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Elements | |||||
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Cu(1) | Pb | Sn | Zn | Fe | |
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.6% min. |
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Min (%) | 59.0 | 1.3 | 0.50 | ||
Max (%) | 62.0 | 2.2 | 1.0 | Rem | 0.10 |
Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Rockwell B scale | Shear Strength (ksi) |
Torsion Modulus (ksi) |
Ultimate Tensile Strength in Shear (ksi) |
Section Size (in) |
Cold Work (%) |
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* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). | |||||||||||
Rod | 1/2 Hard | H02 |
75 Typ |
53 Typ |
15 Typ |
82 Typ |
5.7 Typ | 40 Typ |
1 | 20 | |
1/2 Hard | H02 |
75 Typ |
53 Typ |
15 Typ |
40 Typ |
1 | |||||
1/4 Hard | H01 |
69 Typ |
46 Typ |
20 Typ |
78 Typ |
39 Typ |
1 | 8 | |||
1/4 Hard | H01 |
69 Typ |
46 Typ |
20 Typ |
39 Typ |
1 | |||||
Soft Anneal | O60 |
57 Typ |
25 Typ |
40 Typ |
36 Typ |
1 | |||||
Soft Anneal | O60 |
57 Typ |
25 Typ |
40 Typ |
55 Typ |
36 Typ |
1 |
Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1650 |
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Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1630 |
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.305 |
Specific Gravity | 8.44 |
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 |
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Soldering | Excellent |
Brazing | Good |
Oxyacetylene Welding | Not Recommended |
Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
Coated Metal Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
Spot Weld | Not Recommended |
Seam Weld | Not Recommended |
Butt Weld | Fair |
Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Poor |
Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Good |
Forgeability Rating | 90 |
Machinability Rating | 70 |
Common Fabrication Processes
- Hot Forging and Pressing
- Machining
Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | ||
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* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | ||||
Annealing | 800 | 1100 | ||
Hot Working Temperature | 1200 | 1400 |
Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
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Fasteners | Fasteners | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
Fasteners | Corrosion Resistance | Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance | |
Fasteners | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
Industrial | Gears | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
Gears | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
Gears | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Gears | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
Gears | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Light Bearings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Light Bearings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
Light Bearings | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Light Bearings | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
Light Bearings | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Screw Machine Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Screw Machine Parts | Machining Characteristics | Machinability, Good | |
Screw Machine Parts | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Valve Stems | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
Valve Stems | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
Marine | Marine Hardware | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
Marine Hardware | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
Marine Hardware | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Seawater Valve Stems | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Seawater Valve Stems | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
Seawater Valve Stems | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Seawater Valve Stems | Machining Characteristics | Machinability | |
Seawater Valve Stems | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength |
Form | Specific Sub-Form | Application | System | Standard | Description |
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Bar | Navel Brass | ASTM | B21/B21M | NAVAL BRASS ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | |
FEDERAL | QQ-B-639 | BRASS, NAVAL, FLAT PRODUCTS (PLATE, BAR, SHEET AND STRIP) | |||
ASTM | B124/B124M | COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | |||
Forgings, Die (Hot Pressed) | ASTM | B283/B283M | COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY DIE FORGINGS (HOT PRESSED) | ||
ASME | SB283 | COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY DIE FORGINGS (HOT PRESSED) | |||
Plate | FEDERAL | QQ-B-639 | BRASS, NAVAL, FLAT PRODUCTS (PLATE, BAR, SHEET AND STRIP) | ||
Rod | Navel Brass | ASTM | B21/B21M | NAVAL BRASS ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | |
ASTM | B124/B124M | COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | |||
Shapes | ASTM | B124/B124M | COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | ||
Navel Brass | 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) |
Corrosion Properties