Copper C12900

Annealing Procedure

The annealing temperature for this alloy is between 750 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 unknown. (Forging brass = 100). The recommended hot working temperature for this alloy is between 1400 and 1750 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, FRSTP, Fire-Refined Tough Pitch with Ag. Deoxidization gives improved embrittlement resistance during welding.

Weldability

Soldering is rated as "excellent", brazing is rated as "good", oxyacetylene welding is "not recommended", gas shielded arc welding is rated as "fair", coated metal arc welding is "not recommended", spot welding is "not recommended", seam welding is "not recommended" and butt welding is rated as "good".