Copper Alloy Data

C84400

C84400
Tradename: Valve Metal
Designation:
Active? True
Inactive Date:
US EPA Registered Antimicrobial? False
Chemical Composition

Element
(1,2)
Cu Pb Sn Zn Fe P(3) Ni(4) Al S Sb Si
Min (%) 78.0 6.0 2.3 7.0

Max (%) 82.0 8.0 3.5 10.0 0.40 0.02 1.0 0.005 0.08 0.25 0.005

(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.3% min. (2) In determining Cu min., Cu may be calculated as Cu + Ni. (3) For continuous castings P shall be 1.5% max. (4) Ni value includes Co.

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Mechanical Properties*

Tensile Strength YS-0.5% Ext Elongation Izod

Form Temper Temper Code (ksi) (ksi) (%) Brinell Hardness, 500 kg load (ft-lbs)
As Centrifugal Cast As Centrifugal Cast M02 29 Min for Standard 13 Min for Standard 18 Min for Standard

As Continuous Cast As Continuous Cast M07 30 Min for Standard 15 Min for Standard 16 Min for Standard

29 Min for Standard 13 Min for Standard 18 Min for Standard

As Sand Cast As Sand Cast M01 55 Typ 8 Typ
34 Typ 15 Typ 26 Typ

* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).

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Physical Properties

Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1840

Melting Point - Solidus°F 1549

Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.314

Specific Gravity 8.69

Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 16.4

Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 41.8

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210⁻⁶ per °F (68 – 572°F) 10

Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.09

Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 13000

Magnetic Permeability 1

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Casting Characteristics

Casting Attribute Level

Casting Yield High

Drossing Medium

Effect of Section Size High

Fluidity Medium

Gassing Medium

Patternmakers Shrinkageinches per foot 3/16

Shrinkage in Solidification Medium

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Fabrication Properties

Technique Suitability Footnote

Soldering Excellent

Brazing Good Since brazing is performed in the hot short range, strain must be avoided during the brazing and cooling period.

Oxyacetylene Welding Not Recommended

Gas Shielded Arc Welding Not Recommended

Coated Metal Arc Welding Fair

Machinability Rating 90

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Common Fabrication Processes
Casting

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Thermal Properties

Treatment Value* Time**

Stress Relief 500

Solution Treatment 0
*
Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.
**
For Stress Relief, Solution Treatment and Annealing - Time is measured in hours/inch of thickness. For Precipitation Heat Treatment - Time is measured in hours.

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Typical uses

Product Category Product Reason Category Reason

Ornamental Fixtures Appearance Appearance

Ornamental Fixtures Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Architecture
Ornamental Fixtures Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Ornamental Fixtures Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Cases for Dead Bolt Locks Appearance Appearance

Cases for Dead Bolt Locks Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Cases for Dead Bolt Locks Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Cases for Dead Bolt Locks Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Dead Bolt Locks Appearance Appearance

Dead Bolt Locks Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Dead Bolt Locks Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Dead Bolt Locks Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Door Hardware for Prisons Appearance Appearance

Door Hardware for Prisons Casting Characteristics Castability

Builders Hardware
Door Hardware for Prisons Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Door Hardware for Prisons Corrosion Resistance Oxidation Resistance

Door Hardware for Prisons Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Door Hardware for Prisons Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Hardware Appearance Appearance

Hardware Casting Characteristics Castability

Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Hardware Corrosion Resistance Oxidation Resistance

Hardware Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Hardware Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Cooling Equipment Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity

Cooling Equipment Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Cooling Equipment Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Building
Heating Equipment Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity

Heating Equipment Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Heating Equipment Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

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 Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Musical Instruments Appearance Appearance

Musical Instruments Casting Characteristics Castability

Consumer Musical Instruments Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Musical Instruments Damping Characteristics Resonant Frequency, Damping Capacity

Musical Instruments Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Electrical Equipment Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity

Electrical Equipment Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity

Electrical Electrical Equipment Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Electrical Equipment Corrosion Resistance Oxidation Resistance

Electrical Equipment Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Low Pressure Fittings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Low Pressure Fittings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Low Pressure Fittings Pressure Tight Pressure Tight

Pump Fixtures Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Pump Fixtures Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Pump Fixtures Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Pump Fixtures Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Valve Bodies for the Water Industry Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Valve Bodies for the Water Industry Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water

Valve Bodies for the Water Industry Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water

Valve Bodies for the Water Industry Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Valve Bodies for the Water Industry Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Industrial
Valve Bodies for the Water Industry Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Valve Seat Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Valve Seat Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Valve Seat Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Valves Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Valves Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Valves Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability

Valves Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Valves for Water Meters Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Valves for Water Meters Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water

Valves for Water Meters Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Valves for Water Meters Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

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 Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Boat Parts Appearance Appearance

Boat Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Boat Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water

Boat Parts Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Marine Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Marine Marine Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water

Marine Hardware Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Nuts for Transducers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Nuts for Transducers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water

Nuts for Transducers Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Nuts for Transducers Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Fixtures Appearance Appearance

Fixtures Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Fixtures Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Fixtures Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Plumbing
Fixtures Pressure Tight Pressure Tight

Pipe Fittings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Pipe Fittings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Pipe Fittings Pressure Tight Pressure Tight

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Applicable Specifications

Form Sub-Form System Standard Description

As Centrifugal Cast Castings ASTM B271/B271M COPPER BASE ALLOY CENTRIFUGAL CASTINGS

As Continuous Cast Castings ASTM B505/B505M COPPER BASE ALLOY CONTINUOUS CASTINGS

Castings ASTM B584 COPPER ALLOY SAND CASTINGS FOR GENERAL APPLICATIONS
As Sand Cast
Castings ASTM B763/B763M COPPER ALLOY SAND CASTINGS FOR VALVE APPLICATIONS

ASME B16.15 CAST BRONZE THREADED FITTINGS

ASME B16.18 CAST COPPER ALLOY SOLDER-JOINT PRESSURE FITTINGS

ASME B16.23 CAST COPPER ALLOY SOLDER-JOINT DRAINAGE FITTINGS - DWV

Fitting ASME B16.24 BRONZE PIPE FLANGES AND FLANGED FITTINGS

ASME B16.26 CAST COPPER ALLOY FITTINGS FOR FLARED COPPER TUBES

ASME B16.32 CAST COPPER ALLOY SOLDER-JOINT FITTINGS FOR SOLVENT DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

ASTM B584 COPPER ALLOY SAND CASTINGS FOR GENERAL APPLICATIONS

Ingot
ASTM B30 COPPER BASE ALLOYS IN INGOT FORM

Unions FEDERAL WW-U-516 UNIONS, BRASS OR BRONZE

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Corrosion Properties
No information available.

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