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C97600
| Elements | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cu(1) | Pb | Sn | Zn | Fe | P | Ni(2) | Al | Mn | S | Sb | Si | |
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(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.7% min. (2) Ni value includes Co. |
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| Min (%) | 63.0 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 19.0 | |||||||
| Max (%) | 67.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 9.0 | 1.5 | 0.05 | 21.5 | 0.005 | 1.0 | 0.08 | 0.25 | 0.15 |
| Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Brinell Hardness, 500 kg load | Charpy V-Notch Impact Strength (ft-lbs) |
Compressive Strength .01 in. set/in. (ksi) |
Compressive Strength .1 in. set/in. (ksi) |
Creep Strength (0.1% per 10,000 hours) (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 |
40 Min for Standard |
17 Min for Standard |
10 Min for Standard |
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| As Continuous Cast | As Continuous Cast | M07 |
40 Min for Standard |
20 Min for Standard |
10 Min for Standard |
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| As Sand Cast | As Sand Cast | M01 |
40 Min for Standard 45 Typ |
17 Min for Standard 24 Typ |
10 Min for Standard 20 Typ |
80 Typ |
11 Typ |
30 Typ | 57 Typ | 33 Typ | 16 Typ |
| Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 2089 |
|---|---|
| Melting Point - Solidus°F | 2027 |
| Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.321 |
| Specific Gravity | 8.9 |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 5 |
| Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 13 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) | 9.3 |
| Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F | 0.09 |
| Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi | 19000 |
| Casting Attribute | Level |
|---|---|
| Casting Yield | Medium |
| Drossing | Med-High |
| Effect of Section Size | Medium |
| Fluidity | High |
| Gassing | Med-High |
| Patternmakers Shrinkage inches per inch | 2/16 |
| Shrinkage in Solidification | Medium |
| Technique | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Soldering | Excellent |
| Brazing | Excellent |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Not Recommended |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
| Machinability Rating | 70 |
Common Fabrication Processes
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ornamental Castings | Appearance | Pleasing Silver Color |
| Ornamental Castings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance (Excellent) | |
| Ornamental Castings | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Ornamental Castings | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Builders Hardware | Door Hardware for Prison Doors | Appearance | Pleasing Silver Color |
| Door Hardware for Prison Doors | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance (Excellent) | |
| Door Hardware for Prison Doors | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Door Hardware for Prison Doors | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Hardware | Appearance | Pleasing Silver Color | |
| Hardware | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance (Excellent) | |
| Hardware | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Hardware | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Window Hardware | Appearance | Appearance | |
| Window Hardware | Appearance | Pleasing Silver Color | |
| Window Hardware | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance (Excellent) | |
| Window Hardware | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Window Hardware | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Consumer | Piano Keys | Appearance | Pleasing Silver Color |
| Piano Keys | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance (Excellent) | |
| Piano Keys | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Piano Keys | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Industrial | Pumps | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance (Excellent) |
| Pumps | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Pumps | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Valves | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance (Excellent) | |
| Valves | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Numerous Environments | |
| Valves | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Valves | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Marine | Marine Furniture | Appearance | Pleasing Silver Color |
| Marine Furniture | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance (Excellent) | |
| Marine Furniture | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Marine Furniture | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Plumbing | Sanitary Fittings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
| Sanitary Fittings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Numerous Environments | |
| Sanitary Fittings | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Sanitary Fittings | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength |
| Form | Specific Sub-Form | Application | System | Standard | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Centrifugal Cast | Castings | ASTM | B271/B271M | COPPER BASE ALLOY CENTRIFUGAL CASTINGS | |
| As Continuous Cast | Castings | SAE | J462 | CAST COPPER ALLOYS | |
| Castings | SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | ||
| Castings | ASTM | B505/B505M | COPPER BASE ALLOY CONTINUOUS CASTINGS | ||
| As Sand Cast | Castings | ASTM | B763/B763M | COPPER ALLOY SAND CASTINGS FOR VALVE APPLICATIONS | |
| Castings | ASME | SB584 | COPPER ALLOY SAND CASTINGS FOR GENERAL APPLICATIONS | ||
| Castings | ASTM | B584 | COPPER ALLOY SAND CASTINGS FOR GENERAL APPLICATIONS | ||
| Ingot | |||||
| ASTM | B30 | COPPER BASE ALLOYS IN INGOT FORM | |||
| Valves | MILITARY | MIL-V-18436 | VALVES, CHECK, BRONZE |
Corrosion Properties