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C89530 Copper-Bismuth-Selenium Alloy Brasses Cast BRASSES Copper-Bismuth and Copper-Bismuth-Selenium Alloys true false https://api.copper.org/alloys.xhtml/C89530
Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1) Pb Sn Zn Fe P Ni(2) Al Bi Sb Si Se
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min.
(2) Ni value includes Co.
Min (%) 84.0 3.5 7.0 1.0 0.10
Max (%) 89.0 0.20 6.0 9.0 0.30 0.05 1.0 0.01 2.0 0.20 0.01 0.30
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)		 YS-0.2% Offset
(ksi)		 Elongation
(%)		 Brinell Hardness, 3000 kg load Shear Strength
(ksi)		 Impact Strength
(ft-lbs)		 Compressive Yield Strength
(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 Sand Cast As Sand Cast M01 28.3 Min
33.4 Typ
38 Max
 13.1 Min
15.2 Typ
19 Max		 15 Min
 52 Typ
 1.8 Typ
 5.3 Typ 247 Typ 10.2 Typ
Physical Properties

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Casting Characteristics

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Fabrication Properties
Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding Not Recommended
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Not Recommended
Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended
Spot Weld Not Recommended
Seam Weld Not Recommended
Butt Weld Not Recommended
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Poor
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Poor
Machinability Rating 84
Common Fabrication Processes

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Thermal Properties

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Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Plumbing Cu based devices for lead-free water applications,
Lead-free defined as Calif. AB 1953 max. .25% lead content
Lead-free, dezincification resistant for potable water components
valves, fittings, pumps, meters
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
As Sand Cast Valves ASTM B763/B763M COPPER ALLOY SAND CASTINGS FOR VALVE APPLICATIONS
ASTM B584 COPPER ALLOY SAND CASTINGS FOR GENERAL APPLICATIONS
Ingot ASTM B30 COPPER BASE ALLOYS IN INGOT FORM
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.