4. Industry Applications of Copper Aircraft Heat Exchange Cable Assembly Terminals Couplers and Connectors Valves Automotive Radiators Brake Tubing Brake Lines Air Coolers Tubing for Master Cylinder Electronic Connectors Printed Circuit Boards Sockets Lead Frames Voltage Rectifiers Oil and Gas Meter Bank Water Piping Pumps Heat Exchangers Copper Heat Sinks
4. Industry Applications of Brass Fastener Bolt and Nut PCB Terminals Insert Thread Rolling Socket Pins Semi-Conductor Polishing Machine Ciruit Board Finishers Vibratory Machine Fluid Pumps Filtration Systems Mechanical Hydraulic Hose Bite Type Fittings O-Ring Face Seal Fittings Crimped Fittings Pipe Fittings and Adaptors Marine Boat Hulls Heat Exchangers Valves Shafts and Rudders Rope Guide
Properties of Copper Copper Physical Properties Denisty Melting Point 8.94 (kg / m 3 ) 1085 (ºC) Copper Mechanical Properties Condition 0.2% Proof Tensile Elongation Vickers Stress Strength % Hardness N / mm 2 N / mm 2 HV O - Annealed 60 220 55 45 Half-Hard 325 385 4 115 Elastic Modules Shear Modules Yield Stress Ultimate Stress 110-120 (GPA) 40-47 (GPA) 55-330 (MPa) 230-380 (MPa) Copper Thermal Properties Thermal Expansion Coefficient Thermal Conductivity (x 10-6 / ºC) (w / m.k ) 16.6 17.6 410 Copper Electrical Properties Electric Resistivity (x 10-9 Ω m ) 17 Copper Acoustic Properties Longitudinal Wave Velocity (m/s) Shear Wave Velocity (m/s) 4760 / 5010 2325 / 2270
Chemical Compositions of Copper Copper No. Designation Description Cu As Sb P Te Other Named Elements C101 OFE Oxygen-Free 99.99 0.0005 0.0004 0.0003 0.0002 0.0005 Electron Oxygen C103 OFXLP Oxygen-Free 99.95 0.001 Copper 0.005 C111 ETP Electron 99.90 C109 Cu Te 99.95 0.3 0.005 Oxygen C106 Cu-DHP 99.90 0.05 0.005 0.013 0.01
Specification Cross Reference of Copper Copper Busbar for the Electrical Industry BSEN 133/62, 12163, 12164, 12167 BS ISO EN Description Uses/Characteristics C101 Cu-ETP CW004A Electrolytic, tough pitch, Busbar conductors & other high conductivity copper. fabricated electrical components. C103 Cu-OF CW008A Oxygen free high Oxygen free version of Cu-ETP conductivity copper. for use in reducing atmosphere. C111 Cu-S CW114C Sulphur copper Added Sulphur gives (free machining). good machining uses. C109 Cu-TEP CW115C Tellurium copper Added Tellurium gives good (free cutting). machining properties. ASTM UNS ISO BS EN DIN JIS B187/Bars C11000 Cu-ETP C101 CW004A E-Cu 57 C1100 Copper Sheet for Industry BSEN 1172, 1652, 1653, 1654 BS ISO EN Description Uses/Characteristics C101 Cu-ETP CW004A Electrolytic, tough pitch, Suitable for conductors & high conductivity copper. fabricated electrical components (but not in red atmosphere). C103 Cu-OF CW008A Oxygen free high Oxygen free version of Cu-ETP conductivity copper. for use in reducing atmosphere. C106 Cu-DHP CW114C Phosphorus deoxidised For general & chemical arsenic free copper engineering, particularly when (suitable for brazing). brazing or welding is involved.
Properties of Brass Brass Physical Properties Denisty Melting Point 8.4 8.75 (kg / m 3 ) 930 (ºC) Brass Mechanical Properties Condition Typical 0.2% Proof Tensile Elongation Vickers Size Stress Strength % Hardness (mm) N / mm 2 N / mm 2 HV Extruded 12 to 80 125 to 155 340 to 390 40 to 30 100 to 140 Rolled 75 to 205 125 to 155 340 to 390 40 to 30 100 to 140 Drawn 12 to 80 140 to 185 370 to 430 30 to 20 120 to 160 Sheet O - Annealed 140 370 45 95 Half-Hard 340 400 20 160 Plate Manufactured 170 400 35 110 Elastic Modulus Shear Modulus Yield Stress Ultimate Stress 96 110 (GPA) 36 41 (GPA) 70 550 (MPa) 200 620 (MPa) Brass Thermal Properties Thermal Expansion Coefficient Thermal Conductivity (x 10-6 / ºC) (w / m.k ) 19.1 21.2 117 Brass Electrical Properties Electric Resistivity (x 10-9 Ω m ) 20 61 Brass Acoustic Properties Longitudinal Wave Velocity (m/s) Shear Wave Velocity (m/s) 4700 2110
Chemical Compositions of Brass Brass No. Cu Pb Fe SN As Mn Zn Other named Elements UNS C36000 60.0% 2.5% 0.35% Reminder UNS C38500 55.0% 2.5% 0.35% Reminder BS CZ 121 Pb 3 58.5% 2.5% Reminder BS CZ 112 63.5% 1.4% Reminder BS CZ 114 58.5% 1.5% 1.0% 0.8% 2.0% Reminder BS CZ 122 58.5% 2.5% 0.3% Reminder BS CZ 131 63.0% 2.5% 0.2% Reminder BS CZ 132 60.5% 2.8% 0.2% 0.2% 0.15% Reminder BS CZ 101 91.0% 0.05% 0.1% Reminder BS CZ 106 71.5% 0.05% 0.05% Reminder BS CZ 108 65.0% 0.3% 0.2% Reminder
Specification Cross Reference of Brass Brass Rods and Sections BS ISO EN Description & Uses CZ121 Pb 3 Cu Zn 39 Pb 3 CW614N The most suitable material for high speed machining. Used for turned parts & fasteners. CZ112 Cu Zn 38 Sn 1 CW712R Naval brass. The addition of tin improves corrosion resistance, especially in sea water. CZ114 Cu Zn 39 CW721R High tensile brass. Sometimes referred to as Manganese Bronze. Al Fe Mn Used for fasteners, valve parts etc. CZ122 Cu Zn 40 Pb 2 CW617N Stamping brass. The most popular alloy for hot stamping. The Lead content ensures free cutting characteristics. CZ131 Cu Zn 37 Pb 2 CW606N The higher copper and lower lead content of the alloy improves ductility while retaining free machining characteristics. Can be used for cold heating, riveting etc. CZ132 Cu Zn 36 CW602N Dezincification resistant brass. Commonly used in water Pb 2 As applications such as shower valves and taps. ASTM UNS ISO BS DIN JIS B16 C38500 Cu- Zn 39 Pb 3 CZ 121 Pb 3 Cu Zn 39 Pb 3 C3603 Brass Sheet BS ISO EN Description & Uses CZ101 Cu Zn 10 CW501L Gilding metal used for architectural metalwork, imitation jewellery etc. CZ106 Cu Zn 30 CW505L 70/30 Brass. Deep drawing and spinning quality. CZ108 Cu Zn 37 CW508L "Common" Brass, a general purpose alloy suitable for simple forming etc.
Copper and Brass Coil W Thickness (T) Width (W) Weight Copper Brass (mm) (mm) E-Cu Cu Zn 37 C1100 C2700 F20 Soft F30 Soft 0.20 1219 1 to 7 tons 0.25 1219 1 to 7 tons 0.30 1219 1 to 7 tons 0.40 1219 1 to 7 tons 0.50 1219 1 to 7 tons 0.60 1219 1 to 7 tons 0.70 1219 1 to 7 tons 0.80 1219 1 to 7 tons 0.90 1219 1 to 7 tons 1.00 1219 1 to 7 tons 1.25 1219 1 to 7 tons 1.50 1219 1 to 7 tons 2.00 1219 1 to 7 tons 2.50 1219 1 to 7 tons 3.00 1219 1 to 7 tons We slit any width from 10mm to 550mm. There are no minimum quantities. T
Copper and Brass Sheet Thickness Width Length Copper Brass (mm) (mm) (mm)* E-Cu Cu Zn 37 C1100 C2700 F20 Soft F30 Soft 0.40 1220 2440 1500 3000 0.50 1220 2440 1500 3000 0.60 1220 2440 1500 3000 0.70 1220 2440 1500 3000 0.80 1220 2440 1500 3000 0.90 1220 2440 1500 3000 1.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 1.20 1220 2440 1500 3000.../ con t on page 13
Copper and Brass Sheet Thickness Width Length Copper Brass (mm) (mm) (mm)* E-Cu Cu Zn 37 C1100 C27200 F20 Soft F30 Soft 1.50/1.60 1220 2440 1500 3000 2.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 2.50 1220 2440 1500 3000 3.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 4.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 5.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 6.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 8.00 1220 2440 1500 3000
Copper and Brass Plate Thickness Width Length Copper Brass (mm) (mm) (mm) E-Cu Cu Zn 37 C1100 C27200 hard as rolled hard as rolled 3.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 4.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 5.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 6.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 8.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 10.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 12.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 13.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 15.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 16.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 19.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 20.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 22.00 1220 2440 1500 3000.../ con t on page 15
Copper and Brass Plate Thickness Width Length Copper Brass (mm) (mm) (mm) E-Cu Cu Zn 37 C1100 C27200 hard as rolled hard as rolled 25.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 28.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 30.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 32.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 35.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 38.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 40.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 45.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 50.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 55.00 1220 2440 1500 3000 65.00 3000 4000 80.00 3000 3000 100.00 2000 3000
Copper and Brass Round Bar D Diameter Diameter Copper Brass (mm) (inches) E-Cu 57 Cu Zn 39 Pb 3 C11000 C38500 3.18 0.125 3.97 0.156 4.76 0.187 5.00 0.197 6.00 0.236 6.35 0.250 7.95 0.313 8.00 0.315 9.52 0.375 10.00 0.394 11.11 0.437 12.00 0.472 12.70 0.500 14.00 0.551 14.29 0.563 15.88 0.625 16.00 0.630 18.00 0.709 19.05 0.750 20.00 0.787 22.00 0.866 24.00 0.945 25.00 0.984 25.40 1.000 28.58 1.125 30.00 1.181.../ con t on page 17
Copper and Brass Round Bar D Diameter Diameter Copper Brass (mm) (inches) E-Cu 57 Cu Zn 39 Pb 3 C11000 C38500 31.75 1.250 34.93 1.375 35.00 1.378 36.00 1.417 38.10 1.500 40.00 1.575 41.27 1.625 44.45 1.750 47.63 1.875 50.00 1.969 50.80 2.000 53.97 2.125 55.00 2.165 57.15 2.250 60.00 2.362 62.00 2.440 63.50 2.500 65.00 2.559 67.00 2.637 69.85 2.750 70.00 2.756 75.00 2.952 76.20 3.000 80.00 3.150 82.55 3.250 85.00 3.346.../ con t on page 18
Copper and Brass Round Bar D Diameter Diameter Copper Brass (mm) (inches) E-Cu 57 Cu Zn 39 Pb 3 C11000 C38500 88.90 3.500 90.00 3.543 93.00 3.661 95.25 3.750 101.60 4.000 110.00 4.330 114.30 4.500 120.00 4.724 127.00 5.000 130.00 5.118 140.00 5.512 152.40 6.000 165.00 6.496 170.00 6.693 180.00 7.087 203.20 8.000 205.00 8.071 228.60 9.000 254.00 10.000 280.00 11.020 304.80 12.000 310.00 12.204 330.00 12.992 355.60 14.000 375.00 14.764 400.00 15.748
Copper and Brass Flat Bar W T Thickness Width Copper Brass (mm/inches) (mm/inches) E-Cu 57 Cu Zn 39 Pb 3 C11000 C38500 3 12 14 15 16 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 60 65 1/8 0.5 5/8 0.75 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2.5 3 3/16 0.5 5/8 0.75 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2.5 3 3.5 5 10 12 14 15 16 20.../ con t on page 20
Copper and Brass Flat Bar W T Thickness Width Copper Brass (mm/inches) (mm/inches) E-Cu 57 Cu Zn 39 Pb 3 C11000 C38500 5 25 30 32 35 40 45 50 60 65 70 75 80 90 100 1/4 0.5 5/8 0.75 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 6 10 12 14 15 16 20 25 30 32 35 40 45 50 60 65.../ con t on page 21
Copper and Brass Flat Bar W T Thickness Width Copper Brass (mm/inches) (mm/inches) E-Cu 57 Cu Zn 39 Pb 3 C11000 C38500 6 70 75 80 90 100 5/16 0.75 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 8 12 15 16 20 25 30 32 35 40 45 50 60 65 70 75 80 90 100 3/8 0.75 1 1.25 1.5 1.75.../ con t on page 22
Copper and Brass Flat Bar W T Thickness Width Copper Brass (mm/inches) (mm/inches) E-Cu 57 Cu Zn 39 Pb 3 C11000 C38500 3/8 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 5 6 10 15 20 25 30 32 35 40 45 50 60 65 70 75 80 90 100 110 120 125 150 12 20 25 30 32 35 40 45 50 60 65 70 75.../ con t on page 23
Copper and Brass Flat Bar W T Thickness Width Copper Brass (mm/inches) (mm/inches) E-Cu 57 Cu Zn 39 Pb 3 C11000 C38500 12 80 90 100 110 120 125 150 1/2 0.75 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 5 6 5/8 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 5 6 16 25 30 32 35 40 45 50 60.../ con t on page 24
Copper and Brass Flat Bar W T Thickness Width Copper Brass (mm/inches) (mm/inches) E-Cu 57 Cu Zn 39 Pb 3 C11000 C38500 16 65 70 75 80 90 100 110 120 125 150 175 200 3/4 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 5 6 20 25 30 32 35 40 45 50 60 65 70 75 80 90 100 110 120.../ con t on page 25
Copper and Brass Flat Bar W T Thickness Width Copper Brass (mm/inches) (mm/inches) E-Cu 57 Cu Zn 39 Pb 3 C11000 C38500 20 125 150 175 200 25 30 32 35 40 45 50 60 65 70 75 80 90 100 110 120 125 150 175 200 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 5 6 30 50 60 65 70 75 80.../ con t on page 26
Copper and Brass Flat Bar W T Thickness Width Copper Brass (mm/inches) (mm/inches) E-Cu 57 Cu Zn 39 Pb 3 C11000 C38500 30 90 100 110 120 125 150 175 200 1.25 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 5 6 35 50 60 65 70 75 80 90 100 110 120 125 150 175 200 40 125 150 175 200
Copper and Brass Square Bar Across Flats Across Flats Copper Brass (mm) (inches) E-Cu 57 Cu Zn 39 Pb 3 C11000 C38500 5.00 0.20 6.00 0.24 6.35 0.25 8.00 0.32 9.52 0.38 10.00 0.39 12.00 0.47 12.70 0.50 16.00 0.63 19.05 0.75 20.00 0.78 22.22 0.87 25.00 0.98 25.40 1.00 30.00 1.18 31.75 1.25 32.00 1.26 35.00 1.38 38.00 1.50 40.00 1.60 44.45 1.75 50.00 2.00 57.15 2.25 60.00 2.36 63.50 2.75 65.00 2.59 69.85 2.75 76.20 3.00 80.00 3.14 82.55 3.25 88.90 3.50 90.00 3.54 95.25 3.75 100.00 3.94 101.60 4.00 T
Copper and Brass Hexagonal Bar T Across Flats Across Flats Copper Brass (mm) (inches) E-Cu 57 Cu Zn 39 Pb 3 C11000 C38500 9.53 0.375 13.34 0.525 15.27 0.601 18.03 0.710 19.05 0.750 20.83 0.820 22.23 0.875 23.37 0.920 24.00 0.945 25.65 1.010 28.58 1.125 30.48 1.200 31.75 1.250 33.05 1.300 34.92 1.374 37.59 1.479 38.10 1.500 40.00 1.600 42.42 1.670 44.45 1.750 47.63 1.875 50.80 2.000 57.15 2.250 63.50 2.500 69.85 2.750 76.20 3.000
Copper and Brass Equal Angle Bar Across Flats Copper Brass (mm) SF-Cu Cu Zn 39 Pb 3 C12200 C38500 20 x 20 x 3 25 x 25 x 3 25 x 25 x 5 25 x 25 x 6 30 x 30 x 3 30 x 30 x 4 30 x 30 x 5 30 x 30 x 6 40 x 40 x 3 40 x 40 x 4 40 x 40 x 5 40 x 40 x 6 50 x 50 x 3 50 x 50 x 4 50 x 50 x 5 50 x 50 x 6 60 x 60 x 6 65 x 65 x 6 65 x 65 x 8 65 x 65 x 10 75 x 75 x 6 75 x 75 x 8 75 x 75 x 10 75 x 75 x 12 100 x 100 x 6 100 x 100 x 8 100 x 100 x 10 100 x 100 x 12
Copper and Brass U Channels Dimensions (mm) Copper Brass Thickness x Flange x Web E-Cu 57 Cu Zn 39 Pb 3 [ (B) x (H) x (t) ] C11000 C38500 40 x 20 x 3 50 x 25 x 3 80 x 40 x 5 100 x 50 x 6 130 x 65 x 6 150 x 75 x 6 200 x 100 x 10
Copper and Brass Round Tube T D Wall Outside Copper Brass Thickness Diameter SF-Cu Cu Zn 39 Pb 3 (mm) (mm) C12200 C38500 0.6 12.70 19.10 22.20 25.40 0.8 12.70 19.10 22.20 25.40 31.80 38.10 50.80 1.0 12.70 19.10 22.20 25.40 31.80 38.10 50.80 1.2 12.70 19.10 22.20 25.40 31.80 38.10 50.80 63.50 76.20.../ con t on page 32
Copper and Brass Round Tube T D Wall Outside Copper Brass Thickness Diameter SF-Cu Cu Zn 39 Pb 3 (mm) (mm) C12200 C38500 1.5 12.70 19.10 22.20 25.40 31.80 38.10 50.80 63.50 76.20 2.0 25.40 31.80 38.10 50.80 63.50 76.20 2.5 25.40 31.80 38.10 50.80 63.50 76.20 3.0 25.40 31.80 38.10 50.80 63.50 76.20 3.5 25.40 31.80 38.10 50.80 63.50 76.20
Copper and Brass Square Tube T W Outside Wall Copper Brass Dimension Thickness SF-Cu Cu Zn 39 Pb 3 (mm) (mm) C12200 C38500 19.05 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.6 25.40 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.6 2.0 3.0 31.75 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.6 2.0 3.0 38.10 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.6 2.0 3.0.../ con t on page 34
Copper and Brass Square Tube T W Outside Wall Copper Brass Dimension Thickness SF-Cu Cu Zn 39 Pb 3 (mm) (mm) C12200 C38500 40.00 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.6 2.0 3.0 50.80 1.2 1.5 1.6 2.0 3.0 3.5 60.00 1.2 1.5 1.6 2.0 3.0 76.20 2.0 3.0 3.5 101.60 2.0 3.0 3.5
Copper and Brass Rectangular Tube T W1 W2 Outside Wall Copper Brass Dimension Thickness SF-Cu Cu Zn 39 Pb 3 (mm) (mm) C12200 C38500 24.0 X 14.0 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.6 2.0 3.0 40.0 X 18.0 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.6 2.0 3.0 40.0 X 25.0 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.6 2.0 3.0 50.8 X 25.4 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.6 2.0 3.0.../ con t on page 36
Copper and Brass Rectangular Tube T W1 W2 Outside Wall Copper Brass Dimension Thickness SF-Cu Cu Zn 39 Pb 3 (mm) (mm) C12200 C38500 60 X 40.0 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.6 2.0 3.0 80.0 X 40.0 1.2 1.5 1.6 2.0 3.0 100.0 X 50.8 1.5 1.6 2.0 3.0 5.0