ANSONIA COPPER
& BRASS, INC.
COPPER ALLOY
DATA SHEET
C16500
ACB Hitenso C16500 offers an excellent and difficult to acquire combination of high tensile strength and good electrical conductivity. The nominal composition of 98.6% copper with cadmium and tin gives this alloy excellent strength and wear characteristics while retaining good thermal and electrical conductivity. It also has good corrosion resistance.
Hot and Cold Working: Hitenso C16500 has good hot workability. Its cold working properties are excellent, and the alloy draws readily. It work hardens somewhat more readily than pure copper and may require intermediate annealing through an extensive set of cold working operations.
Joining: Joining by soldering or brazing is excellent. Resistance flash butt welding of redraw rod and wire is also excellent and commonly practiced. Resistance spot and seam welding are not recommended. Applications of ACB Hitenso C16500 rarely require oxyacetylene or gas shielded arc welding, but if performed, fair joints are obtained. If welding is attempted, standard precautions should be exercised to avoid inhalation of the cadmium-bearing fumes.
Applications: ACB Hitenso C16500 finds use as trolley wire, since it is an exceptionally durable material for electric roads which carry heavy traffic for curves and switches, and for trackless trolleys where wear is high and wear resistance is needed. It is also used for resistance heating elements which work in the low temperature range.
Applicable Specifications: When so specified, ACB Hitenso C16500 will be manufactured to the latest revision of the following specifications: ASTM B9 and ASTM B105 (Alloy 55).
Standard Forms Available: Rod and wire. For other forms, please consult Ansonia Copper & Brass, Inc.
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ADS No. C16500 |
Rev. No. 5 |
Rev. Date 7/1/99 |
C16500 |
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P. O. Box 109 - Ansonia,
Connecticut 06401 |
725 Bank St. – Waterbury,
Connecticut 06708 |
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Tel.: 1-800-521-1703 FAX 203-735-3787 |
Tel.: 1-800-243-3204 FAX 203-756-1330 |
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PROPERTIES OF C16500
Nominal Composition: 98.6% Copper
0.8% Cadmium
0.6% Tin
Physical Properties:
Melting Point (Liquidus): 1070°C (1958°F)
Density at 68°F: 0.321
Lbs./In.3
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion per °F: 9.8 x 10-6 (68-572°F)
Electrical Conductivity at 68°F (volumetric): 60% IACS (in annealed condition; lower for hard temper)
Thermal Conductivity Btu/ft.2/ft./hr./°F at 68°F: 146
Modulus of Elasticity: 17,000 ksi
Fabrication
Properties:
Hot Working Temperature: 775-875°C (1425-1600°F)
Annealing Temperature: 425-800°C (800-1450°F)
Approximate Relative Machinability: 20 (free cutting brass arbitrarily rated at 100)
Mechanical Properties |
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Temper |
Tensile Strength (psi) |
Yield Strength (0.5% EUL) (psi) |
% Elongation (in 2") |
Rockwell Hardness |
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0.500" Dia. Rod |
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OS050 |
0.050 mm |
40,000 |
14,000 |
53 |
HRF 62 |
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H04 |
Hard (35%) |
65,000 |
55,000 |
15 |
HRB 75 |
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H06 |
Extra Hard (67%) |
77,000 |
71,000 |
9 |
HRB 78 |
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0.080" Dia. Wire |
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OS025 |
0.025 mm |
42,000 |
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H04 |
Hard |
95,000 |
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ADS No. C16500 |
Rev. No. 5 |
Rev. Date 7/1/99 |
C16500 |
The
statements and data provided on this data sheet are to be considered only as a
general guide. Commercial variations in
material properties are expected, so values listed here are not intended to be
used for specifications. Please consult
the appropriate industry specifications where applicable. Ansonia Copper & Brass, Inc. also cannot assume
responsibility for performance of these products in service because we do not
control or supervise subsequent use of our products.