|
Chemical Composition
(%max., unless shown as range or min.)
|
|
Cu(1)
|
Al
|
Fe
|
Pb
|
Mn
|
Sn
|
Zn
|
| Min./Max.
|
57.0-60.0
|
.25
|
.8-2.0
|
.20
|
.05-.50
|
.50-1.5
|
Rem.
|
| Nominal
|
58.5
|
-
|
1.4
|
-
|
.10
|
1.0
|
39.0
|
(1) Cu value includes Ag.
Note: Cu + Sum of Named Elements, 99.5% min.
Applicable Specifications
| Product
|
Specification
|
| Bar
|
ASTM B138
SAE J461, J463
|
| Bar, Forging
|
ASTM B124
|
| Bolts
|
ASTM F468
|
| Forgings, Die
|
ASTM B283
SAE J461, J463
|
| Nuts
|
ASTM F467
|
| Rod
|
ASTM B138
SAE J461, J463
|
| Rod, Forging
|
ASTM B124
|
| Screws
|
ASTM F468
|
| Shapes
|
ASTM B138
SAE J461, J463
|
| Shapes, Forging
|
ASTM B124
|
| Studs
|
ASTM F468
|
Common Fabrication Processes
Hot Forging and Pressing, Hot heading and upsetting
Fabrication Properties
| Joining Technique
|
Suitability
|
| Soldering
|
Excellent
|
| Brazing
|
Excellent
|
| Oxyacetylene Welding
|
Good
|
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding
|
Fair
|
| Coated Metal Arc Welding
|
Not Recommended
|
| Spot Weld
|
Good
|
| Seam Weld
|
Fair
|
| Butt Weld
|
Good
|
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked
|
Poor
|
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed
|
Excellent
|
| Forgeability Rating
|
80
|
| Machinability Rating
|
30
|
Mechanical Properties (measured at room temperature, 68 F (20 C)
*Fatigue Strength: 100 x 10 6cycles, unless indicated as [N]X 106.
| Temper
|
Section
Size
|
Cold
Work
|
Typ/
Min
|
Temp
|
Tensile
Strength
|
Yield
Strength
(0.5% ext.
under load)
|
Yield
Strength
(0.2%
offset)
|
Yield
Strength
(0.05%
offset)
|
El
|
Rockwell
Hardness
|
Vickens
Hard.
|
Brinell
Hard.
|
Shear
Strength
|
Fatigue
Strength*
|
Izod
Impact
Strength
|
|
in.
|
%
|
|
F
|
ksi
|
ksi
|
ksi
|
ksi
|
%
|
B
|
C
|
F
|
30T
|
500
|
500
|
3000
|
ksi
|
ksi
|
ft-lb
|
|
mm.
|
|
|
C
|
MPa
|
MPa
|
MPa
|
MPa
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MPa
|
MPa
|
J
|
| Rod
|
| H01
|
1
|
10
|
TYP
|
68
|
77
|
45
|
-
|
-
|
23
|
83
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
47
|
-
|
0.0
|
|
25.4
|
|
|
20
|
531
|
310
|
-
|
-
|
23
|
83
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
324
|
-
|
0.0
|
| H01
|
2
|
10
|
TYP
|
68
|
72
|
42
|
-
|
-
|
27
|
77
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
44
|
-
|
0.0
|
|
51
|
|
|
20
|
496
|
290
|
-
|
-
|
27
|
77
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
303
|
-
|
0.0
|
| H02
|
1
|
20
|
TYP
|
68
|
84
|
60
|
-
|
-
|
19
|
90
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
48
|
-
|
0.0
|
|
25.4
|
|
|
20
|
579
|
414
|
-
|
-
|
19
|
90
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
331
|
-
|
0.0
|
| O60
|
1
|
0
|
TYP
|
68
|
65
|
30
|
-
|
-
|
33
|
65
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
42
|
-
|
0.0
|
|
25.4
|
|
|
20
|
448
|
207
|
-
|
-
|
33
|
65
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
290
|
-
|
0.0
|
Physical Properties
|
|
US Customary
|
Metric
|
| Melting Point - Liquidus
|
1630 F
|
888 C
|
| Melting Point - Solidus
|
1590 F
|
866 C
|
| Density
|
0.302 lb/in3 at 68 F
|
8.36 gm/cm3 @ 20 C
|
| Specific Gravity
|
8.36
|
8.36
|
| Electrical Resistivity
|
43.2 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F
|
7.18 microhm-cm @ 20 C
|
| Electrical Conductivity
|
24 %IACS @ 68 F
|
0.14 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C
|
| Thermal Conductivity
|
61.0 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2 · oF) at 68F
|
105.6 W/m · oK at 20 C
|
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
|
11.8 ·10-6 per oF (68-572 F)
|
21.2 ·10-6 per oC (20-300 C)
|
| Specific Heat Capacity
|
0.09 Btu/lb/oF at 68 F
|
376.78 J/kg · oK at 293 K
|
| Modulas of Elasticity in Tension
|
15000 ksi
|
103400 MPa
|
| Modulus of Rigidity
|
5600 ksi
|
38610 MPa
|
Tempers Most Commonly Used
| Other
|
| ROD
|
H01, H02, M30, O60
|
| SHAPES
|
M30
|
Typical Uses
Automotive
Clutch Disks, Pump Rods, Shafting
Fasteners
Bolts
Industrial
Aircraft Parts, Valve Bodies, Valve Stems, Bushings, Balls
Marine
Hardware |
