ASTM B98 Specification

Scope

This specification establishes requirements for coppersilicon rod, bar, and shapes for UNS Alloys C65100, C65500,and C66100.The values stated in inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, SI units are shown in brackets. The values in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification.

Chemical Composition

 Composition, % Maximum (Unless Shown as a Range or Minimum)
Copper Alloy UNS No.
C65100C65500C66100
Copper (Includes silver)remainderremainderremainder
Lead0.050.050.20–0.8
Iron0.80.80.25
Zinc1.51.51.5
Manganese0.70.50–1.31.5
Silicon0.8–2.02.8–3.82.8–3.5
Nickel (includes cobalt). . .0.6. . .

Mechanical Properties

Temper DesignationDiameter or Distance Between Parallel Surfaces,A in.Tensile Strength min, ksiYield Strength at 0.5 % Extension Under Load, min, ksiElongation in 4 3 Diameter or Thickness of Standard Name Specimen, min, %B
StandardName
Copper Alloy UNS No. C65100 Rods, Bars, and Shapes
O60Soft annealAll forms, all sizes401230
H02Half-hardRods:   
  Up to 1⁄2, incl552011
  Over 1⁄2 to 2, incl552012
  Bars and shapesCCC
H04HardRods:   
  Up to 1⁄2, incl65358
  Over 1⁄2 to 2, incl653510
  Bars and shapesCCC
H06Extra-hardRods:   
  Up to 1⁄2, incl85556
  Over 1⁄2 to 1, incl75458
  Over 1 to 11⁄2, incl75408
Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C65500 and C66100 Rectangular Bars
O60Soft annealAll sizes521535
H04HardUp to 1, incl653820
  Over 1 to 11⁄2, incl603025
  Over 11⁄2 to 3, incl552427
Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C65500 and C66100 Rods, Square Bars, and Shapes
O60Soft annealAll forms, all sizes521535
H01Quarter-hardAll forms, all sizes552425
H02Half-hardRods and square bars:   
  Up to 2, incl703820
  ShapesCCC
H04HardRods and square bars:   
  Up to 1⁄4, incl90558
  Over 1⁄4 to 1, incl905213
  Over 1 to 11⁄2, incl804315
  Over 11⁄2 to 3, incl703817
  Over 3CCC
  ShapesCCC
H06Extra-hardRods: up to 1⁄2, incl100557

Note :

A. For rectangular bar, the Distance Between Parallel Surfaces refers to thickness.
B. In any case a minimum gage length of 1 in. shall be used.
C. As agreed upon between manufacturer and purchaser.

Temper DesignationDiameter or Distance Between Parallel Surfaces,A mmTensile Strength min, MPaYield Strength at 0.5 % Extension Under Load, min, MPaElongation, min, %B
StandardName
Copper Alloy UNS No. C65100 Rods, Bars, and Shapes
O60Soft annealAll forms, all sizes2758530
H02Half-hardRods:   
  Up to 12, incl38014011
  Over 12 to 2, incl38014012
  Bars and shapesCCC
H04HardRods:   
  Up to 1⁄2, incl4502408
  Over 1⁄2 to 2, incl45024010
  Bars and shapesCCC
H06Extra-hardRods:   
  Up to 1⁄2, incl5853806
  Over 1⁄2 to 1, incl5153108
  Over 1 to 11⁄2, incl5152758
Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C65500 and C66100 Rectangular Bars
O60Soft annealAll sizes36010535
H04HardUp to 1, incl45026020
  Over 1 to 11⁄2, incl41520525
  Over 11⁄2 to 3, incl38016527
Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C65500 and C66100 Rods, Square Bars, and Shapes
O60Soft annealAll forms, all sizes36010535
H01Quarter-hardAll forms, all sizes38016525
H02Half-hardRods and square bars:   
  Up to 2, incl48526020
  ShapesCCC
H04HardRods and square bars:   
  Up to 1⁄4, incl6153808
  Over 1⁄4 to 1, incl61536013
  Over 1 to 11⁄2, incl54529515
  Over 11⁄2 to 3, incl48526017
  Over 3CCC
  ShapesCCC
H06Extra-hardRods: up to 1⁄2, incl6903807

Note :

A. For rectangular bar, the Distance Between Parallel Surfaces refers to thickness.
B. Elongation values are based on a gage length of 5.65 times the square root of the area for dimensions greater than 2.5 mm.
C. As agreed upon between manufacturer and purchaser.

Rockwell Hardness Requirements (Imperial)

Temper DesignationDiameter or Distance Between Parallel Surfaces,B in.Rockwell B Hardness Determined on the Cross Section Midway Between Surface Standard Name and Center
StandardName
Copper Alloy UNS No. C65100 Rods, Bars, and Shapes
H02Half-hard0.5 to 2.0 , incl60–85
H04Hard0.5 to 2.0, incl65–90
H06Extra-hardC0.5 to 1.5, incl75–95
Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C65500 and C66100 Rectangular Bars
H04Hard0.5 to 3.0, incl60–95
Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C65500 and C66100 Rods, Square Bars, and Shapes
H02Half-hard0.5 to 1.0, incl75–95
  over 1.0 to 1.5, incl75–95
  over 1.5 to 3.0, incl75–95
H04Hard0.5 to 1.0, incl85–100
  over 1.0 to 1.5, incl80–95
  over 1.5 to 3.0, incl75–95

Note:

A. Rockwell hardnesses are not established for diameters less than 0.5 in..
B. For rectangular bar, the Distance Between Parallel Surfaces refers to thickness.
C. Bars and shapes are not produced in the H06 temper.

Rockwell Hardness Requirements (Metric)

Temper DesignationDiameter or Distance Between Parallel Surfaces,B in.Rockwell B Hardness Determined on the Cross Section Midway Between Surface Standard Name and Center
StandardName
Copper Alloy UNS No. C65100 Rods, Bars, and Shapes
H02Half-hard12 to 50, incl60–85
H04Hard12 to 50, incl65–90
H06Extra-hardC12 to 50, incl75–95
Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C65500 and C66100 Rectangular Bars
H04Hard12 to 75, incl60–95
Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C65500 and C66100 Rods, Square Bars, and Shapes
H02Half-hard12 to 25, incl75–95
  25 to 38, incl75–95
  over 38 to 75, incl75–95
H04Hard12 to 25, incl85–100
  over 25 to 38, incl80–95
  over 38 to 75, incl75–95

Note:

A. Rockwell hardnesses are not established for diameters less than 12 mm.
B. For rectangular bar, the Distance Between Parallel Surfaces refers to thickness.
C. Bars and shapes are not produced in the H06 temper.