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Copper Alloy Data
C84400
C84400
Tradename: Valve Metal
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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu
(1,2)
Pb Sn Zn Fe P
(3)
Ni
(4)
Al S Sb Si
Min (%) 78.0 6.0 2.3 7.0
Max (%) 82.0 8.0 3.5 10.0 0.40 0.02 1.0 0.005 0.08 0.25 0.005
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.3% min.
(2) In determining Cu min., Cu may be calculated as Cu + Ni.
(3) For continuous castings P shall be 1.5% max.
(4) Ni value includes Co.

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Mechanical Properties
*
Form Temper Temper Code
Tensile Strength
(ksi)
YS-0.5% Ext
(ksi)
Elongation
(%) Brinell Hardness, 500 kg load
Izod
(ft-lbs)
As Centrifugal CastAs Centrifugal CastM02 29 Min for Standard13 Min for Standard18 Min for Standard
As Continuous CastAs Continuous CastM07 30 Min for Standard15 Min for Standard16 Min for Standard
As Sand Cast As Sand Cast M01
29 Min for Standard
34 Typ
13 Min for Standard
15 Typ
18 Min for Standard
26 Typ
55 Typ 8 Typ
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).

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Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1840
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1549
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.314
Specific Gravity 8.69
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 16.4
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 41.8
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) 10
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.09
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 13000
Magnetic Permeability 1

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Casting Characteristics
Casting Attribute Level
Casting Yield High
Drossing Medium
Effect of Section Size High
Fluidity Medium
Gassing Medium
Patternmakers Shrinkage inches per foot 3/16
Shrinkage in Solidification Medium

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Fabrication Properties
Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Good
Oxyacetylene Welding Not Recommended
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Not Recommended
Coated Metal Arc Welding Fair
Machinability Rating 90

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Common Fabrication Processes
No fabrication process properties for this alloy
Thermal Properties
Treatment Value
*
Time
**
Stress Relief 500
Solution Treatment 0
*
Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.
**
Time is measured in minutes.

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Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Architecture
Ornamental Fixtures Appearance Appearance
Ornamental Fixtures Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Ornamental Fixtures Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Ornamental Fixtures Mechanical PropertiesModerate Strength
Builders Hardware
Cases for Dead Bolt Locks Appearance Appearance
Cases for Dead Bolt Locks Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Cases for Dead Bolt Locks Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Cases for Dead Bolt Locks Mechanical PropertiesModerate Strength
Dead Bolt Locks Appearance Appearance
Dead Bolt Locks Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Dead Bolt Locks Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Dead Bolt Locks Mechanical PropertiesModerate Strength
Door Hardware for Prisons Appearance Appearance
Door Hardware for Prisons Casting CharacteristicsCastability
Door Hardware for Prisons Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Door Hardware for Prisons Corrosion Resistance Oxidation Resistance
Door Hardware for Prisons Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Door Hardware for Prisons Mechanical PropertiesModerate Strength
Hardware Appearance Appearance
Hardware Casting CharacteristicsCastability
Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Hardware Corrosion Resistance Oxidation Resistance
Hardware Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Hardware Mechanical PropertiesModerate Strength
Building
Cooling Equipment Conductivity (Thermal)Thermal Conductivity
Cooling Equipment Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Cooling Equipment Mechanical PropertiesModerate Strength
Heating Equipment Conductivity (Thermal)Thermal Conductivity
Heating Equipment Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Heating Equipment Mechanical PropertiesModerate Strength

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Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Consumer
Musical Instruments Appearance Appearance
Musical Instruments Casting CharacteristicsCastability
Musical Instruments Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Musical Instruments Damping CharacteristicsResonant Frequency, Damping Capacity
Musical Instruments Mechanical PropertiesModerate Strength
Electrical
Electrical Equipment Conductivity (Electrical)Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Equipment Conductivity (Thermal)Thermal Conductivity
Electrical Equipment Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Electrical Equipment Corrosion Resistance Oxidation Resistance
Electrical Equipment Mechanical PropertiesModerate Strength
Industrial
Low Pressure Fittings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Low Pressure Fittings Mechanical PropertiesModerate Strength
Low Pressure Fittings Pressure Tight Pressure Tight
Pump Fixtures Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Pump Fixtures Friction & Wear PropertiesWear Resistance
Pump Fixtures Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Pump Fixtures Mechanical PropertiesModerate Strength
Valve Bodies for the Water IndustryCorrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Valve Bodies for the Water IndustryCorrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Valve Bodies for the Water IndustryCorrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Valve Bodies for the Water IndustryFriction & Wear PropertiesWear Resistance
Valve Bodies for the Water IndustryMachining Properties Machinability, Good
Valve Bodies for the Water IndustryMechanical PropertiesModerate Strength
Valve Seat Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Valve Seat Friction & Wear PropertiesWear Resistance
Valve Seat Mechanical PropertiesModerate Strength
Valves Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Valves Friction & Wear PropertiesWear Resistance
Valves Machining CharacteristicsExcellent Machinability
Valves Mechanical PropertiesModerate Strength
Valves for Water Meters Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Valves for Water Meters Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Valves for Water Meters Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Valves for Water Meters Mechanical PropertiesModerate Strength

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Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Marine
Boat Parts Appearance Appearance
Boat Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Boat Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Boat Parts Mechanical PropertiesModerate Strength
Marine Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Marine Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Marine Hardware Mechanical PropertiesModerate Strength
Nuts for Transducers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Nuts for Transducers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Nuts for Transducers Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Nuts for Transducers Mechanical PropertiesModerate Strength
Plumbing
Fixtures Appearance Appearance
Fixtures Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Fixtures Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Fixtures Mechanical PropertiesModerate Strength
Fixtures Pressure Tight Pressure Tight
Pipe Fittings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Pipe Fittings Mechanical PropertiesModerate Strength
Pipe Fittings Pressure Tight Pressure Tight

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Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form ApplicationSystem Standard Description
As Centrifugal CastCastings ASTM B271/B271M COPPER BASE ALLOY CENTRIFUGAL CASTINGS
As Continuous CastCastings ASTM B505/B505M COPPER BASE ALLOY CONTINUOUS CASTINGS
As Sand Cast
Castings ASTM B584 COPPER ALLOY SAND CASTINGS FOR GENERAL APPLICATIONS
Castings ASTM B763/B763M COPPER ALLOY SAND CASTINGS FOR VALVE APPLICATIONS
Fitting
ASME B16.32 CAST COPPER ALLOY SOLDER-JOINT FITTINGS FOR SOLVENT DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
ASME B16.18 CAST COPPER ALLOY SOLDER-JOINT PRESSURE FITTINGS
ASME B16.24 BRONZE PIPE FLANGES AND FLANGED FITTINGS
ASME B16.23 CAST COPPER ALLOY SOLDER-JOINT DRAINAGE FITTINGS - DWV
ASME B16.15 CAST BRONZE THREADED FITTINGS
ASTM B584 COPPER ALLOY SAND CASTINGS FOR GENERAL APPLICATIONS
ASME B16.26 CAST COPPER ALLOY FITTINGS FOR FLARED COPPER TUBES
Ingot
ASTM B30 COPPER BASE ALLOYS IN INGOT FORM
Unions FEDERAL WW-U-516 UNIONS, BRASS OR BRONZE

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Corrosion Properties
No Corrosion Properties Available.