French 
USA CorporateCuZn5 / C21000
Physical
| US Customary | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Melting Point - Liquidus | 1950 F | 1066 C |
| Melting Point - Solidus | 1920 F | 1049 C |
| Density | 0.32 lb/in3 at 68 F | 8.86 gm/cm3 @ 20 C |
| Specific Gravity | 8.86 | 8.86 |
| Electrical Resistivity | 18.5 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F | 3.08 microhm-cm @ 20 C |
| Electrical Conductivity | 56 %IACS @ 68 F | 0.328 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 135.0 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2·oF)at 68F | 233.6 W/m · oK at 20 C |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 10.0 ·10-6 per oF (68-572 F) | 18.0 ·10-6 per oC (20-300 C) |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.09 Btu/lb/oF at 68 F | 377.1 J/kg · oK at 293 K |
| Modulas of Elasticity in Tension | 17000 ksi | 117000 MPa |
| Modulus of Rigidity | 6400 ksi | 44130 MPa |
Common Fabrication Processes
Blanking, Coining, Drawing, Etching, Forming and Bending, Piercing and Punching, Shearing, Spinning, Squeezing and Swaging, Stamping
Fabrication Properties
| Joining Technique | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Soldering | Excellent |
| Brazing | Excellent |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Good |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Good |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
| Spot Weld | Not Recommended |
| Seam Weld | Not Recommended |
| Butt Weld | Good |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Excellent |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Good |
| Machinability Rating | 20 |