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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu Pb Sn Zn Fe Sb
Min (%) 59.0 0.50 0.02
Max (%) 62.0 0.20 1.0 Rem 0.10 0.10
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)
YS-0.5% Ext
(ksi)
Elongation
(%)
Rockwell B scale Rockwell 30T scale Shear Strength
(ksi)
Section Size
(in)
Cold Work
(%)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).
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
Light Anneal 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
Rod 1/2 Hard H02 80 Typ
57 Typ
20 Typ
85 Typ
45 Typ
0.25 20
1/2 Hard H02 75 Typ
53 Typ
20 Typ
82 Typ
44 Typ
1 20
1/4 Hard H01 70 Typ
48 Typ
25 Typ
80 Typ
43 Typ
0.25 10
1/4 Hard H01 69 Typ
46 Typ
27 Typ
78 Typ
43 Typ
1 8
1/4 Hard H01 67 Typ
40 Typ
35 Typ
75 Typ
43 Typ
2 8
Light Anneal O50 62 Typ
28 Typ
43 Typ
60 Typ
42 Typ
2
Light Anneal O50 63 Typ
30 Typ
40 Typ
60 Typ
42 Typ
0.25
Light Anneal O50 63 Typ
30 Typ
40 Typ
60 Typ
42 Typ
1
Soft Anneal O60 58 Typ
27 Typ
45 Typ
56 Typ
40 Typ
0.25
Soft Anneal O60 56 Typ
25 Typ
47 Typ
55 Typ
40 Typ
2
Soft Anneal O60 57 Typ
25 Typ
47 Typ
55 Typ
40 Typ
1
Tube Hard H04 88 Typ
66 Typ
18 Typ
95 Typ
35
Physical Properties
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 to -6 power 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
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 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
Thermal Properties
Treatment Minimum* Maximum*
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.
Annealing 800 1100
Hot Working Temperature 1200 1500
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Fasteners Bolts Appearance Appearance
Bolts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Bolts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Bolts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Bolts Forming Characteristics Formability
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 Corrosion Resistance Dezincification Resistance
Rivets Forming Characteristics Formability
Rivets Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Industrial Aircraft Turn buckle Barrels Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Aircraft Turn buckle Barrels Corrosion Resistance Dezincification Resistance
Aircraft Turn buckle Barrels Forming Characteristics Formability
Aircraft Turn buckle Barrels Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Balls Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Balls Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Balls Forming Characteristics Formability
Balls Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Condenser Plates Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Condenser Plates Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Condenser Plates Corrosion Resistance Dezincification Resistance
Condenser Plates Forming Characteristics Formability
Condenser Plates Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Structural Uses Appearance Appearance
Structural Uses Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Structural Uses Forming Characteristics Formability
Structural Uses Mechanical Properties High Strength
Valve Stems Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Valve Stems Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Valve Stems Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Valve Stems Forming Characteristics Formability
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 Hardware Appearance Appearance
Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Hardware Corrosion Resistance Dezincification Resistance
Hardware Forming Characteristics Formability
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 Moderate Strength
Applicable Specifications

No applicable specifications for this alloy

Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.