Copper C15715

Annealing Procedure

The annealing temperature for this alloy is between 1200 and 1800 F.

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 unknown.

Hot Workability

This alloy's capacity for being hot formed is rated as "poor" in its wrought form.

Machinability

The machinability rating of this alloy is 20. (Where Alloy 360 FC Brass is 100).

Principle Design Features

Aluminum Oxide Dispersion-Strengthened Copper. Physical properties similar to pure copper. Excellent elevated-temperature mechanical properties.

Weldability

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