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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1) Pb Zn Fe Mn Si
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min.
Min (%) 88.0 4.0 3.5
Max (%) 0.09 7.0 0.20 0.25 5.5
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)
YS-0.5% Ext
(ksi)
Elongation
(%)
Rockwell B scale Brinell Hardness, 500 kg load Brinell Hardness, 3000 kg load Compressive Strength .1 in. set/in.
(ksi)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).
As Centrifugal Cast As Centrifugal Cast M02 60 Min for Standard
30 Min for Standard
16 Min for Standard
As Sand Cast As Sand Cast M01 60 Min for Standard
66 Typ
30 Min for Standard
32 Typ
16 Min for Standard
20 Typ
76 Typ
110 Typ
135 Typ
60 Typ
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1780
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1580
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.3
Specific Gravity 8.3
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 6
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 16.4
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.09
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 17000
Casting Characteristics
Casting Attribute Level
Casting Yield Medium
Drossing Low
Effect of Section Size Medium
Fluidity High
Gassing High
Patternmakers Shrinkage inches per inch 3/16
Shrinkage in Solidification Medium
Fabrication Properties
Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding Fair
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Excellent
Coated Metal Arc Welding Good
Spot Weld Good
Seam Weld Good
Butt Weld Good
Machinability Rating 40
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
Architecture Artistry Components Appearance Appearance
Artistry Components Casting Characteristics Castability
Artistry Components Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Artistry Components Mechanical Properties High Strength
Electrical Electrical Components Casting Characteristics Castability
Electrical Components Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Components Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Electrical Components Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Electrical Components Mechanical Properties High Strength
Industrial Bearings Casting Characteristics Castability
Bearings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Bearings Mechanical Properties High Strength
Engineering Applications Casting Characteristics Castability
Engineering Applications Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Engineering Applications Mechanical Properties High Strength
Valve Bodies Casting Characteristics Castability
Valve Bodies Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Valve Bodies Mechanical Properties High Strength
Valve Stems Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Valve Stems Mechanical Properties Ductility
Valve Stems Mechanical Properties High Strength
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
As Centrifugal Cast ASTM B271/B271M COPPER BASE ALLOY CENTRIFUGAL CASTINGS
As Sand Cast Castings ASTM B584 COPPER ALLOY SAND CASTINGS FOR GENERAL APPLICATIONS
Castings ASTM B763/B763M COPPER ALLOY SAND CASTINGS FOR VALVE APPLICATIONS
Ingot ASTM B30 COPPER BASE ALLOYS IN INGOT FORM
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.