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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1,2) Pb(3) Zn Fe Ni(4) Mn
(1) Cu value includes Ag.
(2) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min.
(3) 0.05% Pb, max. for rod, wire, and tube.
(4) Ni value includes Co.
Min (%) 63.5 9.0
Max (%) 66.5 0.09 Rem 0.25 11.0 0.50
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 Shear Strength
(ksi)
Section Size
(in)
Cold Work
(%)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).
Flat Products 1/2 Hard H02 73 Typ
60 Typ
12 Typ
80 Typ
70 Typ
50 Typ
0.04
1/4 Hard H01 65 Typ
25 Typ
45 Typ
63 Typ
70 Typ
45 Typ
0.04
1/8 Hard H00 60 Typ
35 Typ
34 Typ
60 Typ
55 Typ
43 Typ
0.04
Extra Hard H06 95 Typ
76 Typ
3 Typ
92 Typ
78 Typ
59 Typ
0.04
Hard H04 86 Typ
75 Typ
4 Typ
89 Typ
76 Typ
55 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm OS015 60 Typ
28 Typ
36 Typ
52 Typ
85 Typ
51 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm OS025 56 Typ
23 Typ
40 Typ
42 Typ
80 Typ
44 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm OS035 53 Typ
20 Typ
43 Typ
35 Typ
76 Typ
38 Typ
41 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 51 Typ
19 Typ
46 Typ
28 Typ
71 Typ
34 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.070 mm OS070 49 Typ
18 Typ
49 Typ
22 Typ
67 Typ
30 Typ
0.04
Wire Hard H04 130 Typ
1 Typ
0.08 84
Hard H04 120 Typ
3 Typ
0.08 75
Hard H04 85 Typ
7 Typ
0.08 37
Hard H04 72 Typ
10 Typ
0.08 20
Hard H04 105 Typ
5 Typ
0.08 60
Hard H04 65 Typ
25 Typ
0.08 10
Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm OS015 63 Typ
35 Typ
0.08
Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm OS025 58 Typ
40 Typ
0.08
Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm OS035 56 Typ
45 Typ
0.08
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 52 Typ
48 Typ
0.08
Nominal Grain Size 0.070 mm OS070 50 Typ
50 Typ
0.08
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1870
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.314
Specific Gravity 8.69
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) 9.1
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.09
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 17500
Modulus of Rigidityksi 6600
Fabrication Properties
Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding Good
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Fair
Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended
Spot Weld Good
Seam Weld Fair
Butt Weld Good
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Excellent
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Poor
Machinability Rating 20
Common Fabrication Processes
  • Blanking
  • Drawing
  • Etching
  • Forming and Bending
  • Heading and Upsetting
  • Roll Threading and Knurling
  • Shearing and Spinning
  • Squeezing and Swaging
Thermal Properties
Treatment Minimum* Maximum*
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.
Annealing 1100 1400
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Consumer Hollow Ware Appearance Color
Hollow Ware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Hollow Ware Forming Characteristics Formability
Hollow Ware Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Hollow Ware Plating Characteristics Plateable
Name Plates Appearance Color
Name Plates Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Name Plates Forming Characteristics Formability
Name Plates Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Name Plates Plating Characteristics Plateable
Electrical Connectors Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Connectors Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Connectors Forming Characteristics Formability
Connectors Mechanical Properties Moderate to High Strength
Fasteners Rivets Appearance Color
Rivets Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Rivets Forming Characteristics Formability
Rivets Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Screws Appearance Color
Screws Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Screws Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Slide Fasteners Appearance Color
Slide Fasteners Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Slide Fasteners Forming Characteristics Formability
Slide Fasteners Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Industrial Etching Stock Appearance Color
Etching Stock Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Etching Stock Forming Characteristics Formability
Etching Stock Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Etching Stock Plating Characteristics Plateable
Optical Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Optical Parts Forming Characteristics Formability
Optical Parts Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Platers Bar Appearance Color
Platers Bar Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Platers Bar Plating Characteristics Plateable
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
Plate ASTM B122/B122M COPPER-NICKEL-ZINC ALLOY (NICKEL-SILVER) AND COPPER-NICKEL PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND ROLLED BAR
Rod ASTM B151/B151M COPPER-NICKEL-ZINC ALLOY (NICKEL-SILVER) AND COPPER-NICKEL ROD AND BAR
Sheet 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
Wire ASTM B206/B206M COPPER-NICKEL-ZINC ALLOY (NICKEL-SILVER WIRE) AND COPPER-NICKEL ALLOY WIRE
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.