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C85550
Elements | ||||||||
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Cu(1) | Pb | Sn | Zn | Fe | Ni(2) | Al | Si | |
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min. (2) Includes Co. |
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Min (%) | 59.0 | 0.30 | ||||||
Max (%) | 64.0 | 0.09 | 0.30 | Rem | 0.15 | 0.20 | 0.30 | 1.0 |
Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Rockwell B scale | Shear Strength (ksi) |
Impact Strength (ft-lbs) |
Compressive Yield Strength (ksi) |
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* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). | ||||||||
As Die Cast | As Pressure Die Cast | M04 |
60.9 Min 65.3 Typ 69.6 Max |
25 Typ |
56 Typ |
33.7 Typ |
57 Typ | 199 Typ |
Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1661 |
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Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1584 |
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.302 |
Specific Gravity | 8.36 |
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 19.13 |
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 44.1 |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-21210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 212°F) | 6.94 |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-39210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 392°F) | 9.11 |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) | 10.17 |
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F | 0.09 |
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi | 11300 |
Modulus of Rigidityksi | 3900 |
Magnetic Permeability | 4.95 |
Poisson's Ratio | 0.46 |
Casting Characteristics
Technique | Suitability |
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Soldering | Excellent |
Brazing | Excellent |
Oxyacetylene Welding | Excellent |
Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Fair |
Coated Metal Arc Welding | Poor |
Spot Weld | Poor |
Seam Weld | Not Recommended |
Butt Weld | Not Recommended |
Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Not Recommended |
Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Good |
Machinability Rating | 71 |
Common Fabrication Processes
Treatment | Minimum* | Value* | ||
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* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | ||||
Stress Relief | 572 | |||
Annealing | 1328 |
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Corrosion Properties