Sep 13 2012
Topics Covered
IntroductionChemical CompositionPhysical PropertiesMechanical PropertiesThermal propertiesOther DesignationsFabrication and Heat Treatment Machinability Welding Heat Treatment
Introduction
UNS C97300 alloy is anti-corrosive and ductile. The addition of iron to the alloy makes it resistant to flowing sea-water. UNS C97300 alloy is used in marine applications, condensers and heat exchangers.
The following datasheet provides chemical composition and properties of UNS C97300 alloy.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of UNS C97300 alloy is given in the following table.
Element |
Content (%) |
Cu |
56 |
Sn |
2 |
Pb |
10 |
Ni |
12 |
Zn |
20 |
Physical Properties
The following table details the physical properties of UNS C97300 alloy.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Density |
8.95 g/cm3 |
0.323 lb/in³ |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of UNS C97300 alloy are shown in the following table.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Hardness, Brinell |
55 |
55 |
Tensile strength |
240 MPa |
34800 psi |
Yield strength |
115 MPa |
16700 psi |
Elongation at break |
20.00% |
20.00% |
Elastic modulus |
117 GPa |
16969 ksi |
Poisson's ratio |
0.34 |
0.34 |
Thermal properties
The following table discusses the thermal properties of UNS C97300 alloy.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Thermal conductivity( @20°C/68°F) |
28.5 W/mK |
198 BTUin/hr.ft².°F |
Thermal expansion co-efficient (@20 - 260°C/68 - 500°F) |
16.0 µm/m°C |
9.00 µin/in°F |
Other Designations
Equivalent designations to UNS C97300 alloy include:
- ASTM B271
- ASTM B30
- ASTM B505
- ASTM B584
- ASTM B763
- SAE J461
- SAE J462
Fabrication and Heat Treatment
Machinability
UNS C97300 alloy has a machinability rating of 70.
Welding
The preferred welding techniques for UNS C97300 are soldering and brazing. Coated metal arc welding, gas shielded arc welding, carbon arc welding and oxyacetylene welding are not recommended for this alloy.
Heat Treatment
UNS C97300 alloy does not respond to heat treatment.