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ASTM B505, SAE J461, SAE J462

  • Architecture
  • Building
  • Marine
  • Industry
  • Plumbing
  • Fasteners
  • Electrical

Typical Uses

High aqueous and atmospheric corrosion resistance, Hardware, Electrical Switches, Electrical Components, Bushings, Railroad Catenary Fittings, Pump Fixtures, Air-Gas-Water Fittings, Valves, Plumbing, moderate strength and electrical conductivity, valves, pumps, plumbing and boat hardware

 

Bar Length : 10ft - 12ft
Rectangle : up to 11'' W
Square : up to 5''
Hexagonal : up to 3''
Hollow : 1"X1/2" - 11 1/2"X10 1/2"
Round : 3/8" - 11 3/4"
Product availabillity

C83800

Chemical Composition

Cu Al Sb Fe Pb Ni* P Si S Sn Zn
Min/Max 82.0-83.80 0.005 0.25 0.3 5.0-7.0 1.0 1.5 0.005 0.08 3.30-4.20 5.0-8.0

* Ni value includes Co.
Note: Cu + Sum of Named Elements, 99.3% min.

Applicable Specifications

* ASTM B505
* SAE J461, SAE J462

Fabrication Processes

* Continuous Casting

Fabrication Properties

Joining Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Good
Oxyacetylene Welding Not Recommended
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Not Recommended
Coated Metal Arc Welding Fair
Machinability Rating 84

Mechanical Properties (ASTM B505)

Tensile Strength, minA Yield Strength, at 0.5% Extension Under Load, minA Elongation in 2 in.
or 50 mm, min, %
ksi MPa ksi MPa
30 207 15 97 16

A Minimum tensile strength and yield strength shall be reduced 10% for cast bars having a cross section, thickness, diameter, or wall of 4 in. (102 mm) or more. The cross sections are the diameter of a round solid, the distance across the flats of a solid hexagon, the thickness of a rectangle, and the wall thickness of a tube.

Physical Properties

US Customary Metric
Melting Point – Liquidus 1840 F 1004 C
Melting Point – Solidus 1550 F 843 C
Density 0.312 lb/in3 at 68 F 8.64 gm/cm3 at 20 C
Specific Gravity 8.64 8.64
Electrical Resistivity 69.1 ohms-cmil/ft at 68 F 11.49 microhm-cm at 20 C
Electrical Conductivity 15 %IACS at 68 F 0.087 MegaSiemens/cm at 20 C
Thermal Conductivity 41.8 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2·°F) at 68 F 72.4 W/m ·°K at 20 C
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 10.0·10-6 per °F (68-392 F) 18.0·10-6 per °C (20-200 C)
Specific Heat Capacity 0.09 Btu/lb/°F at 68 F 377.1 J/kg · °K at 20 C
Modulus of Elasticity in Tension 13300 ksi 91700 MPa
Magnetic Permeability 1.0 1.0
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