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Source: Copper Development Association (CDA)

Detailed Properties and Specifications for Copper Product Line, Alloy 172 and Shape ROD.

Composition for Alloy 172
Cu Rem Ni + Co .20 Max Ni + Fe + Co .6 Max Si .20 Max Be 1.80 - 2.00

Fabrication Properties for Alloy 172
Fabrication Property Rating
Capacity for Being Cold worked Excellent
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Good
Hot Forgeability Rating (Forging Brass=100) 40
Hot Working Temperature 1200-1500F
Annealing Temperature 1425-1475F
Machinability Rating (Free Cutting Brass=100) 20
Soldering Good
Brazing Good
Oxyacetylene Welding Not Recommended
Gas Shielding Arc Welding Good
Coated Metal Arc Welding Good
Resistance Welding (Spot) Good
Resistance Welding (Seam) Fair
Resistance Welding (Butt) Fair

Specific Properties for ROD based on ASTM B196
Diameter Temper Tensile Strength Elongation Yield Strength Rockwell Hardness
All Sizes Annealed 60 Min. - 85 Max 20 Min. 20 Min. 45 - 85
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