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C83470
Copper Tin Zinc Alloy
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Copper-Tin-Zinc and Copper-Tin-Zinc-Lead Alloys (Red and Leaded Red Brasses)
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Elements | |||||||||||
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Cu(1,2) | Pb | Sn | Zn | Fe | P(3) | Ni(4) | Al | S | Sb | Si | |
(1) In determining Cu min., Cu may be calculated as Cu + Ni. (2) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min. (3) For continuous castings, P shall be 1.0% max. (4) Ni value includes Co. |
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Min (%) | 90.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.20 | |||||||
Max (%) | 96.0 | 0.09 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 0.50 | 0.10 | 1.0 | 0.01 | 0.6 | 0.20 | 0.01 |
Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.2% Offset (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
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* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). | |||||
As Die Cast | As Sand Cast | M01 |
28 Min 36 Typ |
19 Typ |
15 Min |
Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1881 |
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Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1800 |
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.314 |
Specific Gravity | 8.69 |
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 16.5 |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-21210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 212°F) | 10.4 |
Casting Characteristics
No casting characteristics for this alloy
Technique | Suitability |
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Brazing | Excellent |
Oxyacetylene Welding | Not Recommended |
Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Good |
Carbon Arc Welding | Excellent |
Coated Metal Arc Welding | Good |
Spot Weld | Not Recommended |
Seam Weld | Not Recommended |
Butt Weld | Not Recommended |
Machinability Rating | 75 |
Common Fabrication Processes
No fabrication process properties for this alloy
Thermal Properties
No thermal properties for this alloy
Typical Uses
No information for this alloy
Form | Specific Sub-Form | Application | System | Standard | Description |
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As Continuous Cast | ASTM | B505/B505M | COPPER BASE ALLOY CONTINUOUS CASTINGS | ||
As Sand Cast | ASTM | B584 | COPPER ALLOY SAND CASTINGS FOR GENERAL APPLICATIONS | ||
Ingot | ASTM | B30 | COPPER BASE ALLOYS IN INGOT FORM |
Corrosion Properties
No Corrosion Properties Available.
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DISCLAIMER:
The values listed above represent reasonable approximations suitable for general engineering use. Due to commercial variations in compositions and to manufacturing limitations, they should not be used for specification purposes. See applicable ASTM International specification references.
The values listed above represent reasonable approximations suitable for general engineering use. Due to commercial variations in compositions and to manufacturing limitations, they should not be used for specification purposes. See applicable ASTM International specification references.