C12000 Phosphorus-Deoxidized Copper, Low Residual P Material Properties
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 Compostion
(%max., unless shown as range or min.)
| CU (1) | ZR | |
|---|---|---|
|
Min./Max. |
99.90 Min |
0.004-0.012 |
|
Nominal |
– |
0.008 |
(1) Cu value includes Ag.
Applicable Specifications
| Product | Specification |
|---|---|
|
Shapes |
SAE J461, J463 |
|
Shapes, Bus |
ASTM B187 |
Common Specifications
Blanking, Coining, Coppersmithing, Drawing, Etching, Forming and Bending, Heading and Upsetting, Hot Forging and Pressing, Piercing and Punching, Roll Threading and Knurling, Shearing, Spinning, Squeezing and Swaging, Stamping
Fabrication Properties
| Joining Technique | Suitability |
|---|---|
|
Soldering |
Excellent |
|
Brazing |
Excellent |
|
Oxyacetylene Welding |
Fair |
|
Gas Shield Arc Welding |
Excellent |
|
Coated Metal Arc Welding |
Not Recommended |
|
Spot Weld |
Not Recommended |
|
Seam Weld |
Not Recommended |
|
Butt Weld |
Good |
|
Capacity for being Cold Worked |
Excellent |
|
Capacity for being Hot Formed |
Excellent |
|
Forgeability Rating |
65 |
|
Machineability Rating |
20 |
Physical Properties
| US Customary | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
|
Melting Point - Liquids |
1981 F |
1083 C |
|
Melting Point - Solidus |
1981 F |
1083 C |
|
Density |
0.323 LB/IN3 @ 68 F |
8.94 GM/CM3 @ 20 C |
|
Specific Gravity |
8.94 |
8.94 |
|
Electrical Resistivity |
10.6 OHMS–CMIL/FT @ 68 F |
1.76 MICROHM–CM @ 20 C
|
|
Electrical Conductivity * |
98% ACS @ 68 F |
0.573 MEGASIEMENS/CM @ 20 C |
|
Thermal Conductivity |
223.0 BTU · FT/(HR · FT2·OF) @ 68 F |
386.0 W/M · OK AT 20 C |
|
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
9.4 ·10–6 PER OF (68–212 F) |
16.9 ·10–6 PER OC (20–100 C)
|
|
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
9.6 ·10–6 PER OF (68–392 F) |
17.3 ·10–6 PER OC (20–200 C)
|
|
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
9.8 ·10–6 PER OF (68–572 F) |
17.6 ·10–6 PER OC (20–300 C)
|
|
Specific Heat Capacity |
0.092 BTU/LB/OF @ 68 F |
393.5 J/KG · OK AT 293 K |
|
Modulas of Elasticity in Tension |
18700 KSI |
129000 MPa |
|
Modulas of Rigidity |
6400 KSI |
44130 MPA |
*Volume and weight basis.
Tempers Most Commonly Used
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Plate |
H00, OS050 |
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Typical Uses
Architecture
Flashing, Architectural Trim, Roofing
Electrical
Tubular Bus, Busbars (Welded or Brazed)
Industrial
Welded Tube, Tubing, Medical Gas– Oxygen, Conductors, Resistance Welding Equipment, Tubing, LP Gas Service
Other
Applications Requiring Welding or Brazing