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C85500
| Elements | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cu(1,2) | Pb | Sn | Zn | Fe | Ni(3) | Mn | |
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(1) In determining Cu min., Cu may be calculated as Cu + Ni. (2) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.1% min. (3) Ni value includes Co. |
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| Min (%) | 59.0 | ||||||
| Max (%) | 63.0 | 0.20 | 0.20 | Rem | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Rockwell B scale | Brinell Hardness, 500 kg load |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). | |||||||
| As Permanent Mold Cast | As Permanent Mold Cast | M05 |
54 Typ |
23 Typ |
34 Typ |
53 Typ |
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| As Sand Cast | As Sand Cast | M01 |
60 Typ |
23 Typ |
40 Typ |
55 Typ |
85 Typ |
| Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1652 |
|---|---|
| Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1634 |
| Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.304 |
| Specific Gravity | 8.41 |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 26 |
| Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 67 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-21210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 212°F) | 11.8 |
| Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F | 0.09 |
| Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi | 15000 |
| 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 |
| Technique | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Soldering | Good |
| Brazing | Fair |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Not Recommended |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
| Machinability Rating | 80 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ornamental Castings | Appearance | Pleasing Yellow Color |
| Ornamental Castings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Ornamental Castings | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Ornamental Castings | Machining Properties | Polishing Characteristics | |
| Ornamental Castings | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Builders Hardware | Hardware Fittings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
| Hardware Fittings | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Hardware Fittings | Machining Properties | Polishing Characteristics | |
| Hardware Fittings | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Industrial | Bushings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
| Bushings | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Bushings | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength |
Applicable Specifications
No applicable specifications for this alloy
Corrosion Properties
No Corrosion Properties Available.