Copper Sand Cast Alloy (UNS C87400) – Mechanical Properties

Nov 29 2012

UNS C87400 copper alloy has a copper content of not less than 79%.

The following table shows the mechanical properties of UNS C87400 sand cast alloy as a function of heat treatment.

Temper Tensile Str. Yield Str. Elong.
M01 379 MPa (55 ksi) 165 MPa (24 ksi) 30%
345 MPa (50 ksi) 145 MPa (21 ksi) 18%

The chemical composition of UNS C87400 copper alloy is outlined in the following table.

Element Content (%)
Copper, Cu 79
Zinc, Zn 12.0-16.0
Tin, Sn 2.5-4.0
Lead, Pb 0.1
Aluminum, Al 0.8

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