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C87800
| Elements | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cu(1) | Pb | Sn | Zn | Fe | P | Ni(2) | Al | As | Mg | Mn | S | Sb | Si | |
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(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min. (2) Ni value includes Co. |
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| Min (%) | 80.0 | 12.0 | 3.8 | |||||||||||
| Max (%) | 0.09 | 0.25 | 16.0 | 0.15 | 0.01 | 0.20 | 0.15 | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.15 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 4.2 | |
| Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.2% Offset (ksi) |
YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Rockwell B scale | Charpy V-Notch Impact Strength (ft-lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). | ||||||||
| As Die Cast | As Pressure Die Cast | M04 |
85 Min for Standard 85 Typ 85 Typ |
50 Typ |
25 Typ 25 Typ |
85 Typ |
70 Typ | |
| As Permanent Mold Cast | As Permanent Mold Cast | M05 |
80 Min for Standard |
30 Min for Standard |
15 Min for Standard |
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| As Permanent Mold Cast | M05 |
83 Typ |
37 Typ |
29 Typ |
81 Typ |
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| Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1680 |
|---|---|
| Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1510 |
| Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.3 |
| Specific Gravity | 8.3 |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 6.7 |
| Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 16 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) | 10.9 |
| Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F | 0.09 |
| Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi | 20000 |
| Casting Attribute | Level |
|---|---|
| Casting Yield | High |
| Drossing | Low |
| Effect of Section Size | Medium |
| Fluidity | High |
| Gassing | Medium |
| Patternmakers Shrinkage inches per inch | 3/16 |
| Shrinkage in Solidification | Medium |
| 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
| Treatment | Value* | Time** | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. ** Time is measured in minutes. | ||||
| Stress Relief | 500 | |||
| Solution Treatment | 0 | |||
| Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Builders Hardware | Brackets | Casting Characteristics | Castability |
| Brackets | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Brackets | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Fasteners | Clamps | Casting Characteristics | Castability |
| Clamps | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Clamps | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Hexagonal Nuts | Casting Characteristics | Castability | |
| Hexagonal Nuts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Hexagonal Nuts | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Hardware | General Hardware | Appearance | Appearance |
| General Hardware | Casting Characteristics | Castability | |
| General Hardware | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| General Hardware | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Industrial | Brush Holders | Casting Characteristics | Castability |
| Brush Holders | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Brush Holders | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Brush Holders | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Corrosion Resistant Components | Casting Characteristics | Castability | |
| Corrosion Resistant Components | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Corrosion Resistant Components | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Brackish Water | |
| Corrosion Resistant Components | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Corrosion Resistant Components | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Non Oxidizing Acids | |
| Corrosion Resistant Components | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Corrosion Resistant Components | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Gears | Casting Characteristics | Castability | |
| Gears | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Gears | Friction & Wear Properties | Excellent Wear Resistance | |
| Gears | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| High Strength, Thin Walled Die Castings | Casting Characteristics | Castability | |
| High Strength, Thin Walled Die Castings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| High Strength, Thin Walled Die Castings | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Lever Arms | Casting Characteristics | Castability | |
| Lever Arms | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Lever Arms | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Pump Impellers | Casting Characteristics | Castability | |
| Pump Impellers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Pump Impellers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Brackish Water | |
| Pump Impellers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Pump Impellers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Non Oxidizing Acids | |
| Pump Impellers | Friction & Wear Properties | Excellent Wear Resistance | |
| Pump Impellers | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Tools | Casting Characteristics | Castability | |
| Tools | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Tools | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Valve Parts | Casting Characteristics | Castability | |
| Valve Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Valve Parts | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Valve Parts | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Marine | Marine Hardware | Appearance | Appearance |
| Marine Hardware | Casting Characteristics | Castability | |
| Marine Hardware | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Marine Hardware | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Brackish Water | |
| Marine Hardware | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Marine Hardware | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Plumbing | Plumbing Parts | Casting Characteristics | Castability |
| Plumbing Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Plumbing Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Brackish Water | |
| Plumbing Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Plumbing Parts | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Plumbing Parts | Mechanical Properties | High Strength |
| Form | Specific Sub-Form | Application | System | Standard | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Die Cast | Castings | ASTM | B176 | BRASS DIE CASTINGS | |
| Castings | SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | ||
| Castings | SAE | J462 | CAST COPPER ALLOYS | ||
| As Permanent Mold Cast | Castings | ASTM | B806 | PERMANENT MOLD CASTINGS | |
| Ingot | ASTM | B30 | COPPER BASE ALLOYS IN INGOT FORM | ||
Corrosion Properties
No Corrosion Properties Available.