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C51000
Elements | ||||||
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Cu(1) | Pb | Sn | Zn | Fe | P | |
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min. |
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Min (%) | 4.2 | 0.03 | ||||
Max (%) | Rem | 0.05 | 5.8 | 0.30 | 0.10 | 0.35 |
Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.2% Offset (ksi) |
YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Rockwell B scale | Rockwell F scale | Rockwell 30T scale | Torsion Modulus (ksi) |
Fatigue Strength** (ksi) |
Section Size (in) |
Cold Work (%) |
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* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). ** Fatigue Strength: 100 x 106 cycles, unless indicated as [N] x 106. | |||||||||||||
Flat Products | 1/2 Hard | H02 |
66 Typ |
54 Typ |
24 Typ |
78 Typ |
69 Typ |
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1/2 Hard and Stress Relieved | HR02 |
66 Typ |
54 Typ |
28 Typ |
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1/4 Hard | H01 |
49 Min for Standard |
24 Min for Standard |
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Annealed | O61 |
46 Min for Standard |
47 Min for Standard |
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As Hot Rolled | M20 |
50 Typ |
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Extra Hard | H06 |
96 Typ |
92 Typ |
3 Typ |
93 Typ |
78 Typ |
0.04 | ||||||
Extra Spring | H10 |
107 Typ |
103 Typ |
2 Typ |
97 Typ |
80 Typ |
0.04 | ||||||
Hard | H04 |
84 Typ |
80 Typ |
7 Typ |
87 Typ |
75 Typ |
25 Typ | 0.04 | |||||
Hard and Stress Relieved | HR04 |
84 Typ |
74 Typ |
14 Typ |
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Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm | OS015 |
53 Typ |
22 Typ |
50 Typ |
34 Typ |
79 Typ |
0.04 | ||||||
Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm | OS025 |
50 Typ |
21 Typ |
52 Typ |
30 Typ |
77 Typ |
0.04 | ||||||
Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm | OS035 |
49 Typ |
20 Typ |
58 Typ |
28 Typ |
75 Typ |
0.04 | ||||||
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm | OS050 |
47 Typ |
19 Typ |
64 Typ |
26 Typ |
73 Typ |
0.04 | ||||||
Soft Anneal | O60 |
50 Typ |
40 Typ |
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Spring | H08 |
103 Typ |
99 Typ |
3 Typ |
95 Typ |
79 Typ |
22 Typ | 0.04 | |||||
Spring and Stress Relieved | HR08 |
103 Typ |
9 Typ |
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Rod | 1/2 Hard | H02 |
70 Typ |
25 Typ |
78 Typ |
6 Typ | 1 | 20 | |||||
1/2 Hard | H02 |
75 Typ |
65 Typ |
25 Typ |
80 Typ |
0.5 | 20 | ||||||
Wire | 1/2 Hard | H02 |
85 Typ |
8 Typ |
0.08 | ||||||||
1/4 Hard | H01 |
68 Typ |
60 Typ |
24 Typ |
0.08 | ||||||||
Extra Hard | H06 |
130 Typ |
3 Typ |
30 Typ | 0.08 | 75 | |||||||
Hard | H04 |
110 Typ |
3 Typ |
27 Typ | 0.08 | ||||||||
Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm | OS035 |
50 Typ |
20 Typ |
58 Typ |
0.08 | ||||||||
Spring | H08 |
140 Typ |
2 Typ |
0.08 | 84 |
(1)Determined on an alloy containing 5% tin and .2% phosphorus. This value will vary with the composition. | |
Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1920 |
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Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1750 |
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.32 |
Specific Gravity | 8.86 |
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 15 (1) |
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 40 |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) | 9.9 |
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F | 0.09 |
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi | 16000 |
Modulus of Rigidityksi | 6000 |
Technique | Suitability |
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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 | Poor |
Machinability Rating | 20 |
Common Fabrication Processes
- Blanking
- Drawing
- Forming and Bending
- Heading and Upsetting
- Roll Threading and Knurling
- Shearing
- Stamping
Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | ||
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* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | ||||
Annealing | 900 | 1250 |
Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
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Architecture | Bridge Bearing Plates | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
Bridge Bearing Plates | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
Bridge Bearing Plates | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Bridge Bearing Plates | Mechanical Properties | Fatigue Resistance | |
Bridge Bearing Plates | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Electrical | Electrical Connectors | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity |
Electrical Connectors | Forming Characteristics | Excellent Formability | |
Electrical Connectors | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Electrical Connectors | Thermal Properties | Resistance to Stress Relaxation | |
Electrical Flexing Contact Blades | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
Electrical Flexing Contact Blades | Mechanical Properties | High Endurance Limit | |
Electrical Flexing Contact Blades | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
Electrical Flexing Contact Blades | Thermal Properties | Resistance to Stress Relaxation | |
Electromechanical Spring Components | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
Electromechanical Spring Components | Conductivity (Thermal) | High Thermal Conductivity | |
Electromechanical Spring Components | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Electromechanical Spring Components | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Electromechanical Spring Components | Mechanical Properties | Fatigue Resistance | |
Electromechanical Spring Components | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
Electromechanical Spring Components | Thermal Properties | Resistance to Stress Relaxation | |
Electronic and Precision Instrument Parts | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
Electronic and Precision Instrument Parts | Conductivity (Thermal) | High Thermal Conductivity | |
Electronic and Precision Instrument Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Electronic and Precision Instrument Parts | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Electronic and Precision Instrument Parts | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Electronic Connectors | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
Electronic Connectors | Forming Characteristics | Excellent Formability | |
Electronic Connectors | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Electronic Connectors | Thermal Properties | Resistance to Stress Relaxation | |
Fuse Clips | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
Fuse Clips | Conductivity (Thermal) | High Thermal Conductivity | |
Fuse Clips | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Fuse Clips | Mechanical Properties | Moderate to High Strength | |
Fuse Clips | Solderability | Solderability | |
Fuse Clips | Thermal Properties | Resistance to Stress Relaxation | |
Resistance Wire | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Resistivity | |
Resistance Wire | Mechanical Properties | Moderate to High Strength | |
Switch Parts | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
Switch Parts | Conductivity (Thermal) | High Thermal Conductivity | |
Switch Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Switch Parts | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Switch Parts | Mechanical Properties | Moderate to High Strength | |
Switch Parts | Solderability | Solderability | |
Switch Parts | Thermal Properties | Resistance to Stress Relaxation | |
Wire Brushes | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Wire Brushes | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Wire Brushes | Mechanical Properties | Moderate to High Strength | |
Fasteners | Cotter Pins | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
Cotter Pins | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
Cotter Pins | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Cotter Pins | Mechanical Properties | Moderate to High Strength | |
Fasteners | Conductivity (Thermal) | High Thermal Conductivity | |
Fasteners | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Fasteners | Mechanical Properties | Moderate to High Strength | |
Fasteners | Thermal Properties | Resistance to Stress Relaxation | |
Lock Washers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Lock Washers | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Lock Washers | Mechanical Properties | Moderate to High Strength | |
Lock Washers | Thermal Properties | Resistance to Stress Relaxation | |
Industrial | Beater Bar | Forming Characteristics | Formability |
Beater Bar | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Beater Bar | Mechanical Properties | Fatigue Resistance | |
Beater Bar | Mechanical Properties | Moderate to High Strength | |
Beater Bar | Thermal Properties | Resistance to Stress Relaxation | |
Bellows | Drawing Characteristics | Capacity for Cold Drawing | |
Bellows | Non-Fouling | Fatigue Life | |
Bourdon Tubes | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Bourdon Tubes | Corrosion Resistance | Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance | |
Bourdon Tubes | Mechanical Properties | High Endurance Limit | |
Bourdon Tubes | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
Bourdon Tubes | Thermal Properties | Resistance to Stress Relaxation | |
Chemical hardware | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Chemical hardware | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
Chemical hardware | Machining Characteristics | Machinability, Good | |
Chemical hardware | Mechanical Properties | Moderate to High Strength | |
Clutch Disks | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Clutch Disks | Mechanical Properties | Fatigue Resistance | |
Clutch Disks | Mechanical Properties | Moderate to High Strength | |
Diaphragms | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Diaphragms | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
Diaphragms | Mechanical Properties | Moderate to High Strength | |
Perforated Sheets | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Perforated Sheets | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Pressure Responsive Elements | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
Pressure Responsive Elements | Conductivity (Thermal) | High Thermal Conductivity | |
Pressure Responsive Elements | Mechanical Properties | Fatigue Resistance | |
Pressure Responsive Elements | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Pressure Responsive Elements | Thermal Properties | Resistance to Stress Relaxation | |
Sleeve Bushings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Sleeve Bushings | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Sleeve Bushings | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Sleeve Bushings | Mechanical Properties | Fatigue Resistance | |
Sleeve Bushings | Mechanical Properties | Moderate to High Strength | |
Springs | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Springs | Machining Characteristics | Machinability, Good | |
Springs | Mechanical Properties | Fatigue Resistance | |
Springs | Mechanical Properties | Moderate to High Strength | |
Springs | Thermal Properties | Resistance to Stress Relaxation | |
Textile machinery | Conductivity (Thermal) | High Thermal Conductivity | |
Textile machinery | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Textile machinery | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Textile machinery | Mechanical Properties | Moderate to High Strength | |
Truss Wire | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
Truss Wire | Conductivity (Thermal) | High Thermal Conductivity | |
Truss Wire | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Truss Wire | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Welding Rods | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
Welding Rods | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Welding Rods | Corrosion Resistance | Oxidation Resistance | |
Welding Rods | Softening Resistance | Resistance to Thermal Softening |
Form | Specific Sub-Form | Application | System | Standard | Description |
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Bar | ASTM | B139/B139M | PHOSPHOR BRONZE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | ||
AMS | 4625 | PHOSPHOR BRONZE BARS, RODS, AND TUBING, HARD TEMPER | |||
ASTM | B103/B103M | PHOSPHOR BRONZE PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR | |||
Bearings & Busings | MILITARY | MIL-B-13501 | BEARINGS AND BUSHINGS, BRASS AND BRONZE MACHINED OR FORMED | ||
Bolts | ASTM | F468 | NONFERROUS BOLTS, HEX CAP SCREWS, AND STUDS FOR GENERAL USE | ||
Bushing Stock | MILITARY | MIL-B-13501 | BEARINGS AND BUSHINGS, BRASS AND BRONZE MACHINED OR FORMED | ||
Nuts | ASTM | F467 | NONFERROUS NUTS FOR GENERAL USE | ||
Plate | ASTM | B103/B103M | PHOSPHOR BRONZE PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR | ||
Bridge and Bearing | ASTM | B100 | ROLLED COPPER ALLOY BEARING AND EXPANSION PLATES AND SHEETS FOR BRIDGE AND OTHER STRUCTURAL USES | ||
AMS | 4510 | PHOSPHOR BRONZE SHEET, STRIP AND PLATE, SPRING TEMPER | |||
Rod | ASTM | B139/B139M | PHOSPHOR BRONZE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | ||
SAE | J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | |||
AMS | 4625 | PHOSPHOR BRONZE BARS, RODS, AND TUBING, HARD TEMPER | |||
SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | |||
Screws | ASTM | F468 | NONFERROUS BOLTS, HEX CAP SCREWS, AND STUDS FOR GENERAL USE | ||
Shapes | ASTM | B139/B139M | PHOSPHOR BRONZE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | ||
Sheet | SAE | J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | ||
AMS | 4510 | PHOSPHOR BRONZE SHEET, STRIP AND PLATE, SPRING TEMPER | |||
Bridge and Bearing | ASTM | B100 | ROLLED COPPER ALLOY BEARING AND EXPANSION PLATES AND SHEETS FOR BRIDGE AND OTHER STRUCTURAL USES | ||
SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | |||
ASTM | B103/B103M | PHOSPHOR BRONZE PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR | |||
Strip | AMS | 4510 | PHOSPHOR BRONZE SHEET, STRIP AND PLATE, SPRING TEMPER | ||
SAE | J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | |||
ASTM | B888/B88M | COPPER ALLOY STRIP FOR USE IN MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS OR SPRING CONTACTS | |||
ASTM | B103/B103M | PHOSPHOR BRONZE PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR | |||
SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | |||
Studs | ASTM | F468 | NONFERROUS BOLTS, HEX CAP SCREWS, AND STUDS FOR GENERAL USE | ||
Tube | MILITARY | MIL-T-3595 | TUBING, PHOSPHOR BRONZE: ROUND, SEAMLESS | ||
AMS | 4625 | PHOSPHOR BRONZE BARS, RODS, AND TUBING, HARD TEMPER | |||
Wire | ASTM | B159/B159M | PHOSPHOR BRONZE WIRE | ||
AMS | 4720 | WIRE, PHOSPHOR BRONZE, COLD DRAWN, SPRING TEMPER | |||
MILITARY | MIL-W-6712 | WIRE, METALLIZING | |||
SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | |||
SAE | J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS |
Corrosion Properties