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Source: Copper Development Association (CDA)

Detailed Properties and Specifications for Copper Product Line, Alloy 145 and Shape ROD.

Composition for Alloy 145
Cu 99.90 P .004 - .012 Te .40 - .7

Fabrication Properties for Alloy 145
Fabrication Property Rating
Capacity for Being Cold worked Good
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Good
Hot Forgeability Rating (Forging Brass=100) 65
Hot Working Temperature 1400-1600F
Annealing Temperature 800-1200F
Machinability Rating (Free Cutting Brass=100) 85
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Good
Oxyacetylene Welding Fair
Gas Shielding Arc Welding Fair
Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended
Resistance Welding (Spot) Not Recommended
Resistance Welding (Seam) Not Recommended
Resistance Welding (Butt) Fair

Specific Properties for ROD based on ASTM B301
Diameter Temper Tensile Strength Elongation Yield Strength Rockwell Hardness
1/16" to 1/4" Hard 48 Min 4 Min. 40 Min.
Over 1/4" to 1-1/4" Hard 44 Min. 8 Min. 38 Min.
Over 1-1/4" to 3" Hard 40 Min. 8 Min. 35 Min.
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