Copper
Copper C12200
Annealing Procedure
The annealing temperature for this alloy is between 700 and 1200 F.
Applications
Used for electromechanical hardware connectors, bus bars, etc., where welding is required.
Cold Workability
The capacity for cold working this alloy is rated as "excellent".
Forgeability
The hot forgeability rating of this alloy is 65. (Forging brass = 100). The recommended hot working temperature for this alloy is between 1400 and 1600 F.
Hot Workability
This alloy's capacity for being hot formed is rated as "excellent".
Machinability
The machinability rating of this alloy is 20. (Where Alloy 360 FC Brass is 100).
Principle Design Features
Copper, DHP, Phosphorus-Deoxidized, High Residual Phosphorus. Deoxidization gives improved embrittlement resistance during welding. Has conductivity 85% IACS.
Weldability
Soldering is rated as "excellent", brazing is rated as "excellent", oxyacetylene welding is rated as "good", gas shielded arc welding is rated as "excellent", coated metal arc welding is "not recommended", spot welding is "not recommended", seam welding is "not recommended" and butt welding is rated as "good".
Known Forms
Coil
Disc
Fitting
Flat Bar
Foil
Hollow Bar
Perforated Sheet
Pipe
Plate
Ring
Rod
Round Bar
Round Tube
Sheet
Square Bar
Strip
Additional Data
Specifications
B16.22,B16.29,SB111,SB133,SB152,SB359,SB395,SB42,SB543,SB75,B101,B111,B133,B152,B224,B272,B280,B302,B306,B359,B360,B370,B379,B395,B42,B432,B442,B447,B5,B506,B543,B623,B638,B640,B641,B68,B687,B698,B716,B743,B75,B88,B-18907,B-20292,T-22214,T-24107,T-3235,J461,J463,C12200Chemical Elements
| Copper | Includes Ag |
| Phosphorus | 0.015 - 0.04 |
Physical Properties
Density: 0.323lb/in³
Electrical Resistivity: 12.2µΩ·cm
Mechanical Properties
Modulus of Elasticity – Tension: 17MSI
Thermal Expansion: 9.4µin/in·°F