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: Jan 10, 2007
Chemical Composition (%max., unless shown as range or min.)
| Cu(1) | Fe | Pb | Mn | Ni(2) | Zn | |
| Min./Max. | Rem. | 1.0–1.8 | .05 | 1.0 | 9.0–11.0 | 1.0 |
| Nominal | 88.6 | 1.4 | – | – | 10.0 | – |
(1) Cu value includes Ag.
(2) Ni value includes Co.
Note: Cu + Sum of Named Elements, 99.5% min.
Applicable Specifications
| Product | Specification |
| Bar | ASTM B151, B122 MILITARY MIL-C-15726 |
| Pipe, Seamless | ASME SB466 ASTM B466 |
| Pipe, Welded | ASME SB467 ASTM B608, B467 |
| Plate | ASTM B122 MILITARY MIL-C–15726 |
| Plate, Clad | ASTM B432 |
| Plate, Condenser Tube | ASME SB171 ASTM B171 SAE J463, J461 |
| Rod | ASTM B151 MILITARY MIL–C–15726 |
| Rod, Welding | AWS A5.15 |
| Sheet | ASTM B122 MILITARY MIL–C–15726 SAE J463, J461 |
| Strip | ASTM B122 MILITARY MIL–C–15726 |
| Tube, Condenser | ASME SB111 ASTM B552, B111 MILITARY MIL–T–15005 SAE J463, J461 |
| Tube, Finned | ASME SB359 ASTM B359 MILITARY MIL–T–22214 |
| Tube, Seamless | ASME SB466 ASTM B466, B469 MILITARY MIL–T–16420 |
| Tube, U–Bend | ASME SB395 ASTM B395 |
| Tube, Welded | ASME SB543 ASTM B543 MILITARY MIL–T–16420 |
| Wire | MILITARY MIL–C–15726 |
Common Fabrication Processes
Forming and Bending, Welding
Fabrication Properties
| Joining Technique | Suitability |
| Soldering | Excellent |
| Brazing | Excellent |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Fair |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Excellent |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Good |
| Spot Weld | Good |
| Seam Weld | Good |
| Butt Weld | Excellent |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Good |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Good |
| Machinability Rating | 20 |
Physical Properties
| US Customary | Metric | |
| Melting Point – Liquidus | 2100 F | 1149 C |
| Melting Point – Solidus | 2010 F | 1099 C |
| Density | 0.323 lb/in3 at 68 F | 8.94 gm/cm3 @ 20 C |
| Specific Gravity | 8.94 | 8.94 |
| Electrical Resistivity | 115.0 ohms–cmil/ft @ 68 F | 19.12 microhm–cm @ 20 C |
| Electrical Conductivity | 9 %IACS @ 68 F | 0.053 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 26.0 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2·oF)at 68F | 45.0 W/m · oK at 20 C |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 9.5 ·10–6 per oF (68–572 F) | 17.1 ·10–6 per oC (20–300 C) |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.09 Btu/lb/oF at 68 F | 377.1 J/kg · oK at 293 K |
| Modulas of Elasticity in Tension | 18000 ksi | 124000 MPa |
| Modulus of Rigidity | 6800 ksi | 46880 MPa |
Tempers Most Commonly Used
| Flat Products | |
| PLATE | M20 |
| SHEET | H01, H02, H04, O60 |
| STRIP, ROLLED | H01, H02, H04, O60, OS025 |
Typical Uses
Automotive
Power Steering Tube, Brake Lines
Consumer
Screw Lamp Bases
Industrial
Condenser Plates, Condensers, Weld Torch Tips, Heat Exchanger Tubes, Valve Bodies, Evaporator Tubes, Pressure Vessels, Distiller Tubes, Pump Impellers for Oil Refining, Ferrules, Evaporators
Marine
Boat Hulls, Tube Sheet for Salt Water Service, Salt Water Pipe Fittings, Salt Water Piping Systems, Salt Water Piling Wrap, Hot Water Tanks, Salt Water Baffles, Propeller Sleeves, Ship Hulls, Water Hoses
Plumbing
Flanges
