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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1) Pb Sn Zn Fe P
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min.
Min (%) 3.5 0.03
Max (%) Rem 0.05 4.9 0.30 0.10 0.35
Mechanical Properties *
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)
Section Size
(in)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).
Flat Products 1/2 Hard H02 103 Typ
49 Typ
54 Typ
27 Typ
70 Typ
65 Typ
0.04
1/2 Hard and Stress Relieved HR02 63 Typ
51 Typ
26 Typ
1/4 Hard H01 55 Typ
43 Typ
50 Typ
36 Typ
48 Typ
45 Typ
0.04
1/4 Hard H01 55 Typ
43 Typ
36 Typ
0.04
3/4 Hard H03 74 Typ
72 Typ
11 Typ
84 Typ
72 Typ
0.04
Extra Hard H06 92 Typ
89 Typ
4 Typ
91 Typ
78 Typ
0.04
Extra Spring H10 103 Typ
98 Typ
80 Typ
2 Typ
95 Typ
80 Typ
0.04
Hard H04 80 Typ
76 Typ
74 Typ
8 Typ
86 Typ
74 Typ
41 Typ 0.04
Hard and Stress Relieved HR04 80 Typ
73 Typ
15 Typ
Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm OS015 51 Typ
23 Typ
46 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm OS015 49 Typ
23 Typ
50 Typ
76 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm OS025 50 Typ
21 Typ
46 Typ
75 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm OS035 48 Typ
19 Typ
47 Typ
73 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 46 Typ
16 Typ
48 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 46 Typ
16 Typ
48 Typ
70 Typ
0.04
Spring H08 103 Typ
99 Typ
80 Typ
1 Typ
93 Typ
79 Typ
0.04
Spring and Stress Relieved HR08 98 Typ
88 Typ
8 Typ
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1945
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1785
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.32
Specific Gravity 8.86
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 20
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 48.4
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
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 Poor
Machinability Rating 20
Common Fabrication Processes
  • Blanking
  • Drawing
  • Forming and Bending
  • Roll Threading and Knurling
  • Shearing
  • Stamping
Thermal Properties
Treatment Minimum* Maximum*
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.
Annealing 900 1250
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
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 Moderate to High Strength
Electrical 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 Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Fuse Clips Mechanical Properties Moderate to High Strength
Fuse Clips Solderability Solderability
Switch Parts Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Switch Parts Conductivity (Thermal) High Thermal Conductivity
Switch Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Switch Parts Mechanical Properties Moderate to High Strength
Switch Parts Solderability Solderability
Switch Parts Thermal Properties Resistance to Stress Relaxation
Terminals Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Terminals Conductivity (Thermal) High Thermal Conductivity
Terminals Forming Characteristics Formability
Terminals Mechanical Properties Moderate to High Strength
Terminals Solderability Solderability
Terminals Thermal Properties Resistance to Stress Relaxation
Fasteners Fasteners Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Fasteners Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Acids
Fasteners Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Fasteners Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Lock Washers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Lock Washers Forming Characteristics Formability
Lock Washers Mechanical Properties Moderate to High Strength
Industrial Beater Bar Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Beater Bar Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Acids
Beater Bar Forming Characteristics Formability
Beater Bar Mechanical Properties Fatigue Resistance
Beater Bar Mechanical Properties Moderate to High Strength
Beater Bar Thermal Properties Resistance to Stress Relaxation
Bellows Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Bellows Forming Characteristics Formability
Bellows Mechanical Properties Moderate to High Strength
Chemical hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Chemical hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Acids
Chemical hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Chemical hardware Forming Characteristics Formability
Chemical hardware Mechanical Properties Moderate to High Strength
Clutch Disks Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Clutch Disks Forming Characteristics Formability
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 Acids
Diaphragms Forming Characteristics Formability
Diaphragms Mechanical Properties Fatigue Resistance
Diaphragms Mechanical Properties Moderate to High Strength
Perforated Sheets Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Perforated Sheets Forming Characteristics Formability
Perforated Sheets Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Sleeve Bushings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Sleeve Bushings Forming Characteristics Formability
Sleeve Bushings Mechanical Properties Ductility
Sleeve Bushings Mechanical Properties Moderate to High Strength
Springs Forming Characteristics Formability
Springs Mechanical Properties Fatigue Resistance
Springs Mechanical Properties High Strength
Springs Thermal Properties Resistance to Stress Relaxation
Textile machinery Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Textile machinery Mechanical Properties Moderate to High Strength
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
Bar 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
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
Sheet Bridge and Bearing ASTM B100 ROLLED COPPER ALLOY BEARING AND EXPANSION PLATES AND SHEETS FOR BRIDGE AND OTHER STRUCTURAL USES
ASTM B103/B103M PHOSPHOR BRONZE PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
Strip ASTM B103/B103M PHOSPHOR BRONZE PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
ASTM B888/B88M COPPER ALLOY STRIP FOR USE IN MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS OR SPRING CONTACTS
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.