Copper C18900

Annealing Procedure

The annealing temperature for this alloy is between 925 and 1100 F.

Cold Workability

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

Forgeability

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

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

High Copper Alloy,

Weldability

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