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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1,2) Pb Sn Zn Fe Ni(3) Al Mn
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.0% min.
(2) In determining Cu min., Cu may be calculated as Cu + Ni.
(3) Ni value includes Co.
Min (%) 56.0 0.50 0.50 34.0 0.40 0.50 0.10
Max (%) 62.0 1.5 1.5 42.0 2.0 1.0 1.5 1.5
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)
YS-0.5% Ext
(ksi)
Elongation
(%)
Brinell Hardness, 500 kg load Brinell Hardness, 3000 kg load Izod
(ft-lbs)
Charpy V-Notch Impact Strength
(ft-lbs)
Compressive Strength .001 in. set/in.
(ksi)
Compressive Strength .1 in. set/in.
(ksi)
Fatigue Strength**
(ksi)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). ** Fatigue Strength: 100 x 106 cycles, unless indicated as [N] x 106.
As Centrifugal Cast As Centrifugal Cast M02 60 Min for Standard
20 Min for Standard
15 Min for Standard
As Sand Cast As Sand Cast M01 60 Min for Standard
65 Typ
20 Min for Standard
25 Typ
15 Min for Standard
20 Typ
90 Typ
105 Typ
30 Typ 25 Typ
22 Typ 87 Typ 25 Typ
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1616
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1583
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.301
Specific Gravity 8.33
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 19
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 51
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-39210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 392°F) 11
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.09
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 14000
Casting Characteristics
Casting Attribute Level
Casting Yield Low
Drossing High
Effect of Section Size Low
Fluidity Medium
Gassing Low
Patternmakers Shrinkage inches per inch 4/16
Shrinkage in Solidification High
Fabrication Properties
Technique Suitability
Soldering Fair
Brazing Fair
Oxyacetylene Welding Poor
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Poor
Coated Metal Arc Welding Poor
Machinability Rating 65
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 Prison Appearance Appearance
Door hardware for Prison Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Door hardware for Prison Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability (Free Machining)
Door hardware for Prison Mechanical Properties High Strength
Window Hardware Appearance Appearance
Window Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Window Hardware Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability (Free Machining)
Window Hardware Mechanical Properties High Strength
Consumer Musical Instruments Appearance Appearance
Musical Instruments Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Musical Instruments Damping Characteristics Resonant Frequency, Damping Capacity
Musical Instruments Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Musical Instruments Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability (Free Machining)
Musical Instruments Mechanical Properties High Strength
Piano Keys Appearance Appearance
Piano Keys Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Piano Keys Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Piano Keys Mechanical Properties High Strength
Electrical Electrical Components Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Components Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Electrical Components Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Electrical Components Mechanical Properties High Strength
Electrical Equipment Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Equipment Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Electrical Equipment Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Electrical Equipment Mechanical Properties High Strength
Switches Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Switches Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Switches Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Switches Mechanical Properties High Strength
Fasteners Screw Down Nuts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Screw Down Nuts Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Screw Down Nuts Mechanical Properties High Strength
Screw Down Nuts Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Industrial Bearing Cage Blanks Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Bearing Cage Blanks Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Bearing Cage Blanks Mechanical Properties High Strength
Bearings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Bearings Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Bearings Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Bearings Mechanical Properties High Strength
Brackets Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Brackets Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Brackets Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability
Brackets Mechanical Properties High Strength
Bushings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Bushings Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Bushings Mechanical Properties High Strength
Cams Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Cams Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Cams Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability
Cams Mechanical Properties High Strength
Fittings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Fittings Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Fittings Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability
Fittings Mechanical Properties High Strength
Lever Arms Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Lever Arms Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Lever Arms Mechanical Properties High Strength
Light Duty Gears Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Light Duty Gears Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Light Duty Gears Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Light Duty Gears Mechanical Properties High Strength
Machinery Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Machinery Parts Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Machinery Parts Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability
Machinery Parts Mechanical Properties High Strength
Propellers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Propellers Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Propellers Mechanical Properties High Strength
Pump Fixtures Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Pump Fixtures Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Numerous Environments
Pump Fixtures Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Pump Fixtures Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Roller Bearings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Roller Bearings Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Roller Bearings Mechanical Properties High Strength
Valve Stems Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Valve Stems Mechanical Properties Ductility
Valve Stems Mechanical Properties High Strength
Marine Boat Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Boat Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Boat Parts Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Boat Parts Mechanical Properties High Strength
Covers for Marine Hardware Appearance Appearance
Covers for Marine Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Covers for Marine Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Covers for Marine Hardware Mechanical Properties High Strength
Marine Fittings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Marine Fittings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Marine Fittings Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Marine Fittings Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability (Free Machining)
Marine Fittings Mechanical Properties High Strength
Marine Hardware Appearance Appearance
Marine Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Marine Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Marine Hardware Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability
Marine Hardware Mechanical Properties High Strength
Plumbing Fixtures Appearance Appearance
Fixtures Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Fixtures Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Fixtures Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability (Free Machining)
Fixtures Mechanical Properties High Strength
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
As Centrifugal Cast Castings ASTM B271/B271M COPPER BASE ALLOY CENTRIFUGAL 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 FEDERAL QQ-C-523 COPPER ALLOY INGOTS: BRASS (YELLOW HIGH STRENGTH) MANGANESE AND MANGANESE-ALUMINUM BRONZE
ASTM B30 COPPER BASE ALLOYS IN INGOT FORM
Valves
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.