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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1,2) Pb Zn Fe Ni(3) Mn
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min.
(2) Cu value includes Ag.
(3) Ni value includes Co.
Min (%) 1.0 9.0
Max (%) Rem 0.05 1.0 1.8 11.0 1.0
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
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).
Bar Hard H04 50 Typ
25 Typ
15 Typ
Soft Anneal O60 38 Min
15 Typ
30 Typ
Flat Products 1/4 Hard H01 53 Typ
16 Typ
35 Typ
60 Typ
As Hot Rolled M20 40 Min for Standard
15 Typ
30 Min for Standard
3 Min for Standard
Hard H04 75 Typ
73 Typ
5 Typ
80 Typ
Tube Annealed O61 44 Typ
16 Typ
42 Typ
15 Typ
65 Typ
26 Typ
Light Drawn, Light Cold Rolled H55 45 Min for Standard
10 Typ
72 Typ
100 Typ
70 Typ
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 2100
Melting Point - Solidus°F 2010
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.323
Specific Gravity 8.94
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 9
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 26
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) 9.5
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.09
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 18000
Modulus of Rigidityksi 6800
Fabrication Properties
Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding Fair
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Excellent
Coated Metal Arc Welding Good
Spot Weld Good
Seam Weld Good
Butt Weld Excellent
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Good
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Good
Machinability Rating 20
Common Fabrication Processes
  • Forming and Bending
  • Welding
Thermal Properties
Treatment Minimum* Maximum*
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.
Annealing 1100 1500
Hot Working Temperature 1550 1750
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Automotive Brake Lines Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Brake Lines Machining Characteristics Machinability
Brake Lines Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Power Steering Tube Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Power Steering Tube Machining Characteristics Machinability
Power Steering Tube Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Consumer Screw Lamp Bases Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Screw Lamp Bases Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Screw Lamp Bases Forming Characteristics Formability
Screw Lamp Bases Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Industrial Condenser Plates Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Condenser Plates Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Petrochemicals
Condenser Plates Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Condenser Plates Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Condenser Plates Mechanical Properties Retains Strength at High Temperatures
Condensers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Condensers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Petrochemicals
Condensers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Condensers Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Condensers Mechanical Properties Retains Strength at High Temperatures
Distiller Tubes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Distiller Tubes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Petrochemicals
Distiller Tubes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Distiller Tubes Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Distiller Tubes Mechanical Properties Retains Strength at High Temperatures
Evaporator Tubes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Evaporator Tubes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Petrochemicals
Evaporator Tubes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Evaporator Tubes Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Evaporator Tubes Mechanical Properties Retains Strength at High Temperatures
Evaporators Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Evaporators Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Evaporators Welding Characteristics Weldability
Ferrules Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Ferrules Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Petrochemicals
Ferrules Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Ferrules Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Ferrules Mechanical Properties Retains Strength at High Temperatures
Heat Exchanger Tubes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Heat Exchanger Tubes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Petrochemicals
Heat Exchanger Tubes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Heat Exchanger Tubes Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Heat Exchanger Tubes Mechanical Properties Retains Strength at High Temperatures
Pressure Vessels Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Pressure Vessels Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Pressure Vessels Welding Characteristics Weldability
Pump Impellers for Oil Refining Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Pump Impellers for Oil Refining Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to 600 F.
Pump Impellers for Oil Refining Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Petrochemicals
Valve Bodies Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Valve Bodies Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Valve Bodies Welding Characteristics Weldability
Weld Torch Tips Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Weld Torch Tips Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Weld Torch Tips Mechanical Properties Retains Strength at High Temperatures
Marine Boat Hulls Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Boat Hulls Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Boat Hulls Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Petrochemicals
Boat Hulls Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Boat Hulls Fouling Resistance Non-Fouling
Boat Hulls Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Boat Hulls Mechanical Properties Retains Strength at High Temperatures
Hot Water Tanks Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Hot Water Tanks Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Hot Water Tanks Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Hot Water Tanks Mechanical Properties Retains Strength at High Temperatures
Propeller Sleeves Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Propeller Sleeves Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to 600 F.
Propeller Sleeves Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Salt Water Baffles Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Salt Water Baffles Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Salt Water Baffles Fouling Resistance Non-Fouling
Salt Water Baffles Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Salt Water Baffles Welding Characteristics Weldability
Salt Water Piling Wrap Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Salt Water Piling Wrap Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Salt Water Piling Wrap Fouling Resistance Non-Fouling
Salt Water Pipe Fittings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Salt Water Pipe Fittings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Salt Water Pipe Fittings Fouling Resistance Non-Fouling
Salt Water Pipe Fittings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Salt Water Pipe Fittings Welding Characteristics Weldability
Salt Water Piping Systems Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Salt Water Piping Systems Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Salt Water Piping Systems Fouling Resistance Non-Fouling
Salt Water Piping Systems Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Salt Water Piping Systems Welding Characteristics Weldability
Ship Hulls Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Ship Hulls Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Ship Hulls Fouling Resistance Non-Fouling
Ship Hulls Mechanical Properties Ductility
Ship Hulls Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Ship Hulls Mechanical Properties Retains Strength at High Temperatures
Tube Sheet for Salt Water Service Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Tube Sheet for Salt Water Service Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Tube Sheet for Salt Water Service Fouling Resistance Non-Fouling
Tube Sheet for Salt Water Service Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Tube Sheet for Salt Water Service Welding Characteristics Weldability
Water Hoses Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Water Hoses Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Water Hoses Fouling Resistance Non-Fouling
Water Hoses Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Water Hoses Mechanical Properties Retains Strength at High Temperatures
Plumbing Flanges Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Flanges Welding Characteristics Weldability
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
Bar ASTM B122/B122M COPPER-NICKEL-ZINC ALLOY (NICKEL-SILVER) AND COPPER-NICKEL PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND ROLLED BAR
ASTM B151/B151M COPPER-NICKEL-ZINC ALLOY (NICKEL-SILVER) AND COPPER-NICKEL ROD AND BAR
MILITARY MIL-C-15726 COPPER-NICKEL ALLOY ROD, FLAT PRODUCTS (FLAT WIRE, STRIP, SHEET, BAR, AND PLATE) AND FORGINGS
Condenser & Heat Exchanger Tube with Integral Fins ASTM B956/B956M WELDED COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY CONDENSER AND HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES WITH INTEGRAL FINS
Forgings Forgings
Pipe ASTM B466/B466M SEAMLESS COPPER-NICKEL PIPE AND TUBE
ASTM B467 WELDED COPPER-NICKEL PIPE
ASME SB467 WELDED COPPER-NICKEL PIPE
ASME SB466 SEAMLESS COPPER-NICKEL PIPE AND TUBE
Plate ASTM B432 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY CLAD STEEL PLATE
Condenser Tube ASME SB171 COPPER ALLOY CONDENSER TUBE PLATES
MILITARY MIL-C-15726 COPPER-NICKEL ALLOY ROD, FLAT PRODUCTS (FLAT WIRE, STRIP, SHEET, BAR, AND PLATE) AND FORGINGS
ASTM B122/B122M COPPER-NICKEL-ZINC ALLOY (NICKEL-SILVER) AND COPPER-NICKEL PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND ROLLED BAR
Condenser Tube SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
Condenser Tube SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
Condenser Tube ASTM B171/B171M COPPER ALLOY CONDENSER TUBE PLATES
Rod Welding AWS A5.15 WELDING RODS FOR WELDING CAST IRON
ASTM B151/B151M COPPER-NICKEL-ZINC ALLOY (NICKEL-SILVER) AND COPPER-NICKEL ROD AND BAR
MILITARY MIL-C-15726 COPPER-NICKEL ALLOY ROD, FLAT PRODUCTS (FLAT WIRE, STRIP, SHEET, BAR, AND PLATE) AND FORGINGS
Sheet SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
MILITARY MIL-C-15726 COPPER-NICKEL ALLOY ROD, FLAT PRODUCTS (FLAT WIRE, STRIP, SHEET, BAR, AND PLATE) AND FORGINGS
SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
ASTM B122/B122M COPPER-NICKEL-ZINC ALLOY (NICKEL-SILVER) AND COPPER-NICKEL PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND ROLLED BAR
Strip ASTM B122/B122M COPPER-NICKEL-ZINC ALLOY (NICKEL-SILVER) AND COPPER-NICKEL PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND ROLLED BAR
MILITARY MIL-C-15726 COPPER-NICKEL ALLOY ROD, FLAT PRODUCTS (FLAT WIRE, STRIP, SHEET, BAR, AND PLATE) AND FORGINGS
Tube Condenser Tube ASTM B552 SEAMLESS AND WELDED COPPER-NICKEL TUBES FOR WATER DESALTING PLANTS
Condenser Tube SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
Condenser Tube ASME SB111 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER TUBES & FERRULE STOCK
MILITARY MIL-T-22214 TUBE, CONDENSER AND HEAT EXCHANGER WITH INTEGRAL FINS
Condenser Tube MILITARY MIL-T-15005 TUBES, COPPER-NICKEL ALLOY CONDENSER AND HEAT EXCHANGER
Condenser Tube ASTM B111/B111M COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER TUBES AND FERRULE STOCK
ASTM B543/B543M WELDED COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY HEAT EXCHANGER TUBE
MILITARY MIL-T-16420 TUBE, COPPER-NICKEL ALLOY, SEAMLESS AND WELDED
ASME SB543 WELDED COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY TUBE
MILITARY MIL-T-16420 TUBE, COPPER-NICKEL ALLOY, SEAMLESS AND WELDED
ASME SB395 U-BEND SEAMLESS COPPER & COPPER ALLOY HEAT EXCHANGER & CONDENSER TUBE
Condenser Tube SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
ASTM B359/B359M COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER AND HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES WITH INTEGRAL FINS
ASTM B469 SEAMLESS COPPER ALLOY TUBES FOR PRESSURE APPLICATION
ASME SB466 SEAMLESS COPPER-NICKEL PIPE AND TUBE
ASTM B466/B466M SEAMLESS COPPER-NICKEL PIPE AND TUBE
ASME SB359 COPPER & COPPER ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER & HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES WITH INTEGRAL FINS
ASTM B395/B395M U-BEND SEAMLESS COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY HEAT EXCHANGER AND CONDENSER TUBES
Wire MILITARY MIL-C-15726 COPPER-NICKEL ALLOY ROD, FLAT PRODUCTS (FLAT WIRE, STRIP, SHEET, BAR, AND PLATE) AND FORGINGS
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.