The following data is provided for informational purposes only. It was provided with permission by the Copper Development Association at www.copper.org.

Last Update: Sep 29, 2005

Chemical Composition (%max., unless shown as range or min.)

	Cu(1)	Al	Fe	Pb	Mn	Ni(2)	Si	Sn	Zn
Min./Max.	58.0–63.0	.25	.50	.40–3.0	2.0–3.5	.25	.50–1.5	.30	Rem.
Nominal	60.5	–	–	1.7	2.7	–	1.0	–	34.1

(1) Cu value includes Ag.
(2) Ni value includes Co.
Note: Cu + Sum of Named Elements, 99.5% min.

Applicable Specifications

Product	Specification
Bar	SAE J461, J463
Forgings	SAE J461, J463
Rod	SAE J461, J463
Shapes	SAE J461, J463

Common Fabrication Processes

Hot Forming, Hot Pressing, Machining

Fabrication Properties

Joining Technique	Suitability
Machinability Rating	70

Mechanical Properties (measured at room temperature, 68 F (20 C)

No information available.

Physical Properties

No information available.

Tempers Most Commonly Used

No information available.

Typical Uses

Fasteners Fasteners, Lead Screw Nuts

Industrial Gears and Cams, Wear Plates, Bushings, Seal Rings, Idler Pins, Piston Heads, Brearing Pins, Thrust Bearings, Sleeve Bearings, Propeller Shafts, Shaft Bushings, Clutch Bearings, Drive Shafts, Spindles, Pump Parts, Bearings

Marine Hardware, Valve Seats

Other Connecting Rods