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Elements | |||||
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Cu | Pb | Zn | Fe | P | |
Min (%) | 97.0 | 0.05 | 2.1 | 0.015 | |
Max (%) | 0.03 | 0.20 | 2.6 | 0.15 |
Form | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.2% Offset (ksi) |
YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Rockwell B scale | Rockwell 30T scale | Fatigue Strength** (ksi) |
Section Size (in) |
Cold Work (%) |
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* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). ** Fatigue Strength: 100 x 106 cycles, unless indicated as [N] x 106. | ||||||||||
Flat Products | H02 |
60 Typ |
53 Typ |
50 Typ |
9 Typ |
68 Typ |
66 Typ |
0.04 | ||
H06 |
70 Typ |
68 Typ |
3 Typ |
74 Typ |
71 Typ |
0.04 | ||||
H10 |
76 Typ |
73 Typ |
2 Typ |
77 Typ |
74 Typ |
21 Typ | 0.04 | |||
H04 |
67 Typ |
63 Typ |
4 Typ |
73 Typ |
69 Typ |
21 Typ | 0.04 | |||
O50 |
50 Typ |
30 Typ |
29 Typ |
45 Typ |
0.025 | |||||
O60 |
45 Typ |
24 Typ |
32 Typ |
38 Typ |
16 Typ | 0.025 | ||||
H08 |
73 Typ |
71 Typ |
2 Typ |
75 Typ |
72 Typ |
22 Typ | 0.04 | |||
H14 |
80 Typ |
73 Min |
1 Typ |
73 Min |
0.04 | |||||
Tube | H02 |
58 Typ |
55 Typ |
9 Typ |
61 Typ |
60 Typ |
0.035 | |||
WM10 |
76 Typ |
73 Typ |
1 Typ |
76 Typ |
69 Typ |
0.035 | ||||
WM04 |
65 Typ |
63 Typ |
4 Typ |
73 Typ |
66 Typ |
0.035 | ||||
H80 |
68 Typ |
66 Typ |
2 Typ |
73 Typ |
66 Typ |
0.035 | 35 | |||
O50 |
50 Typ |
30 Typ |
16 Typ |
45 Typ |
0.035 | |||||
O60 |
45 Typ |
24 Typ |
28 Typ |
38 Typ |
0.035 |
Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1990 |
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Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1980 |
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.322 |
Specific Gravity | 8.91 |
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 65 |
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 150 |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) | 9.8 |
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F | 0.092 |
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi | 17500 |
Modulus of Rigidityksi | 6600 |
Technique | Suitability |
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Soldering | Excellent |
Brazing | Excellent |
Oxyacetylene Welding | Good |
Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Excellent |
Coated Metal Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
Spot Weld | Not Recommended |
Seam Weld | Not Recommended |
Butt Weld | Good |
Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Excellent |
Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Excellent |
Forgeability Rating | 65 |
Machinability Rating | 20 |
Common Fabrication Processes
- Blanking
- Coining
- Coppersmithing
- Drawing
- Etching
- Forming and Bending
- Heading and Upsetting
- Hot Forging and Pressing
- Piercing and Punching
- Roll Threading and Knurling
- Shearing
- Spinning
- Squeezing and Swaging
- Stamping
Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | ||
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* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | ||||
Annealing | 700 | 1200 | ||
Hot Working Temperature | 1400 | 1600 |
Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
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Automotive | Electrical Connectors - Automotive | Brazing Characteristics | Brazability |
Electrical Connectors - Automotive | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
Electrical Connectors - Automotive | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Electrical Connectors - Automotive | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Electrical Connectors - Automotive | Finishing Characteristics | Ease of Tin Coating | |
Electrical Connectors - Automotive | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Electrical Connectors - Automotive | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Electrical Connectors - Automotive | Solderability | Solderability | |
Fuel Injectors | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Fuel Injectors | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Fuel Injectors | Mechanical Properties | Fatigue Strength | |
Fuel Injectors | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
Consumer | Gift Hollow Ware | Appearance | Appearance |
Gift Hollow Ware | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Gift Hollow Ware | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Gift Hollow Ware | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Electrical | Cable Wrap | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity |
Cable Wrap | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Cable Wrap | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Cable Wrap | Corrosion Resistance | Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance | |
Cable Wrap | Durability | Rodent Deterrence | |
Cable Wrap | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Cable Wrap | Mechanical Properties | Fatigue Strength | |
Cable Wrap | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
Circuit Breaker Components | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
Circuit Breaker Components | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Circuit Breaker Components | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Circuit Breaker Components | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Circuit Breaker Components | Softening Resistance | Resistance to Thermal Softening | |
Circuit Breaker Components | Solderability | Solderability | |
Clamps | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
Clamps | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Clamps | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Clamps | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Contact springs | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
Contact springs | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Contact springs | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Contact springs | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Contact springs | Softening Resistance | Resistance to Thermal Softening | |
Electrical Connectors | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
Electrical Connectors | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Electrical Connectors | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Electrical Connectors | Finishing Characteristics | Ease of Tin Coating | |
Electrical Connectors | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Electrical Connectors | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
Electrical Springs | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
Electrical Springs | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Electrical Springs | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Electrical Springs | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Electrical Springs | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Fuse Clips | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
Fuse Clips | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Fuse Clips | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Fuse Clips | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Fuse Clips | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Lead Frames | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
Lead Frames | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Lead Frames | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Lead Frames | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Lead Frames | Plating Characteristics | Plateable | |
Lead Frames | Softening Resistance | Resistance to Softening | |
Plug Contacts | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
Plug Contacts | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Plug Contacts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Plug Contacts | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Plug Contacts | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Terminals | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
Terminals | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Terminals | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Terminals | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Fasteners | Rivets | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
Rivets | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Rivets | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Industrial | Eyelets | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
Eyelets | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Eyelets | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Flexible Metal Hose | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Flexible Metal Hose | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Flexible Metal Hose | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Flexible Metal Hose | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
Gaskets | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Gaskets | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Gaskets | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Welded Condenser Tubes | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Welded Condenser Tubes | Corrosion Resistance | Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance | |
Welded Condenser Tubes | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Welded Condenser Tubes | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Welded Condenser Tubes | Softening Resistance | Resistance to Thermal Softening | |
Welded Condenser Tubes | Welding Characteristics | Weldability |
Form | Application | System | Standard | Description |
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Bar | ASTM | B465 | Copper-iron Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, And Rolled Bar | |
Condenser & Heat Exchanger Tube with Integral Fins | ASTM | B956/B956M | Welded Copper And Copper-alloy Condenser And Heat Exchanger Tubes With Integral Fins | |
Plate | ASTM | B465 | Copper-iron Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, And Rolled Bar | |
Sheet | ASTM | B465 | Copper-iron Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, And Rolled Bar | |
ASTM | B694 | Copper, Copper Alloy And Copper-clad Stainless Steel Sheet And Strip For Electrical Cable Shielding | ||
Strip | ASTM | B465 | Copper-iron Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, And Rolled Bar | |
ASTM | B888/B88M | Copper Alloy Strip For Use In Manufacture Of Electrical Connectors Or Spring Contacts | ||
ASTM | B694 | Copper, Copper Alloy And Copper-clad Stainless Steel Sheet And Strip For Electrical Cable Shielding | ||
Tube, Welded Heater Exchanger | ASME | SB543 | Welded Copper And Copper Alloy Tube | |
ASTM | B543/B543M | Welded Copper And Copper Alloy Heat Exchanger Tube | ||
Welded Heat Exchanger & Condenser Tube | ASME | SB956 | Tube, Welded, Condenser, Heat Exchanger, W/ Integral Fins |
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The values listed above represent reasonable approximations suitable for general engineering use. Due to commercial variations in compositions and to manufacturing limitations, they should not be used for specification purposes. See applicable ASTM International specification references.
The values listed above represent reasonable approximations suitable for general engineering use. Due to commercial variations in compositions and to manufacturing limitations, they should not be used for specification purposes. See applicable ASTM International specification references.