Jan 29 2013
UNS C87500 copper alloy has a copper content of not less than 79%.
The following table shows the mechanical properties of UNS C87500 sand cast alloy as a function of heat treatment.
Temper |
Tensile Str. |
Yield Str. |
Elong. |
Fatigue Str. |
M01 |
462 MPa (67 ksi) |
207 MPa (30 ksi) |
21% |
152 MPa (22 ksi) |
|
414 MPa (60 ksi) |
165 MPa (24 ksi) |
16% |
- |
The chemical composition of UNS C87500 copper alloy is outlined in the following table.
Element |
Content (%) |
Copper, Cu |
79 |
Zinc, Zn |
12-16 |
Tin, Sn |
3-5 |
Aluminum, Al |
0.5 |
Lead, Pb |
0.09 |
Equivalent materials to UNS C87500 copper alloy include:
- ASTM B271
- ASTM B30
- ASTM B584
- ASTM B763
- ASTM B806
- QQ C390
- SAE J461
- SAE J462