**Test values are nominal approximations and depend on specimen
size and orientation.
Physical Properties
Thermal Conductivity
BTU/ (sq ft-ft-hr-F)
20
Specific Heat
BTU/lb/ºF @ 68F
.105
Thermal Expansion
Per °F from 68 F to 572 F
.0000090
Density
lb/cu in @ 68 F
.276
Electrical Conductivity* (Annealed)
% IACS @ 68 F
7
Modulus of Elasticity (Tension)
KSI
17,000
*Volume basis
Fabrication Properties
Capacity for being cold worked
Fair
Capacity for being hot formed
Good
Machinability Rating (Free Cutting
Brass=100)
30
Suitability for being joined by:
Soldering/Fair
Brazing/Fair
Oxyacetylene Welding/Not
Recommended
Gas Shielded Arc
Welding/Excellent
Coated Metal Arc Welding/Good
Resistance Welding
Spot/Good
Seam/Fair
Butt/Good
The values listed above represent reasonable
approximations suitable for general engineering use. Due to commercial
variations in composition and to manufacturing limitations, they should not
be used for specification purposes. See applicable A.S.T.M. specification
references.