM | B124/B124M | COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | ||
ASTM | B21/B21M | NAVAL BRASS ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | ||||
Sheet | FEDERAL | QQ-B-639 | BRASS, NAVAL, FLAT PRODUCTS (PLATE, BAR, SHEET AND STRIP) | |||
Strip | FEDERAL | QQ-B-639 | BRASS, NAVAL, FLAT PRODUCTS (PLATE, BAR, SHEET AND STRIP) | |||
SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | ||||
SAE | J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | ||||
Studs | ASTM | F468 | NONFERROUS BOLTS, HEX CAP SCREWS, AND STUDS FOR GENERAL USE | |||
Wire | Metallizing | MILITARY | MIL-W-6712 | WIRE, METALLIZING |
Environmental Category | Specific Environment | Resistance Level | Corrosion notes |
---|---|---|---|
Excellent | Resistant at cryogenic and room temperatures | ||
Alkali | Aluminum Hydroxide | Excellent | Corrosion increases at elevated temperatures and in presence of oxidizers such as chromates or hypochlorates |
Ammonium Hydroxide | Poor | Reduced corrosion resistance due to soluble complex ion formation | |
Barium Carbonate | Excellent | Corrosion increases at elevated temperatures and in presence of oxidizers such as chromates or hypochlorates | |
Barium Hydroxide | Good | Corrosion increases at elevated temperatures and in presence of oxidizers such as chromates or hypochlorates | |
Black Liquor, Sulfate Process | Poor | Severe dezincification | |
Calcium Hydroxide | Good | Corrosion increases at elevated temperatures and in presence of oxidizers such as chromates or hypochlorates | |
Lime | Excellent | Corrosion increases at elevated temperatures and in presence of oxidizers such as chromates or hypochlorates | |
Lime-Sulfur | Good | Corrosion rate increases at elevated temperatures or with traces of moisture | |
Magnesium Hydroxide | Excellent | Corrosion increases at elevated temperatures and in presence of oxidizers such as chromates or hypochlorates | |
Potassium Carbonate | Good | Corrosion increases at elevated temperatures and in presence of oxidizers such as chromates or hypochlorates | |
Potassium Hydroxide | Fair | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Sodium Bicarbonate | Fair | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Sodium Carbonate | Good | Corrosion increases at elevated temperatures and in presence of oxidizers such as chromates or hypochlorates | |
Sodium Hydroxide | Fair | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Sodium Phosphate | Good | ||
Sodium Silicate | Good | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Sodium Sulfide | Good | Corrosion rate increases at elevated temperatures or with traces of moisture | |
Atmosphere | Atmosphere, Industrial | Good | Affected by pollutants and other environmental factors. Hydrogen sulfide causes rapid tarnishing. Sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and ammonia may cause stress corrosion cracking. |
Atmosphere, Marine | Good | Protective green basic copper chloride or carbonate patina. Sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and ammonia may cause stress corrosion cracking. | |
Atmosphere, Rural | Excellent | Low corrosion rates, no localized attack | |
Chlor. organic | Carbon Tetrachloride, Dry | Excellent | Susceptible to dezincification. |
Carbon Tetracholoride, Moist | Poor | Severe dezincification | |
Chloroform, Dry | Excellent | Corrosion rate increases at elevated temperatures or with traces of moisture | |
Ethyl Chloride | Fair | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Methyl Chloride, Dry | Excellent | Corrosion rate increases at elevated temperatures or with traces of moisture | |
Trichlorethylene, Dry | Excellent | Corrosion rate increases at elevated temperatures or with traces of moisture | |
Trichlorethylene, Moist | Fair | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Fatty acid | Oleic Acid | Fair | Susceptible to dezincification. |
Palmitic Acid | Fair | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Stearic Acid | Fair | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Food/beverage | Beer | Good | Susceptible to dezincification. |
Beet Sugar Syrups | Good | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Cane Sugar Syrups | Good | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Carbonated Beverages | Fair | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Carbonated Water | Fair | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Cider | Fair | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Coffee | Excellent | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Corn Oil | Good | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Cottonseed Oil | Good | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Fruit Juices | Poor | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Gelatine | Excellent | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Milk | Good | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Sugar Solutions | Good | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Vinegar | Poor | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Gas | Ammonia, Absolutely Dry | Excellent | Rapid corrosion increases with traces of moisture |
Ammonia, Moist | Poor | More corrosion resistant in dry gas | |
Carbon Dioxide, Dry | Excellent | Corrosion increases with trace of moisture | |
Carbon Dioxide, Moist | Fair | More corrosion resistant in dry gas | |
Hydrogen | Excellent | Copper and copper alloys containing copper oxide susceptible to attack | |
Oxygen | Excellent | Scaling at elevated temperatures | |
Halogen gas | Bromine, Dry | Excellent | Rapid corrosion increases with traces of moisture |
Bromine, Moist | Poor | More corrosion resistant in dry gas | |
Chlorine, Dry | Excellent | Rapid corrosion increases with traces of moisture | |
Chlorine, Moist | Poor | More corrosion resistant in dry gas | |
Hydrocarbon | Acetylene | Excellent | Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly |
Asphalt | Excellent | Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly | |
Benzine | Excellent | Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly | |
Benzol | Excellent | Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly | |
Butane | Excellent | Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly | |
Creosote | Good | Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly | |
Crude Oil | Fair | Careful consideration must be given to specific contaminants when selecting materials for this complex environment | |
Freon | Excellent | Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly | |
Fuel Oil | Good | Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly | |
Gasoline | Excellent | Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly | |
Hydrocarbons, Pure | Excellent | Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly | |
Kerosene | Excellent | Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly | |
Natural Gas | Excellent | Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly | |
Paraffin | Excellent | Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly | |
Propane | Excellent | Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly | |
Tar | Not Recommended | Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly | |
Turpentine | Good | Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly | |
Inorg. acid non-ox. | Boric Acid | Good | Increased corrosion at elevated temperatures and with oxidizers including oxygen (air), dichromates, permanganates and sulfates |
Carbolic Acid | Good | Increased corrosion at elevated temperatures and with oxidizers including oxygen (air), dichromates, permanganates and sulfates | |
Hydrobromic Acid | Poor | Increased corrosion at elevated temperatures and with oxidizers including oxygen (air), dichromates, permanganates and sulfates | |
Hydrochloric Acid | Poor | Generally limted to applications in cold, oxidizer free, dilute (<1%) or concentrated solutions | |
Hydrocyanic Acid | Poor | Reduced corrosion resistance due to soluble complex ion formation | |
Hydrofluoric Acid | Poor | Generally limted to applications in cold, oxidizer free, dilute (<1%) or concentrated solutions | |
Hydrofluosilicic Acid | Poor | Generally limted to applications in cold, oxidizer free, dilute (<1%) or concentrated solutions | |
Phosphoric Acid | Poor | Increased corrosion at elevated temperatures and with oxidizers including oxygen (air), dichromates, permanganates and sulfates | |
Sulfuric Acid | Poor | Not suitable for hot concentrated solutions | |
Inorg. acid ox. | Chromic Acid | Poor | Severe oxidizing environment. |
Nitric Acid | Poor | Severe oxidizing environment. | |
Sulfurous Acid | Poor | Increased corrosion at elevated temperatures and with oxidizers including oxygen (air), dichromates, permanganates and sulfates | |
Liquid metal | Mercury | Poor | Severe liquid metal embrittlement |
Miscellaneous | Glue | Good | Low corrosion rates, no localized attack |
Linseed Oil | Good | Low corrosion rates, no localized attack | |
Rosin | Excellent | Low corrosion rates, no localized attack | |
Sewage | Good | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Soap Solutions | Good | Dezincification may occur. | |
Varnish | Excellent | Low corrosion rates, no localized attack | |
Neutral/acid salt | Alum | Poor | |
Alumina | Excellent | Low corrosion rates, no localized attack | |
Aluminum Chloride | Poor | Severe dezincification | |
Aluminum Sulfate | Poor | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Ammonium Chloride | Poor | Reduced corrosion resistance due to soluble complex ion formation | |
Ammonium Sulfate | Poor | Reduced corrosion resistance due to soluble complex ion formation | |
Barium Chloride | Poor | Severe dezincification | |
Barium Sulfate | Excellent | Low corrosion rates, no localized attack | |
Barium Sulfide | Good | Corrosion affected by salt concentration, temperature, velocity, dissolved oxygen content and pollutants. | |
Calcium Chloride | Fair | Severe dezincification | |
Carbon Disulfide | Excellent | Corrosion affected by salt concentration, temperature, velocity, dissolved oxygen content and pollutants. | |
Magnesium Chloride | Poor | Severe dezincification | |
Magnesium Sulfate | Fair | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Potassium Chloride | Fair | Severe dezincification | |
Potassium Cyanide | Poor | Reduced corrosion resistance due to soluble complex ion formation | |
Potassium Dichromate Acid | Poor | Highly oxidizing under acidic conditions | |
Potassium Sulfate | Good | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Sodium Bisulfate | Fair | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Sodium Chloride | Fair | Severe dezincification | |
Sodium Cyanide | Poor | Low corrosion rates, no localized attack | |
Sodium Dichromate, Acid | Poor | Highly oxidizing under acidic conditions | |
Sodium Sulfate | Good | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Sodium Sulfite | Poor | Severe dezincification | |
Sodium Thiosulfate | Good | Corrosion affected by salt concentration, temperature, velocity, dissolved oxygen content and pollutants. | |
Zinc Chloride | Poor | Severe dezincification | |
Zinc Sulfate | Poor | Severe dezincification | |
Org. solvent | Acetone | Excellent | Resistant up to 200F unless contaminated by water, acids, alkalies or salts |
Alcohols | Excellent | Resistant up to 200F unless contaminated by water, acids, alkalies or salts | |
Amyl Acetate | Good | ||
Amyl Alcohol | Excellent | ||
Butyl Alcohol | Excellent | Resistant up to 200F unless contaminated by water, acids, alkalies or salts | |
Ethers | Excellent | Resistant up to 200F unless contaminated by water, acids, alkalies or salts | |
Ethyl Acetate | Good | ||
Ethyl Alcohol | Excellent | Resistant up to 200F unless contaminated by water, acids, alkalies or salts | |
Lacquer Solvents | Excellent | Resistant up to 200F unless contaminated by water, acids, alkalies or salts | |
Methyl Alcohol | Excellent | ||
Toluene | Excellent | Resistant up to 200F unless contaminated by water, acids, alkalies or salts | |
Organic acid | Acetic Acid | Poor | Susceptible to dezincification. |
Acetic Anhydride | Poor | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Benzoic Acid | Good | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Butyric Acid | Fair | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Chloracetic Acid | Poor | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Citric Acid | Fair | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Formic Acid | Fair | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Lactic Acid | Fair | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Oxalic Acid | Fair | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Tannic Acid | Good | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Tartaric Acid | Fair | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Trichloracetic Acid | Poor | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Organic comp. | Aniline | Fair | Stree corrosion cracking possible. |
Aniline Dyes | Fair | Stree corrosion cracking possible. | |
Castor Oil | Excellent | Low corrosion rates, no localized attack | |
Ethylene Glycol | Good | Dezincification may occur. | |
Formaldehyde | Fair | Dezincification may occur. | |
Furfural | Fair | Dezincification may occur. | |
Glucose | Excellent | Low corrosion rates, no localized attack | |
Glycerine | Excellent | Low corrosion rates, no localized attack | |
Lacquers | Excellent | Low corrosion rates, no localized attack | |
Oxidizing salt | Ammonium Nitrate | Poor | Reduced corrosion resistance due to soluble complex ion formation |
Bleaching Powder, Wet | Poor | Severe dezincification | |
Borax | Excellent | Low corrosion rates, no localized attack | |
Bordeaux Mixture | Good | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Calcium Bisulfite | Poor | Severe dezincification | |
Calcium Hypochlorite | Poor | Severe dezincification | |
Copper Chloride | Poor | Severe oxidizing environment. | |
Copper Nitrate | Poor | Severe dezincification | |
Copper Sulfate | Good | Severe dezincification | |
Ferric Chloride | Poor | Severe oxidizing environment. | |
Ferric Sulfate | Poor | Severe oxidizing environment. | |
Ferrous Chloride | Poor | Severe dezincification | |
Ferrous Sulfate | Poor | Severe dezincification | |
Hydrogen Peroxide | Fair | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Mercury Salts | Poor | May cause liquid metal embrittlement | |
Potassium Chromate | Excellent | Suitable for neutral or alkaline conditions | |
Silver Salts | Poor | Noble metal salt, plates on copper surface | |
Sodium Bisulfite | Fair | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Sodium Chromate | Excellent | Suitable for neutral or alkaline conditions | |
Sodium Hypochlorite | Poor | Severe dezincification | |
Sodium Nitrate | Fair | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Sodium Peroxide | Poor | Susceptible to dezincification. | |
Sulfur comp. | Hydrogen Sulfide, Dry | Excellent | Corrosion increases with trace of moisture |
Hydrogen Sulfide, Moist | Fair | More corrosion resistant in dry gas | |
Sulfur Chloride, Dry | Excellent | Rapid corrosion increases with traces of moisture | |
Sulfur Dioxide, Dry | Excellent | Scaling at elevated temperatures | |
Sulfur Dioxide, Moist | Poor | Mixed oxide and sulfide scale forms | |
Sulfur Trioxide, Dry | Excellent | Corrosion increases with trace of moisture | |
Sulfur, Dry | Excellent | Corrosion rate increases at elevated temperatures | |
Sulfur, Molten | Poor | Forms non-protective copper sulfide | |
Water | Brines | Fair | Increased corrosion with oxidizers, e.g. oxygen (air), chlorine, hypochlorites and ferric ions. Susceptible to dezincification with nitrates, sulfates, chlorides. Refer to specific salt solution rat |
Mine Water | Poor | Acidic waters containing oxidizers are highly corrosive. | |
Sea Water | Good | Corrosion affected by salt concentration, temperature, dissolved oxygen content and pollutants. Erosion-corrosion at moderate velocities. | |
Steam | Excellent | Resistant to pure steam. Carbon dixide, dissolved oxygen or ammonia can increase corrosion. | |
Water, Potable | Fair | Corrosion affected by water chemistry (mineral content, acidity) system design and fabrication. Dezincification may occur. |