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

Flat Products
Plate
H00, OS050

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