Copper Alloy Data

C83600

C83600
Tradename: Ounce Metal

Designation:

Active? True

Inactive Date:

US EPA Registered Antimicrobial? False

Chemical Composition

Element

Cu Pb Sn Zn Fe P(3) Ni(4) Al S Sb Si
(1,2)

Min (%) 84.0 4.0 4.0 4.0

Max (%) 86.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 0.30 0.05 1.0 0.005 0.08 0.25 0.005

(1) In determining Cu min., Cu may be calculated as Cu + Ni. (2) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.3% min. (3) For continuous castings P shall be 1.5% max. (4) Ni value includes Co.

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Mechanical Properties*

Creep
Charpy V- Strength
Notch Compressive Compressive (0.1% per
Tensile Brinell Impact Strength .001 in. Strength .1 in. 10,000 Fatigue
Temper Strength YS-0.5% Ext Elongation Hardness, Izod Strength set/in. set/in. hours) Strength**
Form Temper Code (ksi) (ksi) (%) 500 kg load (ft-lbs) (ft-lbs) (ksi) (ksi) (ksi) (ksi)
As Centrifugal As Centrifugal
M02 30 Min 14 Min 20 Min
Cast Cast

As Continuous As Continuous
M07 36 Min 19 Min 15 Min
Cast Cast

30 Min 14 Min 20 Min

As Sand Cast As Sand Cast M01 60 Typ 10 Typ 11 Typ 14 Typ 38 Typ 11 Typ 11 Typ
37 Typ 17 Typ 30 Typ

* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). ** Fatigue Strength: 100 x 106 cycles, unless indicated as [N] x 106.

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Physical Properties

Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1850

Melting Point - Solidus°F 1570

Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.318

Specific Gravity 8.83

Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 15

Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 41.6

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-39210⁻⁶ per °F (68 – 392°F) 10

Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.09

Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 13500

Magnetic Permeability 1

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Casting Characteristics

Casting Attribute Level

Casting Yield High

Drossing Low

Effect of Section Size High

Fluidity Medium

Gassing Medium

Patternmakers Shrinkageinches per inch 3/16

Shrinkage in Solidification Medium

Shrinkage During Freezing Medium

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Fabrication Properties

Technique Suitability Footnote

Soldering Excellent

Brazing Good Since brazing is performed at temperatures within the hot short range, strain must be avoided during brazing and cooling.

Oxyacetylene Welding Not Recommended

Gas Shielded Arc Welding Not Recommended

Coated Metal Arc Welding Fair

Machinability Rating 84

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Common Fabrication Processes

Casting

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Thermal Properties

Treatment Value* Time**

Stress Relief 500

Solution Treatment 0

Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. Time is measured in minutes.

* **

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 Typical uses

Product Category Product Reason Category Reason

Ornamental Fixtures Appearance Appearance

Ornamental Fixtures Casting Characteristics Castability

Architecture
Ornamental Fixtures Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Ornamental Fixtures Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Hardware Appearance Appearance

Builders Hardware Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Hardware Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Cooling Equipment Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity

Cooling Equipment Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Cooling Equipment Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Heating Equipment Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity

Heating Equipment Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Heating Equipment Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Building
Lightning Protection Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity

Lightning Protection Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Lightning Protection Corrosion Resistance Oxidation Resistance

Trowels for Cement Working Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Trowels for Cement Working Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Trowels for Cement Working Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Electrical Equipment Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity

Electrical Equipment Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity

Electrical Equipment Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Electrical Equipment Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Electrical Hardware Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity

Electrical Hardware Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity

Electrical Electrical Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Electrical Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water

Electrical Hardware Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Switches Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity

Switches Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity

Switches Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Switches Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Large Hold Down Screws Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Fasteners Large Hold Down Screws Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Large Hold Down Screws Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

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 Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Air Actuators Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Air Actuators Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Air Actuators Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Air Actuators Pressure Tight Pressure Tight

Bearing Segments for Steel Industry Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Bearing Segments for Steel Industry Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Bearing Segments for Steel Industry Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Bearings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Bearings Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Bearings Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Bearings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Bushings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Bushings Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Bushings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Couplings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Couplings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Furnaces Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity

Furnaces Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Furnaces Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Handles for Dental Equipment Appearance Appearance

Handles for Dental Equipment Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Handles for Dental Equipment Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Impellers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Impellers Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Impellers Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Low Pressure Valves Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Low Pressure Valves Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Low Pressure Valves Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Low Pressure Valves Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Pressure Blocks for Steel Industry Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Pressure Blocks for Steel Industry Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Pressure Blocks for Steel Industry Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Printing Presses Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Printing Presses Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Printing Presses Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Pump Fixtures Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Pump Fixtures Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Pump Fixtures Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Pump Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Pump Parts Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Industrial
Pump Parts Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Pump Parts Pressure Tight Pressure Tight

Pumps Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Pumps Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Pumps Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Pumps Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Pumps Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Pumps Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Pumps Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Pumps Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Rings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Rings Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Rings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Small Gears Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Small Gears Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Small Gears Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Small Gears Mechanical Properties Ductility

Small Gears Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Transducer Housings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Transducer Housings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Valve Bodies Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Valve Bodies Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Valve Bodies Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Valve Bodies Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Valve Bodies Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Valve Bodies Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Valve Bodies for the Water Meter Industry Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Valve Bodies for the Water Meter Industry Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Valve Bodies for the Water Meter Industry Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Valve Bodies for the Water Meter Industry Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Valves Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Valves Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Valves Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Valves Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Valves Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Valves Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Valves for the Water Meter Industry Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Valves for the Water Meter Industry Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Valves for the Water Meter Industry Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Valves for the Water Meter Industry Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

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 Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Marine Products Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Marine Products Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water

Marine Products Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Marine Products Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Marine
Parts for Boats Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Parts for Boats Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water

Parts for Boats Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Parts for Boats Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Faucets Appearance Appearance

Faucets Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Faucets Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Fixtures Appearance Appearance

Plumbing Fixtures Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Fixtures Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Fixtures Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Pipe Fittings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Pipe Fittings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

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Applicable Specifications

Form Sub-Form System Standard Description

Castings AMS 4855 LEADED RED BRASS CASTINGS, SAND AND CENTRIFUGAL, AS CAST

Castings ASTM B271/B271M COPPER BASE ALLOY CENTRIFUGAL CASTINGS

As Centrifugal Cast
Castings SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS

Castings SAE J462 CAST COPPER ALLOYS

Castings ASTM B505/B505M COPPER BASE ALLOY CONTINUOUS CASTINGS

As Continuous Cast Castings SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS

Castings SAE J462 CAST COPPER ALLOYS

Castings AMS 4855 LEADED RED BRASS CASTINGS, SAND AND CENTRIFUGAL, AS CAST

Castings ASME SB62 COMPOSITION BRONZE OR OUNCE METAL CASTINGS

Castings ASTM B584 COPPER ALLOY SAND CASTINGS FOR GENERAL APPLICATIONS
As Sand Cast
Castings ASTM B62 COMPOSITION BRONZE OR OUNCE METAL CASTINGS

Castings SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS

Castings SAE J462 CAST COPPER ALLOYS

ASME B16.15 CAST BRONZE THREADED FITTINGS

ASME B16.18 CAST COPPER ALLOY SOLDER-JOINT PRESSURE FITTINGS

ASME B16.23 CAST COPPER ALLOY SOLDER-JOINT DRAINAGE FITTINGS - DWV

ASME B16.26 CAST COPPER ALLOY FITTINGS FOR FLARED COPPER TUBES
Fitting
ASME B16.32 CAST COPPER ALLOY SOLDER-JOINT FITTINGS FOR SOLVENT DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

ASME SB62 COMPOSITION BRONZE OR OUNCE METAL CASTINGS

ASTM B62 COMPOSITION BRONZE OR OUNCE METAL CASTINGS

FEDERAL WW-P-460 PIPE FITTINGS: BRASS OR BRONZE

ASME B16.24 BRONZE PIPE FLANGES AND FLANGED FITTINGS

Flanges ASME SB62 COMPOSITION BRONZE OR OUNCE METAL CASTINGS

ASTM B62 COMPOSITION BRONZE OR OUNCE METAL CASTINGS

Ingot
ASTM B30 COPPER BASE ALLOYS IN INGOT FORM

Precision Cast Castings MILITARY MIL-C-11866 CASTINGS, PRECISION, NONFERROUS

Unions FEDERAL WW-U-516 UNIONS, BRASS OR BRONZE

Valves MILITARY MIL-V-18436 VALVES, CHECK, BRONZE

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Corrosion Properties

No information available.

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