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C83800
| Elements | |||||||||||
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| Cu(1,2) | Pb | Sn | Zn | Fe | P(3) | Ni(4) | Al | S | Sb | Si | |
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(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.3% min. (2) In determining Cu min., Cu may be calculated as Cu + Ni. (3) For continuous castings P shall be 1.5% max. (4) Ni value includes Co. |
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| Min (%) | 82.0 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 5.0 | |||||||
| Max (%) | 83.8 | 7.0 | 4.2 | 8.0 | 0.30 | 0.03 | 1.0 | 0.005 | 0.08 | 0.25 | 0.005 |
| Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Brinell Hardness, 500 kg load | Izod (ft-lbs) |
Compressive Strength .001 in. set/in. (ksi) |
Compressive Strength .01 in. set/in. (ksi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). | |||||||||
| As Centrifugal Cast | As Centrifugal Cast | M02 |
30 Min for Standard 30 Min for Standard |
13 Min for Standard |
20 Min for Standard 20 Min for Standard |
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| As Continuous Cast | As Continuous Cast | M07 |
30 Min |
15 Min |
16 Min |
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| As Sand Cast | As Sand Cast | M01 |
30 Min for Standard 35 Typ |
13 Min for Standard 16 Typ |
20 Min for Standard 25 Typ |
60 Typ |
8 Typ | 12 Typ | 29 Typ |
| Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1840 |
|---|---|
| Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1550 |
| Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.312 |
| Specific Gravity | 8.64 |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 15 |
| Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 41.8 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-39210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 392°F) | 10 |
| Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F | 0.09 |
| Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi | 13300 |
| Magnetic Permeability | 1 |
| Casting Attribute | Level |
|---|---|
| Casting Yield | High |
| Drossing | Low |
| Effect of Section Size | High |
| Fluidity | Medium |
| Gassing | Medium |
| Patternmakers Shrinkage inches per inch | 3/16 |
| Shrinkage in Solidification | Medium |
| Technique | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Soldering | Excellent |
| Brazing | Good |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Not Recommended |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Fair |
| Machinability Rating | 90 |
Common Fabrication Processes
No fabrication process properties for this alloy
| Treatment | Value* | Time** | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. ** Time is measured in minutes. | ||||
| Stress Relief | 500 | |||
| Solution Treatment | 0 | |||
| Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Builders Hardware | Hardware | Appearance | Appearance |
| Hardware | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Hardware | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Hardware | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Electrical | Electrical Components | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity |
| Electrical Components | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Electrical Components | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Electrical Components | Corrosion Resistance | Oxidation Resistance | |
| Electrical Components | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Switches | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Switches | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Switches | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Switches | Corrosion Resistance | Oxidation Resistance | |
| Switches | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Industrial | Air-Gas-Water Fittings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
| Air-Gas-Water Fittings | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Air-Gas-Water Fittings | 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 | |
| Pump Fixtures | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Pump Fixtures | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Pump Fixtures | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Pump Fixtures | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Railroad Catenary Fittings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Railroad Catenary Fittings | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Valves | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Valves | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Valves | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Valves | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Plumbing | Plumbing Fixtures | Appearance | Appearance |
| Plumbing Fixtures | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Plumbing Fixtures | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength |
| Form | Specific Sub-Form | Application | System | Standard | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Centrifugal Cast | Castings | SAE | J462 | CAST COPPER ALLOYS | |
| Castings | SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | ||
| Castings | ASTM | B271/B271M | COPPER BASE ALLOY CENTRIFUGAL CASTINGS | ||
| As Continuous Cast | Castings | SAE | J462 | CAST COPPER ALLOYS | |
| Castings | ASTM | B505/B505M | COPPER BASE ALLOY CONTINUOUS CASTINGS | ||
| Castings | SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | ||
| As Sand Cast | Castings | SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | |
| Castings | SAE | J462 | CAST COPPER ALLOYS | ||
| Castings | ASTM | B763/B763M | COPPER ALLOY SAND CASTINGS FOR VALVE APPLICATIONS | ||
| Castings | ASTM | B584 | COPPER ALLOY SAND CASTINGS FOR GENERAL APPLICATIONS | ||
| Fitting | ASTM | B584 | COPPER ALLOY SAND CASTINGS FOR GENERAL APPLICATIONS | ||
| ASME | B16.15 | CAST BRONZE THREADED FITTINGS | |||
| ASME | B16.23 | CAST COPPER ALLOY SOLDER-JOINT DRAINAGE FITTINGS - DWV | |||
| ASME | B16.32 | CAST COPPER ALLOY SOLDER-JOINT FITTINGS FOR SOLVENT DRAINAGE SYSTEMS | |||
| ASME | B16.18 | CAST COPPER ALLOY SOLDER-JOINT PRESSURE FITTINGS | |||
| Ingot | ASTM | B30 | COPPER BASE ALLOYS IN INGOT FORM | ||
| Unions | FEDERAL | WW-U-516 | UNIONS, BRASS OR BRONZE | ||
| Valves |
Corrosion Properties
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