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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1) Pb Sn Zn Fe P Ni
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min.
Min (%) 1.0 0.05 0.01 0.05
Max (%) Rem 0.05 1.7 0.30 0.20 0.35 0.20
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)
YS-0.2% Offset
(ksi)
Elongation
(%)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).
Flat Products 1/2 Hard H02 65 Typ
60 Typ
12 Typ
1/4 Hard H01 58 Typ
39 Typ
24 Typ
Extra Hard H06 80 Typ
77 Typ
6 Typ
Extra Spring H10 89 Typ
87 Typ
2 Typ
Hard H04 74 Typ
72 Typ
8 Typ
Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm OS015 53 Typ
29 Typ
50 Typ
Spring H08 85 Typ
83 Typ
3 Typ
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1970
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1900
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.321
Specific Gravity 8.89
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 41
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 130
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) 9.9
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 17000
Modulus of Rigidityksi 6400
Fabrication Properties
Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding Fair
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Good
Coated Metal Arc Welding Fair
Spot Weld Good
Seam Weld Fair
Butt Weld Excellent
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Excellent
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Good
Machinability Rating 20
Common Fabrication Processes

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Thermal Properties
Treatment Minimum* Maximum*
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.
Annealing 700 1350
Typical Uses

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Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
Strip ASTM B888/B88M COPPER ALLOY STRIP FOR USE IN MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS OR SPRING CONTACTS
Corrosion Properties

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