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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1,2) Pb Sn Zn Fe Ni(3) Al Si
(1) In determining Cu min., Cu may be calculated as Cu + Ni.
(2) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 98.9% min.
(3) Ni value includes Co.
Min (%) 65.0 1.5 0.50 24.0
Max (%) 70.0 3.8 1.5 32.0 0.7 1.0 0.35 0.05
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)		 YS-0.5% Ext
(ksi)		 Elongation
(%)		 Brinell Hardness, 500 kg load Compressive Strength .001 in. set/in.
(ksi)		 Compressive Strength .1 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
 11 Min for Standard
 20 Min for Standard
As Sand Cast As Sand Cast M01 30 Min for Standard
30 Min for Standard
38 Typ
 11 Min for Standard
13 Typ
 20 Min for Standard
35 Typ
 50 Typ
 9 Typ 28 Typ
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1725
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1700
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.305
Specific Gravity 8.44
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 20
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 50.8
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-21210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 212°F) 11.1
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.09
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 12000
Magnetic Permeability 1
Casting Characteristics
Casting Attribute Level
Casting Yield Medium
Drossing High
Effect of Section Size Low
Fluidity Low
Gassing Low
Patternmakers Shrinkage inches per inch 3/16
Shrinkage in Solidification Medium
Fabrication Properties
Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding Fair
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Poor
Coated Metal Arc Welding Poor
Machinability Rating 80
Common Fabrication Processes

No fabrication process properties for this alloy

Thermal Properties
Treatment Value* Time**
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. ** Time is measured in minutes.
Stress Relief 500
Solution Treatment 0
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Architecture Emblem Appearance Pleasing Yellow Color
Emblem Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Emblem Machining Properties Polishing Characteristics
Emblem Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Ornaments Appearance Pleasing Yellow Color
Ornaments Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Ornaments Machining Properties Polishing Characteristics
Ornaments Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Builders Hardware Door Hardware for Prisons Appearance Appearance
Door Hardware for Prisons Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Door Hardware for Prisons Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Door Hardware for Prisons Machining Properties Polishing Characteristics
Door Hardware for Prisons Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Hardware Appearance Pleasing Yellow Color
Hardware Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Hardware Machining Properties Polishing Characteristics
Hardware Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Ornamental Fittings Appearance Pleasing Yellow Color
Ornamental Fittings Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Ornamental Fittings Machining Properties Polishing Characteristics
Ornamental Fittings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Window Hardware Appearance Pleasing Yellow Color
Window Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Window Hardware Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Window Hardware Machining Properties Polishing Characteristics
Window Hardware Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Consumer Andirons Appearance Pleasing Yellow Color
Andirons Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Andirons Machining Properties Polishing Characteristics
Andirons Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Chandeliers Appearance Pleasing Yellow Color
Chandeliers Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Chandeliers Machining Properties Polishing Characteristics
Chandeliers Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Decorative Furniture Legs Appearance Pleasing Yellow Color
Decorative Furniture Legs Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Decorative Furniture Legs Machining Properties Polishing Characteristics
Decorative Furniture Legs Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Furniture Appearance Pleasing Yellow Color
Furniture Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Furniture Machining Properties Polishing Characteristics
Furniture Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Musical Instruments Appearance Pleasing Yellow Color
Musical Instruments Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Musical Instruments Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Musical Instruments Machining Properties Polishing Characteristics
Musical Instruments Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Industrial Battery Clamps Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Battery Clamps Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Battery Clamps Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Ferrules Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Ferrules Mechanical Properties Ductility
Ferrules Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Ferrules Pressure Tight Pressure Tight
Gas Cocks Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Gas Cocks Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Gas Cocks Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Gas Cocks Pressure Tight Pressure Tight
Mechanical Components where Looks are Important Appearance Pleasing Yellow Color
Mechanical Components where Looks are Important Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Mechanical Components where Looks are Important Machining Properties Polishing Characteristics
Mechanical Components where Looks are Important Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Radiator Fittings Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Radiator Fittings Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Radiator Fittings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Radiator Fittings Pressure Tight Pressure Tight
Valves Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Valves Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Valves Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Valves Pressure Tight Pressure Tight
Marine Marine Hardware Appearance Pleasing Yellow Color
Marine Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Marine Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Marine Hardware Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Marine Hardware Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Ship Trimmings Appearance Pleasing Yellow Color
Ship Trimmings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Ship Trimmings Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Ship Trimmings Machining Properties Polishing Characteristics
Ship Trimmings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Plumbing Plumbing Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Plumbing Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Plumbing Parts Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Plumbing Parts Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
As Centrifugal Cast Castings SAE J462 CAST COPPER ALLOYS
Castings ASTM B271/B271M COPPER BASE ALLOY CENTRIFUGAL CASTINGS
Castings SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
As Continuous Cast Castings SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
Castings SAE J462 CAST COPPER ALLOYS
As Sand Cast 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
Castings SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
Ingot ASTM B30 COPPER BASE ALLOYS IN INGOT FORM
Valves
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.