ASTM B169 Specification

Scope

This specification2 establishes the requirements for Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C61300 and C61400 aluminum bronze sheet, strip, and rolled bar. 1.2 The products made to this specification are commonly used for drawing, forming, stamping, and bending applications and are not intended for electrical applications.

Chemical Composition


Element
Composition,%
Copper Alloy UNS No.
C61300AC61400
Copper (including silver)remainderremainder
Lead, max0.010.01
Iron2.0–3.01.5–3.5
Zinc, max0.100.20
Aluminum6.0–7.56.0–8.0
Manganese, max0.201.0
Phosphorus, max0.0150.015
Silicon, max0.10
Tin0.20–0.50
Nickel (including cobalt), max0.15

Note :

A. When the product is for subsequent welding applications and is so specified by the purchaser, chromium shall be 0.05 % max, cadmium 0.05 % max, zirconium 0.05 % max, and zinc 0.05 % max.

Mechanical Properties (Inch-Pound)

Copper Alloy UNS No.Temper DesignationAThickness, in.Width, in.Tensile Strength min, ksiBYield Strength at 0.5 % Extension Under Load, min, ksiBYield Strength at 0.2 % Extension Under Load, min, ksiBElongation in 2 in., min, %
StandardFormer
C61300O25, O60, or M20soft1⁄2 and underall widths75363435
   Over 1⁄2 to 2, inclall widths72323035
   Over 2 to 5, inclall widths65282635
C61400O25, O60, or M20soft1⁄2 and underall widths72323035
   Over 1⁄2 to 2, inclall widths70302835
   Over 2 to 5, inclall widths65282635

Note :

A. Standard designations defined in Classification B601. B ksi = 1000 psi.

Mechanical Properties (SI)

Copper Alloy UNS No.Temper DesignationAThickness, in.Width, in.Tensile Strength min, MPaYield Strength at 0.5 % Extension Under Load, min, MPaYield Strength at 0.2 % Extension Under Load, min, MPaElongation in 2 in., min, %
StandardFormer
C61300O25, O60, or M20soft12.0 and underall widths51525023535
   Over 12.0 to 50.0, inclall widths49522020535
   Over 50.0 to 140 inclall widths45019518035

C61400

 

O25, O60, or M20soft12.0 and underall widths49522020535
   Over 12.0 to 50.0, inclall widths48520519535
   Over 50.0 to 140 inclall widths45019518035

Note :

A. Standard designations defined in Classification B601.