JIS H 3250: Copper and Copper Alloy Rods and Bars

JAPANESE
INDUSTRIAL
STANDARD
Translated and Published by
Japanese Standards Association
JIS H 3250 :2015
(JCBA/JSA)
Copper and copper alloy rods and
bars
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Date of Establishment: 1977-05-01

Date of Revision: 2015-03-20
Date of Public Notice in Official Gazette: 2015-03-20
Investigated by: Japanese Industrial Standards Committee
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Contents
Page
1 Scope················································· ...................................................... ·····················1

2 Normative references ...................................................... ··········································1
3 Terms and definitions ............................................................................................... 2
4 Designation, type and symbol ...................................................... ···························3

5 Quality ............................................................................................................ ············6
5.1 Appearance ................................................................................................................. 6
5.2 Chemical compositions ...................................................... ········································6
5.3 Mechanical properties ...................................................... ·········································8
5.4 Electrical conductivity and electrical resistivity ................................................ 13
5.5 Season cracking ...................................................... ·················································14
5.6 Hydrogen embrittlement ........................................................................................ 15
5.7 Dezincification corrosion resistance ..................................................................... 15
6 Dimensions and tolerances thereof ....................................................................... 15
6.1 Dimensions ............................................................................................................ ···15
6.2 Tolerances on dimensions ...................................................... ································15
6.3 Permissible value of camber for drawn bars ...................................................... ·19
6.4 Permissible value of corner radii for drawn bars ···············································20
7 Test ............................................................................................................ ················21
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7.1 Chemical analysis···································································································· 21

7.2 Tensile test ............................................................................................................ ···21
7.3 Hardness test ........................................................................................................... 22
7.4 Electrical conductivity test and electrical resistivity test································· 22
7.5 Season cracking test ...................................................... ·········································22
7.6 Hydrogen embrittlement test ...................................................... ··························22
7.7 Dezincifica tion corrosion test················································································· 23
8 Inspection ................................................................................................................. 23
9 Marking··············································· ...................................................... ················23
10 Report························································································································ 24
Annex A (normative) Dezincification corrosion test method (immersion test
method) ...................................................... ································25
Annex B (normative) Dezincification corrosion test method (electrochemical

test method) .............................................................................. 29
Annex C (informative) Standard dimensions of bars ················································33
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Foreword
This translation has been made based on the original Japanese Industrial Standard
revised by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry through deliberations at the
Japanese Industrial Standards Committee as the result of proposal for revision of
Japanese Industrial Standard submitted by Japan Copper and Brass Association
(JCBA)/J apanese Standards Association (JSA) with the draft being attached, based on
the provision of Article 12 Clause 1 of the Industrial Standardization Law applicable
to the case of revision by the provision of Article 14.
Consequently, JIS H 3250: 2012 is replaced with this Standard.
However, JIS H 3250: 2012 may be applied in the JIS mark certification based on the
relevant provisions of Article 19 Clause 1, etc. of the Industrial Standardization Law
until March 19, 2016.
This JIS document is protected by the Copyright Law.
Being in conformance with this Standard may come under the use of the patent rights
held by the following.
Company Address Type of Date of Designation

name industrial establish-
property right ment
Chuetsu 1-1 Nishi-Ashihara-shin, Patent number 2002.08.02 Lead -free free-cutting brass
Metal Works Tateyama-machi, 3335002 alloy excellent in hot
Co. Ltd. Nakaniikawa-gun, formability
Toyama-ken
Hitachi Alloy, 254-2 Uchidagaya, Patent number 2003.10.24 Lead -free free-cutting copper
Ltd. Kazo-shi, Saitama-ken 3485502 alloy material
SAN-ETSU 1-4-1 Yoshihisa Patent number 2007.06.08 Brass material
METAL Co. Takaoka-shi, 3966896
Ltd. Toyama-ken Patent number 2010.05.14 Copper alloy material
4509801
Mitsubishi 4-7-35 Kita-shinagawa, Patent number 2005.10.28 Lead -free free-cutting copper
Shindoh Co. Shinagawa-ku, 3734372 alloy
Ltd. Tokyo-to Free-cutting copper alloy
Patent number 2007.02.16
3917304
Patent number 2012.03.16 Free-cutting copper alloy
4951623 containing super-low lead
KITZ METAL 7377 Miyagawa, Patent number 2008.09.12 Lead -free free-cutting brass
WORKS Chino-shi, Nagano-ken 4184357 alloy and its manufacturing
Corporation method
Patent number 2009.02.27 Lead -free free-cutting brass
4266039 alloy and manufacturing
method
KITZ 1-10-1 Nakase, Patent number 2005.10.21 Copper base alloy excellent in
Corporation Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, 3732305 corrosion resistance, hot
Chiba-ken formability and stress corrosion
cracking resistance and
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production method thereof

Patent number 2006.01.20 Brass and product using this
3761741 alloy
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Patent number 2009.10.30 Lead-less brass-alloy having
4397963 excellent stress corrosion
cracking resistance
Patent number 2010.07.16 Lead-less brass-alloy having
4550154 excellent stress corrosion
cracking resistance
DOWA 4-14-1 Sotokanda, Patent number 2006.07.07 Copper alloy having excellent
Metaltech Co. Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo-to 3824944 stress corrosion cracking
Ltd. resistance and dezincification
resistance and production
method thereof
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JAPANESE INDUSTRIAL STANDARD JIS H 3250 : 2015
Copper and copper alloy rods and bars
1 Scope
This Japanese Industrial Standard specifies the extended copper and copper alloy
rods and bars having round/regular hexagonal/square/rectangular/rounded regular hex-
agonal section (hereafter referred to as "bars").
NOTE 1 "Bars" refer to the extended solid products of a uniform section along all
the length, which are supplied in a straight form.
NOTE 2 "Rounded regular hexagonal" refers to the shape of a regular hexagon
with corners rounded along the circumference of a circle having a diam-
eter smaller than that of the circumscribing circle of the hexagon.
2 Normative references
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text,
constitute provisions of this Standard. The most recent editions of the standards
(including amendments) listed below shall be applied.
JIS B 8607 Flare type and brazing type fittings for refrigerants
JIS H 0321 General rules for inspection of non-ferrous metal materials
JIS H 0500 Glossary of terms used in wrought copper and copper alloys
JIS H 0505 Measuring methods for electrical resistivity and conductivity of non-
ferrous materials
JIS H 1051 Copper and copper alloys-Determination of copper content
JIS H 1052 Methods for determination of tin in copper and copper alloys
JIS H 1053 Methods for determination of lead in copper and copper alloys
JIS H 1054 Methods for determination of iron in copper and copper alloys
JIS H 1055 Methods for determination of manganese in copper and copper alloys
JIS H 1056 Methods for determination of nickel in copper and copper alloys
JIS H 1057 Methods for determination of aluminium in copper and copper alloys
JIS H 1058 Copper and copper alloys-Determination of phosphorus content
JIS H 1061 Methods for determination of silicon in copper and copper alloys
JIS H 1064 Method for determination of tellurium in copper
JIS H 1065 Method for determination of selenium in copper and copper alloys
JIS H 1067 Methods for determination of oxygen in copper
JIS H 1068 Methods for determination of bismuth in copper and copper alloys
JIS H 1069 Methods for determination of cadmium in copper and copper alloys
JIS H 1072 Methods for determination of antimony in copper and copper alloys
JIS H 1292 Methods for X-ray fluorescence spectrometric analysis of copper alloys
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JIS K 8085 Ammonia solution (Reagent)

JIS K 8150 Sodium chloride (Reagent)
JIS K 8622 Sodium hydrogen carbonate (Reagent)
JIS R 6253 Waterproof abrasive papers
JIS Z 2241 Metallic materials-Tensile testing-Method of test at room temperature
JIS Z 2243 Brinell hardness test-Test method
JIS Z 2244 Vickers hardness test-Test method
3 Terms and definitions

For the purpose of this Standard, the following terms and definitions, and those given
in JIS H 0500 apply.
3.1 oxygen free copper

copper whose copper content is 99.96 % or over and quality (hydrogen embrittlement)
specified in 5.6 is satisfied
The content rate of oxygen is not specified.
NOTE: Copper containing oxygen has the property of which hydrogen embrittle-
ment occurs at elevated temperature of 400°C or higher. Utilizing this
property, the existence of oxygen contained in copper can be determined.
3.2 dezincification corrosion resistant free-cutting brass

free-cutting brass with improved property of dezincification corrosion resistance whose
copper content is 59 % to 64 %, lead content is 1.0 % to 4.0 %, and residual is zinc and
other compositions
3.3 lead-Iess/cadmium-Iess free-cutting brass

alloy of copper as the main composition and zinc with machinability whose lead content
is 0.25 % or under and cadmium content is 0.007 5 % or under
3.4 bismuth series lead-Iess/cadmium-Iess free-cutting brass

copper alloy with machinability improved by adding bismuth, etc. of 0.5 % to 4.0 % to
lead-less/cadmium-less free-cutting brass
3.5 silicon series lead-Iess/cadmium-Iess free-cutting brass

copper alloy with machinability improved by adding silicon, etc. of 2.6 % to 3.4 % to lead-
less/cadmium-less free-cutting brass
3.6 dezincification depth

depth of a part in which zinc is selectively eluted from brass, zinc composition is remark-
ably reduced as compared with the sound substrate and copper remains in spongy form,
or the depth of a part in which zinc and copper are simultaneously eluted and only the
eluted copper is re-precipitated
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3.7 erosion depth

total of the dezincification depth and the dissolved corrosion depth (depth when whole
of the brass has dissolved due to dezincification corrosion test)
3.8 constant current anode polarization

polarization by applying a constant direct current by making brass an anode
3.9 eddy-current type electrical conductivity meter

device for measuring the electrical conductivity of a metal by utilizing the fact that its
electrical conductivity is correlated with the magnitude and distribution of the eddy cur-
rent in the metal caused by an adjacent alternating magnetic field
4 Designation, type and symbol

The designations, types and symbols of bars shall be as given in table 1. The prod-
uct designation consists of the symbol given in table 1 followed by the temper (see table 4
to table 8).
Table 1 Designation, type and symbol

Designation Type Symbol Specific characteristics and application examples
(informative)
Alloy Manufac-
No. ture
Oxygen free C 1020 Extruded C 1020 BE a) Having excellent electrical conductivity, heat
copper C 1020 BD a), e) conductivity and ductility, and also having good
Drawn
weldability, corrosion resistance and weathering
Forged C 1020 BF a) resistance. Free from hydrogen embrittlement
even when heated at elevated temperature in
reducing atmosphere.
Applicable to electrical parts, chemical industry
use, etc.
Tough-pitch C 1100 Extruded C 1100 BE a) Having excellent electrical conductivity and heat
copper Drawn C 1100 BD a), e) conductivity, and also having good ductility,
corrosion resistance and weathering resistance.
Forged C 1100 BF a)
use, etc.
Phosphorus C 1201 Extruded C 1201 BE Having good ductility, weldability, corrosion
deoxidized C 1201 BD e) resistance, weathering resistance and heat
Drawn
copper conductivity. C 1220 is free from hydrogen
C 1220 Extruded C 1220 BE embrittlement even when heated at elevated
Drawn C 1220 BD e) temperature in reducing atmosphere. C 1201 has
better electrical conductivity than C 1220.
use, etc.
Brass C 2600 Extruded C 2600 BE a) Having good cold forge ability and rolling
C 2600 BD a), b) thread -abili ty.
Drawn
Applicable to machine parts, electrical parts, etc.
C 2700 Extruded C 2700 BE a)
Drawn C 2700 BD a), b)
C 2800 Extruded C 2800 BE a) Having good hot formability.
Drawn C 2800 BD a), b) Applicable to machine parts, electrical parts, etc.
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Table 1 (continued)
(informative)
Alloy Manufac-
No. ture
Dezincification C 3531 Extruded C 3531 BE Having excellent machinability and dezincifica-
corrosion C 3531 BD b) tion corrosion resistance, and also having good
Drawn
resistant ductility.
free-cutting Applicable to valves, water faucets, joints, stems,
brass etc.
Free-cutting C 3601 Drawn C 3601 BD b) Having excellent machinability. Both C 3601 and
brass C 3602 also have good ductility.
C 3602 Extruded C 3602 BE
Applicable to bolts, nuts, machine screws,
Drawn C 3602 BD b)
spindles, gears, valves, lighters, clocks, watches,
Forged C 3602 BF cameras, etc.
C 3603 Drawn C 3603 BD b)
Drawn C 3604 BD b), c)
Forged C 3604 BF
Drawn C 3605 BD b)
Brass for C 3712 Extruded C 3712 BE Having good hot forgeability. Suitable for preci-
forging C 3712 BD b) sion forging.
Drawn
Applicable to machine parts, etc.
Forged C 3712 BF
C 3771 Extruded C 3771 BE Having good hot forgeability and machinability.
C 3771 BD b), c) Suitable for precision forging.
Drawn
Applicable to valves, machine parts, etc.
Forged C 3771 BF
Naval brass C 4622 Extruded C 4622 BE Having good corrosion resistance, especially
C 4622 BD b) marine water-proof property.
Drawn
Applicable to parts for ship use, shafts, etc.
Forged C 4622 BF
Drawn C 4641 BD b)
Forged C 4641 BF
Aluminium C 6161 Extruded C 6161 BE Having high strength, and also having good
bronze Drawn C 6161 BD b) abrasion resistance and corrosion resistance.
Applicable to gear pinions, shafts, bushings, etc.
Forged C 6161 BF
for vehicle use, machinery use, chemical industry
C 6191 Extruded C 6191 BE use and ship use, etc.
Drawn C 6191 BD b)
Forged C 6191 BF
Drawn C 6241 BD b)
Forged C 6241 BF
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Table 1 (concluded)
Alloy (informative)
Manufac-
No. ture
High strength C 6782 Extruded C 6782 BE Having high strength, and also having good hot
brass Drawn C 6782 BD b) forge ability and corrosion resistance.
Applicable to propeller shafts, pump shafts, etc.
Forged C 6782 BF
for ship use.
Drawn C 6783 BD b)
Bismuth series C 6801 Extruded C 6801 BE d) Having excellent machinability and hot forge-
lead-less/ Drawn C 6801 BD b), d) ability also having good ductility.
cadmium-less Applicable to bolts, nuts, machine screws,
free-cutting C 6802 Extruded C 6802 BE d) spindles, gears, valves, lighters, clocks, watches,
brass Drawn C 6802 BD b), d) cameras, etc.
Forged C 6802 BF d )
C 6803 Extruded C 6803 BE d)
Drawn C 6803 BD b), d)
C 6804 Extruded C 6804 BE d)
Drawn C 6804 BD b), d)
Lead-less/ C 6810 Extruded C 6810 BE d) Having excellent machinability and hot forge-
cadmium-less Drawn C 6810 BD b), d) ability also having good ductility.
free-cutting Applicable to bolts, nuts, machine screws,
brass C 6820 Extruded C 6820 BE spindles, gears, valves, etc.
Drawn C 6820 BD b)
Silicon series C 6931 Extruded C 6931 BE d) Having high strength and also having excellent
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lead-less/ Drawn C 6931 BD b), d) machinability and hot forgeability.

cadmium-less Applicable to bolts, nuts, machine screws,
free-cutting C 6932 Extruded C 6932 BE d) spindles, gears, valves, lighters, clocks, watches,
brass Drawn C 6932 BD b), d) cameras, etc.
NOTE: The symbol E followed by the shape designation B (bar) denoting bar indicates the extrud-
ing method, the symbol D indicates the drawing method and the symbol F indicates the
forging method.
Notes a) For the electric conduction use, the letter "C" shall be suffixed to the symbol of this table.
b) For the drawn bar of which tolerance of diameter is special class, the letter "S" shall be
suffixed to the letter "BD" denoting the drawn bar. For the electric conduction use, the
letter "S" shall be suffixed to the letter "C".
c)
For the bars for flare nut use, the letter "N" shall be suffixed to the letter "BD" denoting
the drawn bar. "Flare nut use" refers to the regular hexagonal bars of C 3604 BD or
C 3771 BD applicable to Class 1 and Class 2 flare nuts specified in JIS B 8607, which
are subjected to SR treatment (SR is an abbreviation for Stress Release, a heat treatment
for the purpose of distortion removal) after drawing.
d) For the dezincification corrosion resistance use of C 6801, C 6802, C 6803, C 6804, C 6810,
C 6931 and C 6932, the symbol of RD shall be suffixed to the symbol of manufacture (E,
D and F).
e)
For the bars for pressure vessel use, the letter "V" shall be suffixed to the letter "BD"
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5 Quality
5.1Appearance
Bars shall have a uniform workmanlike finish, and shall be free from defects detri-
mental to practical use.
Judgement of defects detrimental to practical use shall be at the discretion of the
manufacturer. In case of doubt on the judgement, it may be upon the agreement be-
tween the purchaser and the manufacturer.
5.2 Chemical compositions

The chemical compositions of bars shall be tested according to 7.1, and shall be as
given in table 2 and table 3.
Table 2 Chemical compositions of bars

Unit: %
Alloy eu Pb Fe Sn Zn Al Mn Ni Others
No.
e 1020 99.96 - - - - - - - -
min.
e 1100 99.90 - - - - - - - -
min.
e 1201 99.90 - - - - - - - P: 0.004 to 0.014
min.
e 1220 99.90 - - - - - - - P: 0.015 to 0.040
min.
e 2600 68.5 to 0.05 0.05 - Residual b) - - - -
71.5 max. max.

e 2700 63.0 to 0.05 0.05 - Residual b) - - - -
67.0 max. max.

e 2800 59.0 to 0.10 0.07 - Residual b) - - - -
63.0 max. max.

a)
e 3531 59.0 to 1.0 to 0.8 2.3 Residual b) - - -
64.0 4.0 max. max.
e 3601 59.0 to 1.8 to 0.30 - Residual b) - - - Fe+Sn
63.0 3.7 max. 0.50 max.
63.0 3.7 max. 1.0 max.
61.0 3.7 max. 0.6 max.
e 3604 57.0 to 1.8 to 0.50 - Residua b) - - - Fe+Sn
61.0 3.7 max. 1.0 max.
60.0 4.5 max. 1.0 max.
e 3712 58.0 to 0.25 to - - Residual b) - - - Fe+Sn
62.0 1.2 0.8 max.
e 3771 57.0 to 1.0 to - - Residual b) - - - Fe+Sn
61.0 2.5 1.0 max.
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Table 2 (concluded)
Unit: %
Alloy Cu Ph Fe Sn Zn Al Mn Ni Others
No.
C 4622 61.0 to 0.30 0.20 0.7 to Residual b) - - - -
64.0 max. max. 1.5

C 4641 59.0 to 0.50 0.20 0.50 to Residual b) - - - -
62.0 max. max. 1.0

C 6161 83.0 to 0.02 2.0 to - - 7.0 to 0.50 to 0.50 to Cu+Fe+AI+Mn+Ni
90.0 max. 4.0 10.0 2.0 2.0 99.5 min.
C 6191 81.0 to - 3.0 to - - 8.5 to 0.50 to 0.50 to Cu+Fe+AI+Mn+Ni
88.0 5.0 11.0 2.0 2.0 99.5 min.
C 6241 80.0 to - 3.0 to - - 9.0 to 0.50 to 0.50 to Cu+Fe+AI+Mn+Ni
87.0 5.0 12.0 2.0 2.0 99.5 min.
C 6782 56.0 to 0.50 0.10 to - Residual b) 0.20 to 0.50 to - -
60.5 max. 1.0 2.0 2.5

C 6783 55.0 to 0.50 0.20 to - Residual b) 0.20 to 1.0 to - -
59.0 max. 1.5 2.0 3.0

Notes a) The total content of elements, P, Ni, AI, Si and/or Sb separately added by the manufac-
turer shall be 0.01 % to 1.9 %.
b)
Elements other than those analyzed shall be deemed as a residual which includes zinc
and other elements.
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Table 3 Chemical compositions of lead-Iess/cadmium-Iess free-cutting

brass bars
Unit: %
Alloy Cu Bi Si Sn P Pb Zn Fe Cd Others
No.
C 6801 57.0 to 0.5 to - 0.1 to 0.2 0.01 Residual b) 0.50 0.0075 -
64.0 4.0 2.5 max. max. max. max.

C 6802 57.0 to 0.5 to - 0.1 to 0.2 0.01 to Residual b) 0.7 0.0075 -
64.0 4.0 3.0 max. 0.10 max. max.

a)
C 6803 57.0 to 0.5 to - 0.1 to 0.2 0.01 Residual b) 0.50 0.0075
64.0 4.0 2.5 max. max. max. max.
a)
C 6804 57.0 to 0.5 to - 0.1 to 0.2 0.01 to Residual b) 0.7 0.0075
64.0 4.0 3.0 max. 0.10 max. max.
a)
C 6810 58.0 to - - 0.5 to 0.03 to 0.25 Residual b) 0.20 0.0075
64.0 2.5 0.2 max. max. max.
C 6820 57.0 to - - 0.3 - 0.20 Residual b) 0.30 0.0075 -
59.0 max. max. max. max.

C 6931 74.0 to 0.05 2.6 to 0.3 to 0.04 to 0.09 Residual b) 0.10 0.0075 Mn: 0.1 max.
79.0 max. 3.4 0.7 0.15 max. max. max. Ni: 0.2 max.
C 6932 74.0 to 0.05 2.7 to 0.2 0.05 to 0.09 Residual b) 0.10 0.0075 Mn: 0.1 max.
78.0 max. 3.4 max. 0.2 max. max. max. Ni: 0.2 max.
Notes a) The total content of the elements, Se, AI, Sb, Te and/or Ni separately added by the manu-
facturer shall be 0.02 % to 0.6 % for C 6803 and C 6804, and 0.01 % to 1.8 % for C 6810.
b)
Elements other than those analyzed shall be deemed as a residual which includes zinc
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and other elements.
5.3 Mechanical properties

The bars shall be tested according to 7.2 and 7.3, and mechanical properties thereof
shall be as given in table 4 and table 5. Bars for pressure vessel use shall be tested
according to 7.2 and the mechanical properties (tensile strength, proof stress and elon-
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Table 4 Mechanical properties of bars (except bars for flare nut use
and for pressure vessel use)
Alloy Tem- Product Division of Tensile test Hardness test

No. per designation diameter or Tensile Elonga- Vickers Brinell
minimum width strength b) tion b) hardness b) hardness b)
across flats
mm N/mm 2 % HV HBW10/3000
C 1020 F C 1020 BE-F c) 6.0 min. 195 min. 25 min. - -
C 1100 C 1100 BE-F c)

C 1201 C 1201 BE-F
C 1220 C 1220 BE-F
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C 1020 BF-F c) 100 min.

C 1100 BF-F c)
0 C 1020 BD-O c) 2.0 or over to 195 min. 25 min. - -
C 1100 BD-O c) and excl. 6.0
C 1201 BD-O 6.0 or over up to 195 min. 30 min. - -
C 1220 BD-O and incl. 110

1I2H C 1020 BD-1/2H c) 2.0 or over to 245 min. 10 min. - -
C 1100 BD-1I2H c) and excl. 6.0

C 1201 BD-1I2H 6.0 or over up to 245 min. 15 min. - -
C 1220 BD-1I2H and incl. 25

Over 25 up to 225 min. 20 min. - -
and incl. 50
and incl. 75
and incl. 110

H C 1020 BD-H c) 2.0 or over up to 275 min. - - -
C 1100 BD-H c) and incl. 25

C 1201 BD-H Over 25 up to 245 min. - - -
C 1220 BD-H and incl. 50

Over 50 up to 225 min. - - -
and incl. 75
Over 75 up to 215 min. - - -
and incl. 110

and excl. 6.0

6.0 or over up to 275 min. 45 min. - -
and incl. 75
1I2H C 2600 BD-1/2H c) 2.0 or over to 355 min. 10 min. - -
and excl. 6.0
and incl. 50
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Table 4 (continued)
No. per designation diameter or
Tensile Elonga- Vickers Brinell
across flats
and excl. 6.0

and incl. 75
1I2H C 2700 BD-1I2H c) 2.0 or over to 355 min. 10 min. - -
and excl. 6.0
and incl. 50
and incl. 20
C 2800 F C 2800 BE-Fe) 6.0 min. 315 min. 25 min. - -

and excl. 6.0
and incl. 75
1I2H C 2800 BD-1I2H c) 2.0 or over to 375 min. 10 min. - -
and excl. 6.0

and incl. 50
and incl. 20
C 3531 a) F C 3531 BE-F 6.0 min. 315 min. 5 min. 75 min. -
C 3531 BD-F 2.0 or over up to
and incl. 110
C 3601 a) 0 C 3601 BD-O 1.0 or over to 295 min. 15 min. - -
and excl. 6.0

and incl. 75
1I2H C 3601 BD-1I2H 1.0 or over up to 345 min. - 95 min. -
and incl. 50
H C 3601 BD-H 1.0 or over up to 450 min. - 130 min. -
and incl. 50
C 3602 a) F C 3602 BE-F 6.0 min. 315 min. - 75 min. -

and incl. 110
C 3602 BF-F 100 min.
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Table 4 (continued)

No. per designation diameter or Tensile Elonga- Vickers Brinell
across flats
e 3603 a) 0 e 3603 BD-O 1. 0 or over to 315 min. 15 min. - -
and excl. 6.0

and incl. 75
1I2H e 3603 BD-1I2H 1.0 or over up to 365 min. - 100 min. -
and incl. 50
H e 3603 BD-H 1.0 or over up to 450 min. - 130 min. -
and incl. 50
e 3604 a) F e 3604 BE-F 6.0 min. 335 min. - 80 min. -
e 3604 BD-F 1.0 or over up to
and incl. 110
e 3604 BF-F 100 min.
e 3605 a) F e 3605 BE-F 6.0 min. 335 min. - 80 min. -
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and incl. 110
e 3712 F e 3712 BE-F 6.0 min. 315 min. 15 min. - -
e 3771 e 3771 BE-F
e 3712 BD-F 4.0 min.
e 3771 BD-F
e 3712 BF-F 100 min.
e 3771 BF-F
e 4622 BD-F 6.0 or over up to 365 min. 20 min. - -
and incl. 110

e 4622 BF-F 100 min. 345 min. 20 min. - -
e 4641 BD-F 2.0 or over to 375 min. 10 min. - -
and excl. 6.0
and incl. 110

e 4641 BF-F 100 min. 345 min. 20 min. - -
e 6161 F e 6161 BE-F 6.0 or over up to 590 min. 25 min. - 130 min.
e 6161 BD-F and incl. 50
e 6161 BF-F
e 6191 BF-F
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Table 4 (concluded)
No. per designation diameter or
Tensile Elonga- Vickers Brinell
across flats
C 6782 F C 6782 BE-F 6.0 or over up to 460 min. 20 min. - -
and incl. 50
Over 50 400 min. 20 min. - -
C 6782 BD-F 2.0 or over to 490 min. 5 min. - -

and excl. 6.0
and incl. 110
C 6782 BF-F 100 min. 460 min. 20 min. - -
and incl. 50
C 6783 BD-F 6.0 or over up to 540 min. 12 min. - -
and incl. 50
C 6802 a) C 6802 BE-F
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C 6803 a) C 6803 BE-F

C 6804 a) C 6804 BE-F
C 6802 BD-F and incl. 110
C 6803 BD-F
C 6804 BD-F
C 6802 BF-F 100 min.
and incl. 110
and incl. 75
and incl. 110

C 6820 BD-F 6.0 or over up to 360 min. 15 min. - -
and incl. 80
1I2H C 6820 BD-1I2H 2.0 or over up to 430 min. 6 min. - -
and incl. 40
C 6932 a) C 6932 BE-F
C 6932 BD-F and incl. 110
NOTE: 1 N/mm 2 = 1 MPa
Notes a) When the hardness is applied to the bars of C 3531, C 3601, C 3602, C 3603, C 3605,
C 6801, C 6802, C 6803, C 6804, C 6931 and C 6932, and the bars of C 3604 other than
those for flare nut use, the tensile strength and the elongation are not necessarily applied.
b)
The numerical value shall be rounded to the integer.
c)
Also applicable to bars for electric conduction use. See table 7 and table 8 for the corre-
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Table 5 Mechanical properties of drawn bars for flare nut use

Alloy No. Temper Product Width across Tensile test Hardness test
designation flats Elongation a)
Tensile Vickers
strength a) hardness a)
mm N/mm2 % HV
C 3604 SR C 3604 BDN-SR 17,22,24,26, 335 min. 15 min. 70 or over up to
27,29,36 and incl. 120
C 3771 SR C 3771 BDN-SR 17,22,24,26, 315 min. 15 min. 70 or over up to
27,29,36 and incl. 120
Note a) The numerical value shall be rounded to the integer.
Table 6 Mechanical properties of bars for pressure vessel use

Alloy No. Temper Product Division of diameter Tensile test
designation or minimum width Elongation a)
Tensile Proof
across flats strength a) stress a)
mm N/mm2 N/mm2 %
C 1020 0 C 1020 BDV-O 6.0 or over up to and 195 min. 70 min. 30 min.
C 1100 BDV-O incl. 110
C 1100
C 1201 C 1201 BDV-O
C 1220 C 1220 BDV-O
5.4 Electrical conductivity and electrical resistivity

The bars for electric conduction use shall be tested according to 7.4, and the electri-
cal conductivity and the electrical resistivity shall be as given in table 7 and table 8, re-
spectively. They shall be applied only when requested by the purchaser.
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Table 7 Electrical conductivity of bars for electric conduction use

Unit: %IACS a)
Alloy No. Temper Product designation Electrical
conductivity b)
(20°C)
C 1020 F C 1020 BEC-F 100 min.
C 1100 C 1100 BEC-F
C 1020 BFC-F
C 1100 BFC-F
0 C 1020 BDC-O 100 min.
C 1100 BDC-O
1/2H C 1020 BDC-1/2H 98 min.
C 1100 BDC-1I2H
H C 1020 BDC-H 97 min.
C 1100 BDC-H
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Notes a) lACS refers to the annealed standard mild copper

adopted internationally whose electrical conductivity
is specified to be 100 %IACS.
b)
The numerical value shall be rounded to the integer.
Table 8 Electrical resistivity of bars for electric conduction use

Unit: ~Q cm
Alloy No. Temper Product designation Electrical
resistivity a)
(20°C)
C 2600 F C 2600 BEC-F 63+0 .7
· -0.3
0 C 2600 BDC-O
1/2H C 2600 BDC-1I2H
H C 2600 BDC-H
C 2700 F C 2700 BEC-F 65+0 .7
· -0.3
0 C 2700 BDC-O
1/2H C 2700 BDC-1I2H
H C 2700 BDC-H
C 2800 F C 2800 BEC-F 64+0 .7
· -0.3
0 C 2800 BDC-O
1/2H C 2800 BDC-1I2H
H C 2800 BDC-H
Note a) The numerical value shall be rounded to the first
decimal place.
5.5 Season cracking

When bars are tested according to 7.5, the surface of bars shall be free from cracks.
However, this test is not applicable to the drawn bars of temper 0 and drawn bars for
flare nut use, and the bars of C 1020, C 1100, C 1201, C 1220, C 6161, C 6191 and
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5.6 Hydrogen embrittlement

When tested according to 7.6, the bars of C 1020 and C 1201 shall not have many
blowholes nor the open grain structure at grain boundaries, which characterizes the
hydrogen embrittlement. For the bars of C 1201, this test shall be applied only when
requested by the purchaser.
5.7 Dezincification corrosion resistance

When the dezincification corrosion test specified in 7.7 is carried out on the bars of
C 3531, and C 6801, C 6802, C 6803, C 6804, C 6810, C 6931 and C 6932 used for the
dezincification corrosion resistance, one of the evaluation judgement reference values
given in table 9 shall be satisfied.
The test method and the reference for evaluation judgement shall be subjected to the
agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer.
Table 9 Reference for evaluation judgement

Unit: f-tm
Name of test Test method Reference for evaluation judgement a)
method
Immersion test According to 200 max. for maximum dezincification corrosion
method AnnexA. depth
Electrochemical According to Type 1: 70 max. for maximum erosion depth
test method Annex B. Type 2: 100 max. for maximum erosion depth
Type 3: 150 max. for maximum erosion depth
6 Dimensions and tolerances thereof

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6.1 Dimensions
The standard dimensions of bars are given in Annex C for reference. The zeros be-
low the decimal point may be omitted for the marking purpose.
6.2 Tolerances on dimensions

The tolerances on dimensions of bars shall be as follows.
a) Tolerances on diameter or width across flats The tolerances on diameter or
width across flats for bars shall be as given in table 10 to table 13.
The diameter refers to the diameter of the round bar and the diameter of rounded
regular hexagonal bar. The diameter of a rounded regular hexagonal bar shall be
the diameter of a circumscribing circle of the hexagon obtained by rounding six
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Table 10 Tolerances on diameter or width across flats for drawn bars

Unit: mm
Di vision of diameter or Tolerances on each shape
width across flats Round Regular hexagonal/square/
Ordinary class Special class rectangular/rounded
regular hexagonal a)
1 or over up to and incl. 3 ±0.03 0 ±0.05
-0.03
Over 3 up to and incl. 6 ±0.04 0 ±0.06
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-0.04
Over 6 up to and incl. 10 ±0.04 0 ±O.OS
-0.05
-0.07
Over 20 up to and incl. 35 ±O.OS 0 ±O.lS
-O.OS
-0.12
Over 50 ±0.3 %b) - ±0.6 %b)
NOTE: Applicable to the bars of 20 mm or under in diameter or width across flats for
bars of C 6161, C 6191 and C 6241.
Notes a) The tolerances on rounded regular hexagonal bar shall apply to the diameter
of a circumscribing circle and the width across flats.
b)
The value in percent indicates the rate relative to the diameter or the width
across flats.
Table 11 Tolerances on width across flats for drawn bars of

flare nut use
Unit: mm
Width across flats Tolerances
17 0
-0.11
22,24,26,27,29 0
-O.lS
36 0
-0.25
NOTE: Tolerances in this table shall apply
to C 3604 BDN and C 3771 BDN.

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Table 12 Tolerances on diameter or width across flats for extruded bars

or forged bars A
AllOY No.: C 2600 • C 2700 • C 2800 • C 3531 • C 3602 • C 3604 • C 3605 • C 3712 .~
l C 3771 • C 4622 • C 4641 • C 6782 • C 6783 • C 6801 • C 6802 • C 6803 •

C 6804 • C 6810 • C 6820 • C 6931 • C 6932
Unit: mm
Division of diameter or Tolerances on each alloy No.
width across flats C 2600 C 3531, C 3602
C 2700 C 3604, C 3605
C 2800 C 3712, C 3771
C 4622, C 4641
C 6782, C 6783
C 6801, C 6802
C 6803, C 6804
C 6810, C 6820
C 6931, C 6932
In the case of In the case of
assigning with (±) assigning with (+) a)
6 or over up to and incl. 25 ±0.3 ±0.3 +0.6
± 1.2 0
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Over 25 up to and incl. 30 % b)
Over 30 ± 1.0 % b) +2.0 %b)

0
Notes a) For bars whose dimensional tolerances are assigned with (+ ), T shall be
suffixed to the symbol BE for extruded bars or BF for forged bars.
b)
The value in percent indicates the rate relative to the diameter or the width
across flats.
Table 13 Tolerances on diameter or width across flats for extruded bars

or forged bars B
(Alloy No.: C 1020 • C 1100 • C 1201 • C 1220 • C 6161 • C 6191 • C 6241)
Unit: mm
Division of diameter or Tolerances on each alloy No.
width across flats
C 1020 C 6161
C 1100 C 6191
C 1201 C 6241
C 1220
Extruded barf Extruded bar Forged bar
forged bar
Round/ Round! Round/
regular hexagonal/ regular hexagonal/ regular hexagonal!
square/rectangular square square
6 or over to and incl. 15 ±0.3 ±0.3 -
Over 15 up to and incl. 20 ±2.0 %a)
Over 20 up to and incl. 25 +4.0 %a)
± 1.2 -2.0 %a)

Over 25 % a)
Note a) The value in percent indicates the rate relative to the diameter or the width across
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b) Permissible value of circularity The permissible value of the circularity of bars

whose section is round shall be as given in table 14 to table 16.
The circularity means the difference between the maximum diameter and the
minimum diameter measured on the arbitrary section of round bar.
Table 14 Permissible value of circularity of drawn bars (round)

Unit: mm
Division of diameter Permissible value of circularity
Ordinary class Special class
1 or over up to and incl. 3 0.03 max. 0.015 max.
Over 3 up to and incl. 6 0.04 max. 0.020 max.
Over 50 0.3 %al max . -
NOTE: Applicable to the bars of 20 mm or under in diameter

for bars of C 6161, C 6191 and C 6241.
Note a) The value in percent indicates the rate relative to the
diameter.
Table 15 Permissible value of circularity of extruded bars (round)

and forged bars (round) A
Alloy No.: C 2600 • C 2700 • C 2800 • C 3531 • C 3602 • C 3604 • C 3605 • C 3712 .~
C 3771 • C 4622 • C 4641 • C 6782 • C 6783 • C 6801 • C 6802 • C 6803 •
[
C 6804 • C 6810 • C 6820 • C 6931 • C 6932
Unit: mm
Division of diameter Permissible value of circularity of
each alloy No.
C 2600 C 3531, C 3602
C 2700 C 3604, C 3605
C 2800 C 3712, C 3771
C 4622, C 4641
C 6782, C 6783
C 6801, C 6802
C 6803, C 6804
C 6810, C 6820
C 6931, C 6932
6 or over up to and incl. 25 0.6 max. 0.6 max.
Over 25 up to and incl. 30 2.4 % al
Over 30 2.0 %al
Note a) The value in percent indicates the rate relative to the

diameter.
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Table 16 Permissible value of circularity of extruded bars (round)

and forged bars (round) B
(Alloy No.: C 1020 • C 1100 • C 1201 • C 1220 • C 6161 • C 6191 • C 6241)
Unit: mm
Di vision of diameter Permissible value of circularity of each alloy No.
C 1020 C 6161
C 1100 C 6191
C 1201 C 6241
C 1220
Extruded bar! Extruded bar Forged bar
forged bar
6 or over up to and incl. 15 0.6 max. 0.6 max. -
Over 15 up to and incl. 20 4.0 %a)max.

Over 20 up to and incl. 25 6.0 %a) max.
Over 25 2.4 %a) max.
Note a) The value in percent indicates the rate relative to the diameter or the width
across flats.
c) Tolerance on length When the length of bars is specified, the tolerances on

length shall be +18 mm.
6.3 Permissible value of camber for drawn bars

The permissible value of camber 1) for drawn bars shall be as given in table 17 and
table 18. However, it is not applicable to the drawn bars of temper O.
The permissible value of camber outside the specified dimension range shall be at
the discretion of the manufacturer. In case of doubt on the judgement, it may be upon
the agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer.
Note 1) The camber refers to the depth of the arc for the standard length as given
in figure 1.
Camber (permissible value)
Figure 1 Camber of drawn bar

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Table 17 Permissible value of camber of drawn bars A

Alloy No.: C 1020 0 C 1100 0 C 1201 0 C 1220 0 C 2600 0 C 2700 oJ
C 2800 0 C 3712 0 C 3771 0 C 4622 0 C 4641 0 C 6161 0
[
C 6191 0 C 6241 0 C 6782 0 C 6783
Unit: mm
Division of Di vision of length Standard Permissible value of camber of each shape
diameter or length Round Regular hexagonal/
minimum width square/rectangular/
across flats rounded regular hexagonal a)
8 or over up to 1 000 or under Total length 2 max. 4 max.
and incl. 50 Over 1 000 up to and 1000 2 max. 4 max.
incl. 2 000
Over 2 000 up to and 2000 5 max. 10 max.
incl. 5 000
Note a) For the rounded regular hexagonal bars, the width across flats shall be applied.
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Table 18 Maximum value of camber of drawn bars

Alloy No.: C 3531 0 C 3601 0 C 3602 0 C 3603 0 C 3604 0 C 3605 oJ
C 6801 0 C 6802 0 C 6803 0 C 6804 0 C 6810 0 C 6820 0
[
C 6931 0 C 6932
Unit: mm
Division of Di vision of length Standard Permissible value of camber of each shape
diameter or length Round Regular hexagonal/
minimum width square/rectangular/
across flats rounded regular hexagonal a)
8 or over up to 1 000 or under Total length 1 max. 4 max.
and incl. 50 Over 1 000 up to and 1000 1 max. 4 max.
incl. 2 000
Over 2 000 up to and 2000 3 max. 10 max.
incl. 5 000
Note a) For the rounded regular hexagonal bars, the width across flats shall be applied.
6.4 Permissible value of corner radii for drawn bars

The permissible value of corner radii 2) for regular hexagonal/square/rectangular
drawn bars shall be as given in table 19.
Note 2) The corner radii means the radii at the intersection of side to side.

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Table 19 Permissible value of corner radii for regular hexagonal!

square/rectangular drawn bars
Unit: mm
Division of minimum width Permissible value of
across flats corner radii a)
1 or over up to and incl. 3 -
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Over 3 up to and incl. 6 0.6 max.
Over 50 4.0 max.
Note a) The permissible value shall be rounded
to the first decimal place.
7 Test
7.1 Chemical analysis

The chemical analysis shall be as follows.
a) Sampling method of test portion The test portion of required amount shall be
taken from the molten metal.
For C 1020, C 1100, C 1201 and C 1220, the test portion of required amount may
be taken from the ingot or the product.
b) Analytical method The chemical analysis of chemical compositions shall be ei-
ther of the following.
JIS H 1051, JIS H 1052, JIS H 1053, JIS H 1054, JIS H 1055, JIS H 1056,
JIS H 1057, JIS H 1058, JIS H 1061, JIS H 1064, JIS H 1065, JIS H 1067,
JIS H 1068, JIS H 1069 and H 1072
If the elements and the chemical compositions in the determination range are
covered in JIS H 1292, JIS H 1292 is applicable.
For C 1020, C 1100, C 1201 and C 1220, the atomic emission spectrometry is
applicable upon the agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer.
7.2 Tensile test

The tensile test shall be according to JIS Z 2241. The test piece for testing shall be
the test piece specified in JIS Z 2241 taken in longitudinal direction, and shall be No.2,
No. 9A or No. 9B test piece for bars of under 6 mm in diameter or width across flats, and
No.4 test piece for those of 6 mm or over.
The test piece of the bar of 35 mm or over in diameter or width across flats shall be
taken from the part near the surface of the test specimen.

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7.3 Hardness test

The hardness test shall be according to JIS Z 2243 or JIS Z 2244. The test force
for Vickers hardness test shall be 4.903 N or over. The Vickers hardness test shall be
made along the circumference with a radius of approximately 1/3 of radius for the lateral
section of the bar.
7.4 Electrical conductivity test and electrical resistivity test

The electrical conductivity test and the electrical resistivity test shall be as given in
JIS H 0505.
In the case where it is unfeasible to take test pieces required in the electrical con-
ductivity test and the electrical resistivity test, the eddy-current type electrical conduc-
tivity meter may be used.
7.5 Season cracking test

The season cracking test shall be according to the ammonia test method, and car-
ried out as follows.
a) The test piece shall be cut out in length of 75 mm or over from the bar, degreased
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and dried. An ammonia solution of 11.8 % (mass fraction) or over shall be prepared
by diluting ammonia solution specified in JIS K 8085 with equivalent amount of
pure water. The test piece shall be put in a desiccator so as to be 50 mm to 100 mm
above the liquid surface of ammonia solution, and after kept in this ammonia at-
mosphere at ordinary temperature for 2 h or longer (see figure 2), the test piece
shall be removed from the desiccator.
b) The test piece shall be immediately washed with sulfuric acid of 10 % (mass frac-
tion), the surface shall be polished, then it shall be examined for the existence of
cracks by naked eye. In the case of the round bar of 25 mm or under in diameter,
it shall be examined for the existence of cracks with naked eye by bending it to ap-
proximately 15° for twice the inside radius of the diameter.
Supporting rod Test piece
Supporting stand
Ammonia solution of 11.8 %

Desiccator
(mass fraction) or over
Figure 2 Ammonia test method
7.6 Hydrogen embrittlement test

The hydrogen embrittlement test shall be carried out by heating the test piece in
hydrogen gas flow at 850°C ± 25°C for 30 min to 120 min followed by polishing and etch-
ing, then the crystal grain boundaries shall be examined by means of a microscope with
magnifications of 75 to 200.

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7.7 Dezincification corrosion test

The dezincification corrosion test shall be as follows.
a) The dezincification corrosion test shall be as given in either of the following.
Immersion test method (according to Annex A)
Electrochemical test method (according to Annex B)
b) The dezincification corrosion test shall be carried out at the timing when the manu-
facturing is newly commenced, or the manufacturing process is changed.
8 Inspection
The inspection shall be according to the following and that given in JIS H 0321 ap-
ply.
a) The frequency of inspection shall be at the discretion of the manufacturer. In case
of doubt on the discretion, it may be upon the agreement between the purchaser and
the manufacturer.
b) The appearance shall conform to the requirements of 5.1.
c) The chemical compositions shall conform to the requirements of 5.2.
d) The mechanical properties and other properties (electrical conductivity, electrical
resistivity, season cracking, hydrogen embrittlement and dezincification corrosion)
shall conform to the requirements of 5.3 to 5.7.
e) Dimensions and dimensional tolerances shall conform to the requirements of
clause 6.
9 Marking
The following items shall be marked on each package, each bundle or each product
by suitable means such as labelling.
a) Number of this Standard and product designation (symbol and temper)
Example: JIS H 3250 C 3604 BDS-F
b) Dimensions
Example 1 For round bars
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¢10 mm x 2 000 mm (diameter x length)

Example 2 For rectangular bars
15 mm x 25 mm x 2 000 mm (short side x long side x length)
Example 3 For rounded regular hexagonal bars
30 mm x 31 mm x 3 000 mm (width across flats x diameter of
circumscribed circle x length)
c) Manufacturing number
d) Manufacturer's name or its identifying brand

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10 Report
When requested by the purchaser at the time of ordering, the manufacturer shall
submit the report (record certification) to the purchaser on which the records of tests
and inspections agreed between the purchaser and the manufacturer are listed.
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Annex A (normative)
Dezincification corrosion test method
(immersion test method)
A.l Summary
The test piece shall be immersed in copper (II) chloride solution, then shall be ex-
amined for the dezincification depth and its form by microscopic observation.
A.2 Reagents and materials
A.2.1 Only reagents recognized as analytical grade, and distilled water or that of
equivalent purity shall be used.
A.2.2 Copper (II) chloride solution: 12.7 g of copper (II) chloride dihydrate (CuCb·
2H 20) dissolved in water and made to 1 000 ml
A.2.3 Phenolic resins or other non-conducting material with similar properties shall be
used for embedding of test pieces.
A.2.4 Ethanol shall be used for cleaning of test pieces.
A.3 Apparatus (see figure A.l)
A.3.1 A beaker made of glass shall be sealed by covering it with suitable plastic film
such as polyethylene secured with elastic thread or another method using non-metallic
material.
A.3.2 A water bath or oil bath shall be thermostatically controlled and the tempera-
ture shall be 75°C ± 5°C.
A.3.3 An optical microscope provided with the measuring scale of 10 ~m or under as

the minimum scale shall be used.
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Plastic film secured

with elastic thread
Beaker containing
Water bath or copper (II) chloride
oil bath solution
Embedded test piece
Heating device
Figure A.l Example of test apparatus
A.4 Test pieces
A.4.1 The test pieces shall be taken in such a way, for example by sawing or grinding
with light pressure, that the properties of materials are unaffected.
A.4.2 At least two test pieces shall be taken from each sample supplied for testing.
Both of parallel face and vertical face to the extruding direction shall be tested.
In each case, the test piece shall be cut from the portion including midway between
the axis and the periphery of the sample.
A.4.3 The area of each test piece to be exposed shall be approximately 100 mm2 • If the
size of the component or the section of the bar to be tested is too small to provide the
test area of this size, the largest possible test area shall be ensured.
A.5 Preparation of test piece
A.5.1 The test piece shall be embedded in phenolic resin or similar material (A.2.3),
and the test surface shall be ground using wet abrasive paper and finished with P500
or finer specified in JIS R 6253 or equivalent product (see figure A.2).
A.5.2 The test surface shall be cleaned with ethanol (A.2.4) prior to testing.
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Phenolic resin or
equivalent material
15 mmmin.
Ground test surface
Test piece
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Figure A.2 Embedded test piece with one test surface
A.6 Procedure
A.6.1 Positioning of test piece

The test pieces shall be placed in the beaker (A.3.1) containing the copper (II) chlo-
ride solution (A.2.2) so that the test surfaces are vertical and not less than 15 mm above
the bottom of the beaker. The plastic film shall then be placed over the beaker and se-
cured.
The copper (II) chloride solution of 250 ~~g ml shall be required per 100 mm2 of ex-
posed surface of the test piece.
A.6.2 Operating conditions

A.6.2.1 The beaker containing test pieces shall be placed in the thermostatically con-
trolled bath (A.3.2), the temperature of which shall be maintained at 75°C ± 5 °C dur-
ing the entire exposure period.
A.6.2.2 Different alloys shall not be tested simultaneously in the same beaker.
A.6.3 Duration of test

The test pieces shall be exposed continuously for 24 h ± 15 min. At the end of this
period, the test pieces shall be removed from the beaker, washed with water, rinsed with
ethanol and dried.
A.6.4 Preparation of sections for microscopic observation

The microscopic observation of test pieces shall be carried out as soon as possible
after exposure. If the test pieces are stored before the microscopic observation, they
shall be kept in a desiccator. Each test piece shall be cut at right angles to the exposed
test surface, and ground and polished for the microscopic observation. The total length
of the part through the exposed surface shall be 5 mm or over. If the dimensions of the
test piece is impracticable to this, the section shall be taken to provide the maxim urn
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A.6.5 Preparation of sample for microscopic observation

A.6.5.1 The test piece for microscopic observation prepared from each test piece shall
be examined using an optical microscope, and the maximum depth of dezincification
shall be recorded. The appropriate magnification shall be used so as to make the most
accurate measurement.
A.6.5.2 The length of the section to be observed shall be the maximum possible length.
If there is an evidence of edge effect such as a greater depth of dezincification along the
interface line between the embedding material and the brass, the maximum depth of
dezincification shall be measured at a sufficient distance from the interface line to ignore
such an effect.
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Annex B (normative)
Dezincification corrosion test method
(electrochemical test method)
B.l Summary
The anode polarization by constant current is carried out on the prepared test piece
(sample for electrode) in the chloride test liquid of which the pH is adjusted by means
of mixed gas containing carbon dioxide and hydrogen carbonate ions, and the depth of
the erosion formed and its configuration is examined.
B.2 Preparation of test liquid
B.2.l Water Demineralized water (water purified by ion exchange resin or distilled
water) shall be used.
B.2.2 Test liquid 0040 g of sodium hydrogen carbonate specified in JIS K 8622 and
29.22 g of sodium chloride specified in JIS K 8150 shall be dissolved in water and made
1 000 ml. The sodium hydrogen carbonate content shall be within the range of 0.34 giL
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to 0042 gIL (0.004 mollL to 0.005 mollL).
B.3 Apparatus and implement
B.3.l Corrosion test chamber Cylindrical glass container capable of sealing surely,
which is provided with a glass or resin lid with gas injection inlet, sample electrode inlet
and platinum electrode inlet (see figure B.1).
B.3.2 Thermostat water tank That capable of controlling temperature at 60°C

±2°C.
B.3.3 Optical microscope That provided with the measuring scale of 10 f-lm or
under in the minimum scale.
B.3.4 Thermometer That provided with the minimum read precision of not more
than 0.5 °C.
B.3.5 Metal polishing device That capable of up to buffing.
B.3.6 Constant current generating device That capable of applying direct current
up to 3.00 rnA.
B.3.7 pH meter That of 0.1 or under for the minimum read precision.
B.3.8 Platinum electrode Platinum plate of 30 mm x 30 mm x 0.1 mm (thickness)

or over provided with lead wire and protective tube.
B.3.9 Mixed gas Gas mixed so that the volume ratio of CO 2 : O 2 : N2 is 10 ± 0.5:
20 ± 1.0: 70 ± 1.5.
B.3.l0 Recorder for measuring tank voltage That capable of checking the nor-
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Constant d.c. - Mixed gas

generating device
-+
Recorder for measuring

voltage of chamber
Corrosion test
chamber
Sample for
electrode
Platinum electrode Thermostat
water tank
Figure B.l Test apparatus of anode polarization by constant current
B.4 Test method
B.4.1 Test piece
B.4.1.1 The test piece shall be cut in processing direction to 10 mm to 15 mm in length.
B.4.1.2 The test surface of the bar to be exposed shall be the right-angled section to
the processing direction. In such a case, cutting shall be so as to include the neighbour-
ing part of the surface.
B.4.1.3 The area of the test surface to be exposed shall be 70 mm 2 to 200 mm 2 •

When the sectional area of the object for testing exceeds this test surface to be ex-
posed, the test piece shall be prepared so that it includes the neighbouring part of sur-
face of object and adjusts to the specified area.
B.4.1.4 The test surface of test piece to be exposed shall be polished with abrasive
paper of P240 to P320 specified in JIS R 6253 or equivalent product, then cleaned and
degreased with alcohol, acetone, etc.
B.4.1.5 The test piece shall be embedded in resin so as to be capable of preparing the
test surface to be exposed. In such a case, the resin should be epoxy series; however,
phenol series or unsaturated polyester series may be used. The thermosetting type resin
is preferable because the cutting property of resin and the adhesiveness of the resin to
a test piece shall be considered.
B.4.1.6 A hole of 5 mm to 7 mm shall be opened so as to reach the test piece from the
side of resin, and a copper wire covered with polyvinyl resin and a protective tube of
acrylic resin shall be attached (see figure B.2). The test piece and the copper wire shall
be fixed to adhere with electrical conductive resin, and the protective tube and the resin
shall be fixed to adhere with quick drying resin (hereafter referred to as "sample for
electrode") .
B.4.1. 7 The test surface of the sample for electrode to be exposed shall be successively
polished with P240 to PI 200 of abrasive paper specified in JIS R 6253 or equivalent
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product, then sufficiently cleaned with water (demineralized water). For the cleaning
with water, an ultrasonic cleaning is most desirable.
Copper wire coated

with polyvinyl
chloride resin
Protective tube of
acrylic resin
Epoxy series
resin ~
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Test piece
Figure B.2 Sample for electrode
B.4.2 Operation
B.4.2.1 The thermostat water tank shall be adjusted to the prescribed temperature
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(60°C ± 2°C).
B.4.2.2 The corrosion test chamber containing the test liquid of 500 ml to 1 000 ml
shall be installed.
B.4.2.3 The test chamber shall be saturated by passing the mixed gas (for 30 min to
60 min). In such a case, for the reference of saturation, the pH of test liquid is mea-
sured and it shall be within the range between 6.5 and 7.0. The mixed gas shall be
continuously injected during the test duration for maintaining the saturated condition.
B.4.2.4 The platinum electrode and the sample for electrode shall be set in the test
chamber and connected to the constant current generating device. In such a case, the
surface of the both electrodes shall be made vertical to the bottom part of chamber and
parallel, and the distance between the electrodes shall be 20 mm ± 5 mm.
B.4.2.5 For stabilizing the test surface of sample for electrode to be exposed, it shall
be left as it is for 10 min to 15 min and the current shall be applied at the prescribed
current density.
Current density: 1.0 mAlcm2 ± 0.05 mAlcm 2 Applying time: 24 h ± 15 min
B.4.2.6 The sample for electrode shall be taken out quickly from the test chamber after
finishing the test, cleaned with water, alcohol, etc. and dried.
B.4.3 Preparation of sample for microscopic observation
B.4.3.1 The test piece shall be embedded in resin after the completion of the test to be
capable of observing the section of corroded surface by the microscope. The sample shall
be embedded so that it is parallel in processing direction to the bottom part of resin and
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B.4.3.2 The sample shall be cut up to approximately 1/3 of the length of diameter of
test surface to be exposed, and the section of corroded surface shall be exposed for mi-
croscopic observation. Then, it shall be successively polished with abrasive paper speci-
fied in JIS R 6253 or equivalent product, and buffed as final finishing. The etching after
buffing shall not be principally carried out.
B.4.4 Measurement of erosion depth by microscopic observation
B.4.4.1 When the erosion depth from the test surface to be exposed at the commence-
ment of test is measured, a microscope shall be used at a magnification of approximately
200 times.
B.4.4.2 After the section of corroded surface is uniformly observed with the microscope,
one to two visual fields being assumed to indicate the maximum value of erosion depth
shall be selected. For the erosion depth, it shall be directly measured with the micro-
scope or measured based on the pictures after photographing.
B.4.4.3 The maximum erosion depth shall be the measured value at the deepest part
among all the sections of corroded surface. If the edge effect is obvious, for example
there is a deep erosion area along the boundary between resin and brass, the maximum
erosion depth shall be measured at a sufficient distance from the boundary so as to dis-
regard the edge effect. If the edge effect is too significant, retest is required.
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B.4.4.4 The dezincification forms shall be classified by corrosion form (layer-like or
stopper-like) and by phase [such as (a+ [3) phase, [3 phase] as occasion demands accord-
ing to the priority.
B.5 Evaluation of dezincification corrosion sensitivity
B.5.1 The evaluation of dezincification corrosion sensitivity shall be carried out accord-
ing to the maximum erosion depth, and shall be the following Type 1 to Type 3.
The application of type shall be specified according to the respective product stan-
dards, or upon the agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer.
Type 1: 70 !-lm max. for maximum erosion depth
B.5.2 For the dezincification form, the corrosion form or the corrosion phase shall be
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Annex C (informative)
Standard dimensions of bars
The standard dimensions of bars are as given in table C.1 and table C.2 for reference.
The standard dimensions mean those that are most commonly distributed in the market.
Table C.I Standard dimensions of bars

(Alloy No.: C 3601 • C 3602 • C 3603 • C 3604 • C 3605)
Unit: mm
A a) Shape A a) Shape A a)
Shape
Round Regular Square Round Regular System Round Regular Square
hexagonal hexagonal hexagonal
3.0 0 - - 16 0 - -
35 0 0 0
3.5 0 - -
17 0 0 0 36 0 0 0
4.0 0 0 -
18 0 - -
38 0 - -
4.5 0 0 -
19 0 0 0 40 0 0 0
5.0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 41 -
0 0
5.5 0 0 0 21 0 0 - 42 0 - -
6 0 0 0 22 0 0 0 45 0 0 -
7 0 0 0 23 0 0 -
46 -
0 -
8 0 0 0 24 0 0 0 48 0 - -
9 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 50 0 0 -
10 0 0 0 26 0 0 -
60 0 - -
11 0 0 - 27 0 0 0 70 0 - -
12 0 0 0 28 0 - -
80 0 - -
13 0 0 0 29 0 0 -
90 0 - -
14 0 0 -
30 0 0 0 100 0 - -
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15 0 0 0 32 0 0 0
Note a) A means the diameter for round bar, and the width across flats for square bar and regular
hexagonal bar.
Table C.2 Standard dimensions of drawn bars for flare nut use
(Alloy No.: C 3604 • C 3771)
Unit: mm
Width across flats Shape
Regular hexagonal
17 0
22 0
24 0
26 0
27 0
29 0
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Bibliography
JBMA T303 Testing and evaluation method for dezincification corrosion of brass
materials (Technical standard issued by Japan Copper and Brass As-
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JIS H 3250 :2015

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Date of Establishment: 1977-05-01

JIS H 3250: 2015, First English edition published in 2015-08

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1 Scope················································· ...................................................... ·····················1

4 Designation, type and symbol ...................................................... ···························3

7.1 Chemical analysis···································································································· 21

9 Marking··············································· ...................................................... ················23

Annex B (normative) Dezincification corrosion test method (electrochemical

Annex C (informative) Standard dimensions of bars ················································33

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Company Address Type of Date of Designation

production method thereof

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Company Address Type of Date of Designation

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Copper and copper alloy rods and bars

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JIS K 8085 Ammonia solution (Reagent)

3 Terms and definitions

3.1 oxygen free copper

3.2 dezincification corrosion resistant free-cutting brass

3.3 lead-Iess/cadmium-Iess free-cutting brass

3.4 bismuth series lead-Iess/cadmium-Iess free-cutting brass

3.5 silicon series lead-Iess/cadmium-Iess free-cutting brass

3.6 dezincification depth

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3.7 erosion depth

3.8 constant current anode polarization

3.9 eddy-current type electrical conductivity meter

4 Designation, type and symbol

Table 1 Designation, type and symbol

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lead-less/ Drawn C 6931 BD b), d) machinability and hot forgeability.

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5.2 Chemical compositions

Table 2 Chemical compositions of bars

71.5 max. max.

67.0 max. max.

63.0 max. max.

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64.0 max. max. 1.5

62.0 max. max. 1.0

60.5 max. 1.0 2.0 2.5

59.0 max. 1.5 2.0 3.0

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Table 3 Chemical compositions of lead-Iess/cadmium-Iess free-cutting

64.0 4.0 2.5 max. max. max. max.

64.0 4.0 3.0 max. 0.10 max. max.

59.0 max. max. max. max.

5.3 Mechanical properties

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Alloy Tem- Product Division of Tensile test Hardness test

C 1100 C 1100 BE-F c)

C 1020 BF-F c) 100 min.

C 1220 BD-O and incl. 110

C 1100 BD-1I2H c) and excl. 6.0

C 1220 BD-1I2H and incl. 25