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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 (%) 7.0 0.05 0.01 0.05
Max (%) Rem 0.05 9.0 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 102 Typ
96 Typ
20 Typ
1/4 Hard H01 86 Typ
65 Typ
30 Typ
Extra Hard H06 120 Typ
116 Typ
6 Typ
Extra Spring H10 135 Typ
132 Typ
2 Typ
Hard H04 115 Typ
111 Typ
10 Typ
Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm OS015 69 Typ
34 Typ
51 Typ
Spring H08 130 Typ
127 Typ
2 Typ
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1880
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1620
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.318
Specific Gravity 8.8
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 13
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 36
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) 10.1
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 Good
Machinability Rating 20
Common Fabrication Processes

No fabrication process properties for this alloy

Thermal Properties
Treatment Minimum* Maximum*
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.
Annealing 700 1350
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Automotive Terminals, automotive Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Terminals, automotive Mechanical Properties Ductility
Terminals, automotive Mechanical Properties Strength
Electrical Connectors, Electrical, Lead-Free Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Connectors, Electrical, Lead-Free Corrosion Resistance Stress Corrosion Crack Resistant
Connectors, Electrical, Lead-Free Mechanical Properties Strength, Moderate
Connectors, Electrical, Lead-Free Stress Relaxation Stress Relaxation Resistance
Contact springs Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Contact springs Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Contact springs Mechanical Properties Moderate to High Strength
Contact springs Solderability Solderability
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
Sheet, Strip, Roller Bar & Plate ASTM B103/B103M PHOSPHOR BRONZE PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
Strip ASTM B888/B88M COPPER ALLOY STRIP FOR USE IN MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS OR SPRING CONTACTS
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.