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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu Pb Sn Zn Fe Ni Al Si
Min (%) 58.0 0.8 0.50 32.0
Max (%) 64.0 1.5 1.5 40.0 0.7 1.0 0.8 0.05
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)
YS-0.5% Ext
(ksi)
Elongation
(%)
Brinell Hardness, 500 kg load
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).
As Centrifugal Cast As Centrifugal Cast M02 40 Min for Standard
14 Min for Standard
15 Min for Standard
As Sand Cast As Sand Cast M01 40 Min for Standard
50 Typ
14 Min for Standard
18 Typ
15 Min for Standard
40 Typ
75 Typ
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1725
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1675
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.304
Specific Gravity 8.41
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 22
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 48.5
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) 12
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.09
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 14000
Magnetic Permeability 1
Casting Characteristics
Casting Attribute Level
Casting Yield Medium
Drossing High
Effect of Section Size Low
Fluidity Medium
Gassing Low
Patternmakers Shrinkage inches per inch 3/16
Shrinkage in Solidification Medium
Fabrication Properties
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

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
Builders Hardware Door Hardware for Prisons Appearance Pleasing Yellow Color
Door Hardware for Prisons Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Door Hardware for Prisons Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Door Hardware for Prisons Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Ornamental Hardware Appearance Pleasing Yellow Color
Ornamental Hardware Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Ornamental Hardware Machining Properties Polishing Characteristics
Ornamental Hardware 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 Musical Instruments Appearance Pleasing Yellow Color
Musical Instruments Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Musical Instruments Damping Characteristics Resonant Frequency, Damping Capacity
Musical Instruments Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Musical Instruments Machining Properties Polishing Characteristics
Musical Instruments Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Industrial 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
Marine Marine Hardware Appearance Appearance
Marine Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Marine Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Marine Hardware Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Marine Hardware Machining Properties Polishing Characteristics
Marine Hardware Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Ship Trim Appearance Pleasing Yellow Color
Ship Trim Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Ship Trim Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Ship Trim Machining Properties Polishing Characteristics
Ship Trim Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Plumbing Fittings Appearance Pleasing Yellow Color
Fittings Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Fittings Machining Properties Polishing Characteristics
Fittings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Flanges Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Flanges Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Flanges Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Flanges Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
As Centrifugal Cast Castings ASTM B271/B271M COPPER BASE ALLOY CENTRIFUGAL CASTINGS
As Continuous Cast Castings ASTM B505/B505M COPPER BASE ALLOY CONTINUOUS CASTINGS
As Die Cast Castings ASTM B176 BRASS DIE CASTINGS
As Sand Cast Castings ASTM B763/B763M COPPER ALLOY SAND CASTINGS FOR VALVE APPLICATIONS
Castings ASTM B584 COPPER ALLOY SAND CASTINGS FOR GENERAL APPLICATIONS
Ingot ASTM B30 COPPER BASE ALLOYS IN INGOT FORM
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.