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C46700
| Elements | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cu | Pb | Sn | Zn | Fe | P | |
| Min (%) | 59.0 | 0.50 | 0.02 | |||
| Max (%) | 62.0 | 0.20 | 1.0 | Rem | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| 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 |
62 Typ |
30 Typ |
40 Typ |
60 Typ |
57 Typ |
41 Typ |
0.04 | ||
| Light Anneal | O50 |
60 Typ |
28 Typ |
45 Typ |
58 Typ |
56 Typ |
41 Typ |
0.25 | ||
| Soft Anneal | O60 |
58 Typ |
25 Typ |
49 Typ |
56 Typ |
55 Typ |
40 Typ |
0.25 | ||
| Rod | 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 | ||
| Hard | H04 |
67 Typ |
40 Typ |
35 Typ |
75 Typ |
43 Typ |
2 | 8 | ||
| Hard | H04 |
80 Typ |
57 Typ |
20 Typ |
85 Typ |
45 Typ |
0.25 | 20 | ||
| Light Anneal | O50 |
63 Typ |
30 Typ |
40 Typ |
60 Typ |
42 Typ |
1 | |||
| Light Anneal | O50 |
63 Typ |
30 Typ |
40 Typ |
60 Typ |
42 Typ |
0.25 | |||
| Light Anneal | O50 |
62 Typ |
28 Typ |
43 Typ |
60 Typ |
42 Typ |
2 | |||
| Soft Anneal | O60 |
57 Typ |
25 Typ |
47 Typ |
55 Typ |
40 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 | |||
| Tube | Hard | H04 |
88 Typ |
66 Typ |
18 Typ |
95 Typ |
35 | |||
| 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 |
| 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 Working Temperature | 1200 | 1500 | ||
| 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 | Corrosion Resistance | Dezincification Resistance | |
| Bolts | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Bolts | Mechanical Properties | High 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 | Corrosion Resistance | Dezincification Resistance | |
| 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 | Moderate Strength | |
| Valve Stems | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Valve Stems | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| 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 | 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 | Corrosion Resistance | Dezincification Resistance | |
| Propeller Shafts | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
| Propeller Shafts | Friction & Wear Properties | Galling Resistance | |
| Propeller Shafts | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Propeller Shafts | Mechanical Properties | High Strength |
Applicable Specifications
No applicable specifications for this alloy
Corrosion Properties
No Corrosion Properties Available.