Copper C18700

Annealing Procedure

The annealing temperature for this alloy is between 800 and 1200 F..

Applications

Applications include electrical/electronic connectors, welding torch tips, products requiring a significant amount of machining.

Cold Workability

The capacity for cold working this alloy is rated as "good".

Forgeability

The hot forgeability rating of this alloy is not given. (Forging brass=100). The recommended hot working temperature for this alloy is between 1400-1600 F.

Hot Workability

This alloy's capacity for being hot formed is rated as "poor".

Machinability

The machinability rating of this alloy is 85. (Where Alloy 360 FC Brass is 100).

Principle Design Features

High Copper Alloy, leaded. Free-machining with high (96% IACS) conductivity.

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 "not recommended", seam welding is "not recommended", and butt welding is rated as "fair".