Sep 27 2012
Low brass copper UNS C24000 has a copper content of not less than 78.5%.
The following table shows the mechanical properties of UNS C24000 wires as a function of heat treatment and thickness.
| Temper |
Thickness |
Tensile Str. |
Elong. |
Shear Str. |
Fatigue Str. |
| H01 |
2mm (0.08in) |
365MPa (53ksi) |
12% |
290MPa (42ksi) |
- |
| H02 |
2mm (0.08in) |
565MPa (82ksi) |
8% |
324MPa (47ksi) |
- |
| H04 |
2mm (0.08in) |
738MPa (107ksi) |
5% |
365MPa (53ksi) |
159MPa (23ksi) |
| H08 |
2mm (0.08in) |
862MPa (125ksi) |
3% |
414MPa (60ksi) |
179MPa (26ksi) |
| OS015 |
2mm (0.08in) |
345MPa (50ksi) |
47% |
228MPa (33ksi) |
- |
| OS035 |
2mm (0.08in) |
317MPa (46ksi) |
50% |
- |
- |
| OS050 |
1mm (0.04in) |
303MPa (44ksi) |
55% |
221MPa (32ksi) |
- |
Equivalent materials to UNS C24000 copper alloy are the following.
- ASTM B134
- ASTM B36
- QQ W321
- SAE J461
- SAE J463
The chemical composition of UNS C24000 copper alloy is outlined in the following table.
| Element |
Content (%) |
| Copper, Cu |
78.5-81.5 |
| Iron, Fe |
0.05 |
| Lead, Pb |
0.05 |
| Zinc, Zn |
Remainder |