Nov 29 2012
UNS C34500 has a copper content of not less than 62%.
The following table shows the mechanical properties of UNS C34500 rods as a function of heat treatment and thickness.
Temper |
Thickness |
Tensile Str. |
Yield Str. |
Elong. |
Rockwell |
B |
C |
F |
30T |
H01 |
<12.7mm. (<0.50in.) |
345MPa (50ksi) |
172MPa (25ksi) |
10% |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
<12.7mm. (<0.50in.) |
448MPa ( 65ksi) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
19.1mm (0.75in.) |
345MPa (50ksi) |
138MPa (20ksi) |
15% |
55 |
- |
- |
- |
|
19.1mm (0.75in.) |
427MPa (62ksi) |
- |
- |
75 |
- |
- |
- |
|
34.9mm (1.375in.) |
290MPa (42ksi) |
103MPa (15ksi) |
20% |
40 |
- |
- |
- |
|
34.9mm (1.375in.) |
427MPa (62ksi) |
- |
- |
70 |
- |
- |
- |
H02 |
<12.7mm. (<0.50in.) |
772MPa (112ksi) |
344MPa (50ksi) |
17% |
60 |
- |
- |
- |
|
<12.7mm. (<0.50in.) |
1035MPa (150ksi) |
- |
80% |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
19.1mm (0.75in.) |
345MPa (50ksi) |
138MPa (20ksi) |
15% |
55 |
- |
- |
- |
|
19.1mm (0.75in.) |
427MPa (62ksi) |
- |
- |
75 |
- |
- |
- |
O60 |
<12.7mm. (<0.50in.) |
317MPa (46ksi) |
110MPa (16ksi) |
20% |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
19.1mm (0.75in.) |
303MPa (44ksi) |
103MPa (15ksi) |
25% |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
19.1mm (0.75in.) |
- |
- |
- |
45 |
- |
- |
- |
|
34.9mm (1.35in.) |
276MPa (40ksi) |
103MPa (15ksi) |
30% |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
34.9mm (1.35in.) |
- |
- |
- |
45 |
- |
- |
- |
Equivalent materials to UNS C34500 copper alloy are given below:
-
ASTM B453
-
SAE J461
-
SAE J463
The chemical composition of UNS C34500 copper alloy is outlined in the following table.
Element |
Content (%) |
Copper, Cu |
62-65 |
Lead, Pb |
1.5-2.5 |
Iron, Fe |
0.15 |
Zinc, Zn |
Remainder |