Solids
1/2" to 9" OD
Tubes
1 1/8" to 16" OD
Rectangles
Up to 15"
Standard Lengths
144"
Typical Uses
Builders Hardware
Brackets
Electrical
Switches, Electrical Components
Fasteners
Screw Down Nuts
Industrial
Bushings, High Strength Machine Parts, Hooks, Frames, Struts, Gears, Bridge Pins, Propellers, Hydraulic Cylinder Parts, Large Valve Stems, Slow Speed, Heavy Load Bearings, Gib, Cams, Forming Dies for Wood Pulp Industry, Wear Rings for Forming Dies for Wood Pulp Industry
Marine
Marine Hardware, Clamps, Covers for Marine Hardware, Boat Parts, Rudders
Similar or equivalent specification
| CDA | ASTM | ASARCON | SAE | AMS | FEDERAL | INGOT | MILITARY | OTHER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C86300 | ASTM | SAE | QQ-C-390 B type iii | 424 | MIL-B-22229 Comp 8 | High Strength Yellow Brass | ||
| B505 | 430 | |||||||
| ASTM | B | |||||||
| B22 | SAE | |||||||
| J461 | ||||||||
| SAE | ||||||||
| J462 |
Chemical Composition
| ALLOY | Cu% | Sn% | Pb% | Zn% | Fe% | Ni% | Sb% | P% | S% | AI% | Mn% | Si% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C86300 | 60.00- | 0.20 | 0.20 | 22.00- | 2.00- | 1.00* | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.00- | 2.50- | N/A |
| 66.00 | 28.00 | 4.00 | 7.50 | 5.00 |
Chemical Composition according to ASTM B505-08
Note* Single values represent maximums.
*In determining copper minimum, copper may be calculated as copper plus nickel.
Machinability
| Alloy | Machinability Rating | Density (lb/cu in.) |
|---|---|---|
| C86300 | 8 | 0.283 |
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength, min
Yield Strength, at .5% extension under load min
Elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm min, %
Brinell Hardness, Min
Remarks
| ksi | MPa | ksi | MPa | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 758 | 62 | 427 | 14 | N/A |
Mechanical Properties according to ASTM B505-08
Physical Properties
| US Customary | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Melting Point – Liquidus | 1693 F | 923 C |
| Melting Point – Solidus | 1625 F | 885 C |
| Density | 0.283 lb/in3 @ 68 F | 7.83 gm/cm3 @ 20 C |
| Specific Gravity | 7.830 | 7.83 |
| Electrical Resistivity | 130.80 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F | 21.74 microhm-cm @ 20 C |
| Electrical Conductivity | 80 %IACS @ 68 F | 0.046 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 20.50 Btu- ft/(hr – ft2-oF)at 68 F | 35.5 W/m – oK at 20C |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 120 – 10-6 per oF (68-572 F) | 21.6 – 10-6 per oC (20-300 C) |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.090 Btu/lb/oF at 68 F | 377.1 J/kg – oK at 293 K |
| Modulas of Elasticity in Tension | 14200 ksi | 97900 MPa |
| Magnetic Permeability* | 1.090 | 1.09 |
Physical Properties provided by CDA
Fabrication Practices
| Joining Technique | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Soldering | Poor |
| Brazing | Poor |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Poor |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Poor |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Good |
Fabrication Properties provided by CDA
Thermal Properties
| Treatment | Temp./Time – US | Temp./Time – SI |
|---|---|---|
| Stress Temperature | 500 | 260 |
| Solution Minimum | ||
| Solution Maximum | ||
| Solution Time | 0.0 | |
| Solution Medium | None | |
| Precipitation Value | ||
| Precipitation Time | ||
| Precipitation Medium | None | |
| Annealing Minimum | ||
| Annealing Maximum | ||
| Annealing Time | ||
| Hot Works Minimum | ||
| Hot Works Maximum |
Thermal Properties provided by CDA
