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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1) Pb Sn Zn Fe P
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min.
Min (%) 3.0 3.5 1.5 0.01
Max (%) Rem 4.0 4.5 4.5 0.10 0.50
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)
YS-0.5% Ext
(ksi)
Elongation
(%)
Rockwell B scale Rockwell F scale Torsion Modulus
(ksi)
Section Size
(in)
Cold Work
(%)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).
Flat Products 1/2 Hard H02 58 Typ
40 Typ
24 Typ
68 Typ
0.04
Hard H04 60 Typ
45 Typ
20 Typ
0.315
Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm OS035 44 Typ
19 Typ
50 Typ
65 Typ
0.04
Spring H08 98 Typ
80 Typ
3 Typ
0.04
Rod Hard H04 68 Typ
57 Typ
20 Typ
80 Typ
5.7 Typ 1 25
Hard H04 75 Typ
63 Typ
15 Typ
83 Typ
0.5 35
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1830
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1700
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.32
Specific Gravity 8.89
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 19
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 50
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) 9.6
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.09
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 15000
Modulus of Rigidityksi 5600
Fabrication Properties
Technique Suitability
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 Good
Machinability Rating 80
Common Fabrication Processes
  • Blanking
  • Drawing
  • Forming and Bending
  • Machining
  • Shearing
  • Stamping
Thermal Properties
Treatment Minimum* Maximum*
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.
Annealing 900 1250
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Electrical Electrical Connectors Corrosion Resistance Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance
Electrical Connectors Machining Characteristics Machinability
Electrical Connectors Mechanical Properties High Endurance Limit
Electrical Connectors Mechanical Properties High Strength
Industrial Bearings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Bearings Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Bearings Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Bearings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Bushings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Bushings Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Bushings Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Bushings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Gears Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Gears Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Gears Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Gears Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Pinions Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Pinions Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Pinions Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Pinions Mechanical Properties Fatigue Resistance
Pinions Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Screw Machine Products Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Screw Machine Products Machining Characteristics Machinability
Screw Machine Products Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Shafts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Shafts Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Shafts Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Shafts Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Sleeve Bearings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Sleeve Bearings Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Sleeve Bearings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Thrust Bearings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Thrust Bearings Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Thrust Bearings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Thrust Washers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Thrust Washers Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Thrust Washers Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Thrust Washers Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Valve Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Valve Parts Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Valve Parts Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Valve Parts Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
Bar ASTM B139/B139M PHOSPHOR BRONZE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
ASTM B103/B103M PHOSPHOR BRONZE PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
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
Rod ASTM B139/B139M PHOSPHOR BRONZE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
Shapes ASTM B139/B139M PHOSPHOR BRONZE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
Sheet SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
ASTM B103/B103M PHOSPHOR BRONZE PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
Strip ASTM B103/B103M PHOSPHOR BRONZE PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
AMS 4520 BRONZE STRIP, COLD ROLLED, HALF HARD
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.