Copper, ETP, Electrolytic Tough Pitch. Has conductivity 101% IACS. Ductile, anneal resistant.
Applications: C11000 is mainly used for plumbing fittings and some electrical components not requiring extensive machining.
Machinability The machinability rating of this alloy is 20. (Where Alloy 360 FC Brass is 100).
Welding: Soldering is rated as “excellent”, brazing is rated as “good”, oxyacetylene welding is “not recommended”, gas shielded arc welding is rated as “fair”, coated metal arc welding is “not recommended”, spot welding is “not recommended”, seam welding is “not recommended” and butt welding is rated as “good”.
Forging: The hot forgeability rating of this alloy is 65. (Forging brass = 100). The recommended hot working temperature for this alloy is between 1400 and 1600 F.
Hot Working: This alloy’s capacity for being hot formed is rated as “excellent”.
Cold Working: The capacity for cold working this alloy is rated as “excellent”.
Annealing: The annealing temperature for this alloy is between 700 and 1200 F.
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