Copper and Copper Alloy Ingots and Castings

Table 7: EN 1982 Copper and Copper Alloy Ingots and Castings Compositions, Uses and Typical Properties
Material Designation
Symbol
for
Castings
(1)
Number
for
Castings
(2)
Composition, %, Range or Max
Cu
Al
Fe
Mn
Ni
Pb
Si
Sn
Zn
Others
Nearest
Equivalent
in Old
BS 1400
Characteristics
and Uses
Typical Minimum Mechanical Properties

(Properties vary significantly with
method of casting)
Relevant Casting Processes and

Designations (4)
0.2%
GS
GZ
GP
GC
Tensile Elongation Hardness GM
Proof
Die
Centri
Pressure
Strength Strength
(%)
(HB)
2
Sand
Continuous
Casting
-fugal
Die
(N/mm2) (N/mm )
Copper and Copper-chromium (High Conductivity Coppers)

Cu-C
CC040A
Castings shall be made from the copper grades Cu-CATH-2, Cu-ETP-2 and Cu-FRHC
CuCr1-C
CC140C
Rem.
CC750S
63.0 - 66.0
HCC1
0.4 - 1.2 Cr
CC1 - TF
Electrical and thermal

applications.
Additionally specified
by minimum
conductivity
requirements.
eg. 93-99% IACS
40
150
25
40
250
350
10
95
70
180
12
45
280
400
110
120
280
10
70
150
300
15
90
120
280
10
70
180
350
10
90
Copper-zinc (Brasses)
CuZn33Pb2-C
1.0
CC751S
63.5 - 66.0
CuZn35Pb2Al-C
CC752S
61.5 - 64.5 0.3 - 0.70
CuZn37Pb2Ni1AlFe-C
CC753S
58.0 - 61.0
CC754S
58.0 - 63.0
CuZn39Pb1AlB-C
CC755S
59.5 - 61.0
CuZn15As-C
CC760S
83.0 - 88.0
0.4 - 0.8
0.8
0.5 - 0.8
0.5 - 1.2
0.8
1.3 - 2.2 0.065 - 1.1
Rem.
1.5 - 2.5
Rem.
1.8 - 2.5
1.0
0.8
0.5 - 2.5
0.05 - 0.2
1.0
1.2 - 1.7
1.0
Rem.
0.8
DZR2
0.15 As
Rem.
DZR1
-
Rem.
DCB3
General purposes,
extensively for
plumbing fittings.
Boron in CC755S
gives superior
strength for thin
sections.
Rem.
0.05 - 0.15 As
SCB6
Brazable. Good
corrosion resistance.
70
160
20
45
Rem.
Silicon brass for

valves and water
fittings.
300
500
130
Rem.
HTB3
480
750
190
Rem.
200
430
110
Rem.
260
600
12
140
Rem.
HTB1
High tensile
brasses for
engineering
castings when
good wear
resistance is
required and high
loads encountered.
200
480
18
110
General purpose, high

quality engineering
castings.
170
450
25
105
130
380
30
75
For gears and

general bearing
applications offering
higher
corrosion/erosion
resistance than
gunmetals. The lead
in CC482K gives
improved
machinability and
the nickel in CC484K
increases strength
and hardness.
160
270
10
80
170
310
85
150
280
90
150
270
85
180
300
10
95
0.1
CuZn25Al5Mn4Fe3-C
CC762S
60.0 - 67.0
3.0 - 7.0
1.5 - 4.0 2.5 - 5.0
3.0
CuZn32Al2Mn2Fe1-C
CC763S
59.0 - 67.0
1.0 - 2.5
0.5 - 2.0 1.0 - 3.5
2.5
CuZn34Mn3Al2Fe1-C
CC764S
55.0 - 66.0
1.0 - 3.0
0.5 - 2.5 1.0 - 4.0
3.0
CuZn35Mn2Al1Fe1-C
CC765S
57.0 - 65.0
0.5 - 2.5
0.5 - 2.0 0.5 - 3.0
6.0
CuZn37Al1-C
CC766S
60.0 - 64.0
0.3 - 1.8
2.0
Rem.
CuZn38Al-C
CC767S
59.0 - 64.0
0.1 - 0.8
1.0
Rem.
DCB1
1.0
Fine grained, freely

machinable.
78.0 - 83.0
1.0
Dezincification
resistant alloys for
water fittings in
areas with
aggressive waters.
(3)
CC761S
1.0
General purpose
applications
Rem.
CuZn16Si4-C
1.5
3.0 - 5.0
SCB3
Copper-tin (Gunmetals and Phosphor-Bronzes)

CuSn10-C
CC480K 88.0 - 90.0
CuSn11P-C
CC481K 87.0 - 89.5
CuSn11Pb2-C
CC482K 83.5 - 87.0
2.0
0.40
1.0 - 2.5
10.5 - 12.5
CuSn12-C
CC483K 85.0 - 88.5
2.0
0.60
0.7
11.0 - 13.0
PB2
CuSn12Ni2-C
CC484K 84.5 - 87.5
11.0 - 13.0
CT2
Notes:
(1) Symbol finishes B for material in ingot form
(2) Number begins CB for material in ingot form
NB. Ingots are not specified for high conductivity coppers
(3) Boron for grain refining
2.0
0.2
1.0
0.5 - 1.0
1.5 - 2.5 0.05 - 0.40
(4) GM permanent mould casting

GS sand casting
GZ centrifugal casting
GP pressure die casting
GC continuous casting
9.0 - 11.0
CT1
10.0 - 11.5
PB1
2.0
Copper and Copper Alloys
10
CuZn39Pb1Al-C
0.25 - 0.5
1.5
EN Coppers and Copper Alloys
CuZn33Pb2Si-C
1.0 - 3.0
Table 7 (continued): EN 1982 Copper and Copper Alloy Ingots and Castings Compositions, Uses and Typical Properties
Material Designation
Symbol
for
Castings
(1)
Typical Minimum Mechanical Properties

(Properties vary significantly with
method of casting)
Composition, %, Range or Max
Number
for
Castings
(2)
Cu
Al
Fe
Mn
Ni
Pb
Si
Sn
Zn
Others
Nearest
Equivalent
in Old
BS 1400
Characteristics
and Uses
Relevant Casting Processes and

Designations (4)
GM
GS
GZ
GP
GC
0.2%
Tensile
Proof Strength Elongation Hardness
Die
Centri Pressure
Strength (N/mm2
(%)
(HB)
)
Sand
Continuous
(N/mm2)
Casting
-fugal
Die
Copper-tin-lead (Gunmetals and Leaded Bronzes)

81.0 - 86.0
2.0
0.05
3.0 - 6.0
2.0 - 3.5
7.0 - 9.5
LG1
CuSn5Zn5Pb5-C
CC491K
83.0 - 87.0
2.0
0.10
4.0 - 6.0
4.0 - 6.0
4.0 - 6.0
LG2
CuSn7Zn2Pb3-C
CC492K
85.0 - 89.0
2.0
0.10
2.5 - 3.5
6.0 - 8.0
1.5 - 3.5
LG4
CuSn7Zn4Pb7-C
CC493K
81.0 - 85.0
2.0
0.10
5.0 - 8.0
6.0 - 8.0
2.0 - 5.0
CuSn5Pb9-C
CC494K
80.0 - 87.0
2.0
0.10
8.0 - 10.0
4.0 - 6.0
2.0
LB4
CuSn10Pb10-C
CC495K
78.0 - 82.0
2.0
0.10
8.0 - 11.0
9.0 - 11.0
2.0
LB2
CuSn7Pb15-C
CC496K
74.0 - 80.0
0.5 - 2.0
0.10
13.0 - 17.0
6.0 - 8.0
2.0
LB1
CuSn5Pb20-C
CC497K
70.0 - 78.0
0.5 - 2.0
0.10
18.0 - 23.0
4.0 - 6.0
2.0
LB5
70
12
70
200
60
110
220
65
90
200
65
75
175
50
170
470
15
100
200
550
18
130
220
550
20
120
280
650
12
150
380
750
185
275
630
18
150
100
280
25
70
120
340
18
80
250
440
18
115
230
440
18
115
Leaded gunmetals
giving good corrosion
resistance with
moderate strength
and good
castability.
Applications include
pumps, valves
and bearings.
100
220
12
70
110
230
10
65
130
240
12
120
240
Leaded tin bronzes

whose plasticity
increases with
lead content for
bearings when
some measure of
plasticity is required
and for when there is
a risk of scoring
mating materials.
80
Copper-aluminium (Aluminium Bronzes)
11
CuAl9-C
CC330G
88.0 - 92.0
8.0 - 10.5
1.2
0.50
1.0
CuAl10Fe2-C
CC331G
83.0 - 89.5
8.5 - 10.5
1.5 - 3.5
1.0
1.5
AB1
CuAl10Ni3Fe2-C
CC332G
80.0 - 86.0
8.5 - 10.5
1.0 - 3.0
2.0
1.5 - 4.0
CuAl10Fe5Ni5-C
CC333G
76.0 - 83.0
8.5 - 10.5
4.0 - 5.5
3.0
4.0 - 6.0
AB2
CuAl11Fe6Ni6-C
CC334G
72.0 - 78.0
10.0 - 12.0
4.0 - 7.0
2.5
4.0 - 7.5
CC212E
68.0 - 77.0
7.0 - 9.0
2.0 - 4.0 8.0 - 15.0
1.5 - 4.5
CMA1
CC380H
84.5
1.0 - 1.8
9.0 - 11.0
Resists tarnishing.
Building and
decorative
components.
For highly stressed
components in
corrosive
environments
where high wear and
shock loads
may be encountered.
Pumps, bearings,
tools, bushings,
housings.
Copper-manganese-aluminium
CuMn11Al8Fe3Ni3-C
Seawater handling
components,
propellers.
Copper-nickel
CuNi10Fe1Mn1-C
CuNi30Fe1Mn1-C
CC381H
64.5
0.5 - 1.5
1.0 - 1.5
0.6 - 1.2
1.0 Nb
29.0 - 31.0
CuNi30Cr2FeMnSi-C
CC382H
Rem.
0.5 - 1.0
0.5 - 1.0
29.0 - 32.0
0.15 - 0.50
0.15 Zr
1.5 - 2.0 Cr
0.25 Ti
CuNi30Fe1Mn1NbSi-C
CC383H
Rem.
0.5 - 1.5
0.6 - 1.2
29.0 - 31.0
0.3 - 0.7
0.5 - 1.0 Nb
Notes:
(1) Symbol finishes B for material in ingot form
(2) Number begins CB for material in ingot form
NB: Ingots are not specified for high conductivity coppers
(3) Boron for grain refining
(4) GM permanent mould casting

GS sand casting
GZ centrifugal casting
GP pressure die casting
GC continuous casting
CN1
CN2
High strength
and corrosion
resistance for the
most arduous marine
applications. Pipe
fittings and flanges in
chemical engineering.
Copper and Copper Alloys
CC490K
EN Coppers and Copper Alloys
CuSn3Zn8Pb5-C

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Table 7: EN 1982 Copper and Copper Alloy Ingots and Castings Compositions, Uses and Typical Properties

Composition, %, Range or Max

Typical Minimum Mechanical Properties

Relevant Casting Processes and

Copper and Copper-chromium (High Conductivity Coppers)

Electrical and thermal

61.5 - 64.5 0.3 - 0.70

1.3 - 2.2 0.065 - 1.1

Silicon brass for

General purpose, high

For gears and

1.5 - 4.0 2.5 - 5.0

0.5 - 2.0 1.0 - 3.5

0.5 - 2.5 1.0 - 4.0

0.5 - 2.0 0.5 - 3.0

Fine grained, freely

Copper-tin (Gunmetals and Phosphor-Bronzes)

CC480K 88.0 - 90.0

CC481K 87.0 - 89.5

CC482K 83.5 - 87.0

CC483K 85.0 - 88.5

CC484K 84.5 - 87.5

1.5 - 2.5 0.05 - 0.40

(4) GM permanent mould casting

Copper and Copper Alloys

EN Coppers and Copper Alloys

Typical Minimum Mechanical Properties

Composition, %, Range or Max

Relevant Casting Processes and

Copper-tin-lead (Gunmetals and Leaded Bronzes)

Leaded tin bronzes

Copper-aluminium (Aluminium Bronzes)

2.0 - 4.0 8.0 - 15.0

(4) GM permanent mould casting

Copper and Copper Alloys

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