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C85500
Elements | |||||||
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Cu(1,2) | Pb | Sn | Zn | Fe | Ni(3) | Mn | |
(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 |
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* 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
Treatment | Value* | Time** | ||
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* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. ** Time is measured in minutes. | ||||
Stress Relief | 500 | |||
Solution Treatment | 0 |
Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
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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
Corrosion Properties