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C63000
| Elements | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cu(1,2) | Sn | Zn | Fe | Ni(3) | Al | Mn | Si | |
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(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min. (2) Cu value includes Ag. (3) Ni value includes Co. |
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| Min (%) | 2.0 | 4.0 | 9.0 | |||||
| Max (%) | Rem | 0.20 | 0.30 | 4.0 | 5.5 | 11.0 | 1.5 | 0.25 |
| Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Rockwell B scale | Shear Strength (ksi) |
Torsion Modulus (ksi) |
Izod (ft-lbs) |
Compressive Strength .1 in. set/in. (ksi) |
Fatigue Strength** (ksi) |
Section Size (in) |
Cold Work (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). ** Fatigue Strength: 100 x 106 cycles, unless indicated as [N] x 106. | |||||||||||||
| Bar | As Hot Extruded | M30 |
90 Typ |
50 Typ |
15 Typ |
96 Typ |
3 | ||||||
| Drawn and Stress Relieved | HR50 |
100 Typ |
60 Typ |
15 Typ |
96 Typ |
2 | 10 | ||||||
| Drawn and Stress Relieved | HR50 |
110 Typ |
62 Typ |
15 Typ |
97 Typ |
6.4 Typ | 150 Typ | 37 Typ | 1 | 10 | |||
| Rod | As Hot Extruded | M30 |
100 Typ |
60 Typ |
15 Typ |
96 Typ |
62 Typ |
36 Typ | 4 | ||||
| Drawn and Stress Relieved | HR50 |
118 Typ |
75 Typ |
15 Typ |
98 Typ |
70 Typ |
37 Typ | 1 | 10 | ||||
| Drawn and Stress Relieved | HR50 |
115 Typ |
65 Typ |
18 Typ |
96 Typ |
69 Typ |
38 Typ | 2 | 10 | ||||
| Drawn and Stress Relieved | HR50 |
112 Typ |
62 Typ |
20 Typ |
96 Typ |
65 Typ |
37 Typ | 3 | 10 | ||||
| Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1930 |
|---|---|
| Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1895 |
| Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.274 |
| Specific Gravity | 7.58 |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 7 |
| Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 22.6 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) | 9 |
| Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F | 0.09 |
| Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi | 17500 |
| Modulus of Rigidityksi | 6400 |
| Technique | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Soldering | Not Recommended |
| Brazing | Fair |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Not Recommended |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Good |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Good |
| Spot Weld | Good |
| Seam Weld | Good |
| Butt Weld | Good |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Poor |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Good |
| Forgeability Rating | 75 |
| Machinability Rating | 30 |
Common Fabrication Processes
- Forging
- Hot Forming
| Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | ||||
| Annealing | 1100 | 1300 | ||
| Hot Working Temperature | 1450 | 1700 | ||
| Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial | Aircraft Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
| Aircraft Parts | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Aircraft Parts | Impact Resistance | Impact Resistant | |
| Aircraft Parts | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Balls | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Balls | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Chemicals | |
| Balls | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Non Oxidizing Acids | |
| Balls | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Numerous Environments | |
| Balls | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Balls | Friction & Wear Properties | Galling Resistance | |
| Balls | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Balls | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Bearings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Bearings | Friction & Wear Properties | Resistant to Abrasive Wear | |
| Bearings | Friction & Wear Properties | Resistant to Adhesive Wear Toughness | |
| Bearings | Mechanical Properties | Heavy Load Strength | |
| Bushings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Bushings | Friction & Wear Properties | Resistant to Abrasive Wear | |
| Bushings | Friction & Wear Properties | Resistant to Adhesive Wear Toughness | |
| Bushings | Mechanical Properties | Heavy Load Strength | |
| Cams | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Cams | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Chemicals | |
| Cams | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Non Oxidizing Acids | |
| Cams | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Numerous Environments | |
| Cams | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Cams | Friction & Wear Properties | Galling Resistance | |
| Cams | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Cams | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Condenser Tube for Power Stations and Desalting Units | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Condenser Tube for Power Stations and Desalting Units | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Chemicals | |
| Condenser Tube for Power Stations and Desalting Units | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Condenser Tube for Power Stations and Desalting Units | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Non Oxidizing Acids | |
| Condenser Tube for Power Stations and Desalting Units | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Numerous Environments | |
| Condenser Tube for Power Stations and Desalting Units | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Condenser Tube for Power Stations and Desalting Units | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Condenser Tube for Power Stations and Desalting Units | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Corrosion Resistant Articles | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Corrosion Resistant Articles | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Chemicals | |
| Corrosion Resistant Articles | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Corrosion Resistant Articles | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Non Oxidizing Acids | |
| Corrosion Resistant Articles | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Numerous Environments | |
| Corrosion Resistant Articles | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Corrosion Resistant Articles | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Gears | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Gears | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Chemicals | |
| Gears | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Non Oxidizing Acids | |
| Gears | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Numerous Environments | |
| Gears | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Gears | Friction & Wear Properties | Galling Resistance | |
| Gears | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Gears | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Heat Exchanger Flanges | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Heat Exchanger Flanges | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Heat Exchanger Flanges | Welding Characteristics | Weldability | |
| Heat Exchanger Headers | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Heat Exchanger Headers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Heat Exchanger Headers | Welding Characteristics | Weldability | |
| Hydraulic Bushings for Earth Moving Equipment | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Hydraulic Bushings for Earth Moving Equipment | Friction & Wear Properties | Resistant to Abrasive Wear | |
| Hydraulic Bushings for Earth Moving Equipment | Impact Resistance | Impact Resistant | |
| Hydraulic Bushings for Earth Moving Equipment | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Plunger Tips | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Plunger Tips | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Chemicals | |
| Plunger Tips | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Plunger Tips | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Non Oxidizing Acids | |
| Plunger Tips | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Numerous Environments | |
| Plunger Tips | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Plunger Tips | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Plunger Tips | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Pump Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Pump Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Chemicals | |
| Pump Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Pump Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Non Oxidizing Acids | |
| Pump Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Numerous Environments | |
| Pump Parts | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Pump Parts | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Pump Shafts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Pump Shafts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Chemicals | |
| Pump Shafts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Pump Shafts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Non Oxidizing Acids | |
| Pump Shafts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Numerous Environments | |
| Pump Shafts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Pump Shafts | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Pump Shafts | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Shafting | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Shafting | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Chemicals | |
| Shafting | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Shafting | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Non Oxidizing Acids | |
| Shafting | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Numerous Environments | |
| Shafting | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Shafting | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Shafting | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Structural Members | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Structural Members | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Chemicals | |
| Structural Members | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Structural Members | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Non Oxidizing Acids | |
| Structural Members | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Numerous Environments | |
| Structural Members | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Structural Members | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Tanks | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Tanks | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Chemicals | |
| Tanks | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Tanks | Welding Characteristics | Weldability | |
| Valve Balls | Corrosion Resistance | Cavitation Corrosion Resistance | |
| Valve Balls | Corrosion Resistance | Erosion Corrosion Resistance | |
| Valve Balls | Corrosion Resistance | Pitting Corrosion Resistance | |
| Valve Balls | Corrosion Resistance | Resistance to Corrosion by a broad variety of Corrosive Media | |
| Valve Balls | Finishing Characteristics | Retains Surface Finish | |
| Valve Balls | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Valve Guides | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Valve Guides | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Chemicals | |
| Valve Guides | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Valve Guides | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Non Oxidizing Acids | |
| Valve Guides | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Numerous Environments | |
| Valve Guides | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Valve Guides | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Valve Guides | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Valve Seats | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Valve Seats | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Chemicals | |
| Valve Seats | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Valve Seats | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Non Oxidizing Acids | |
| Valve Seats | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Numerous Environments | |
| Valve Seats | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Valve Seats | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Valve Seats | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Welded Piping Systems | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Welded Piping Systems | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Welded Piping Systems | Welding Characteristics | Weldability | |
| Marine | Bolts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
| Bolts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Bolts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Numerous Environments | |
| Bolts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Bolts | Impact Resistance | Impact Resistant | |
| Bolts | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Nuts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Nuts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Nuts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Numerous Environments | |
| Nuts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Nuts | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Propellers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Propellers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Propellers | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Propellers | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Pump Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Pump Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Pump Parts | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Pump Parts | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Ship Propellers | Corrosion Resistance | Cavitation Corrosion Resistance | |
| Ship Propellers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Ship Propellers | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Ship Propellers | Welding Characteristics | Weldability | |
| Plumbing | Faucets | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
| Faucets | Mechanical Properties | High Strength |
| Form | Specific Sub-Form | Application | System | Standard | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar | SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | ||
| SAE | J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | |||
| ASTM | B124/B124M | COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | |||
| AMS | 4640 | ALUMINUM BRONZE BARS, RODS, SHAPES, TUBES, AND FORGINGS | |||
| FEDERAL | QQ-C-450 | COPPER-ALUMINUM ALLOY (ALUMINUM BRONZE, PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND BAR) | |||
| Bolts | ASTM | F468 | NONFERROUS BOLTS, HEX CAP SCREWS, AND STUDS FOR GENERAL USE | ||
| Die | Forgings | AMS | 4640 | ALUMINUM BRONZE BARS, RODS, SHAPES, TUBES, AND FORGINGS | |
| Forgings | MILITARY | MIL-B-16166 | BRONZE, ALUMINUM, FORGINGS, HEAT TREATED | ||
| Forgings, Die (Hot Pressed) | ASME | SB283 | COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY DIE FORGINGS (HOT PRESSED) | ||
| ASTM | B283/B283M | COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY DIE FORGINGS (HOT PRESSED) | |||
| Nuts | ASTM | F467 | NONFERROUS NUTS FOR GENERAL USE | ||
| Plate | FEDERAL | QQ-C-450 | COPPER-ALUMINUM ALLOY (ALUMINUM BRONZE, PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND BAR) | ||
| Plate & Sheet | for Pressure Vessels, Condensers & Heat Exchangers | ASTM | B171/B171M | COPPER ALLOY CONDENSER TUBE PLATES | |
| for Pressure Vessels, Condensers & Heat Exchangers | Condenser Tube | ASME | SB171 | COPPER ALLOY CONDENSER TUBE PLATES | |
| Rod | AMS | 4640 | ALUMINUM BRONZE BARS, RODS, SHAPES, TUBES, AND FORGINGS | ||
| SAE | J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | |||
| Forgings | ASTM | B124/B124M | COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | ||
| SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | |||
| Rod, Bar & Shapes | Aluminum Bronze | ASTM | B150/B150M | ALUMINUM BRONZE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | |
| Aluminum Bronze | ASME | SB150 | ALUMINUM BRONZE ROD, BAR, AND SHAPES | ||
| Screws | ASTM | F468 | NONFERROUS BOLTS, HEX CAP SCREWS, AND STUDS FOR GENERAL USE | ||
| Shapes | SAE | J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | ||
| SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | |||
| ASTM | B124/B124M | COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | |||
| AMS | 4640 | ALUMINUM BRONZE BARS, RODS, SHAPES, TUBES, AND FORGINGS | |||
| Sheet | FEDERAL | QQ-C-450 | COPPER-ALUMINUM ALLOY (ALUMINUM BRONZE, PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND BAR) | ||
| Strip | FEDERAL | QQ-C-450 | COPPER-ALUMINUM ALLOY (ALUMINUM BRONZE, PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND BAR) | ||
| Tube | AMS | 4640 | ALUMINUM BRONZE BARS, RODS, SHAPES, TUBES, AND FORGINGS |
Corrosion Properties