C61400 Aluminum Bronze D
Primary Designation:UNS C61400
Aliases:
Aluminum Bronze DAlloy DC61400
Mat Grades internal verification confirms source-backed fidelity and data integrity. It does not constitute external certification, ASTM/CDA endorsement, or guaranteed material conformity for procurement.
Data Completeness & Record Integrity:7 composition elements and 82 contextual property values cataloged.
Omitted fields represent unverified parameters. "Missing is better than invented."
Key Engineering Properties
Representative source rows, qualified by their reported conditions. Inspect the tables below for all values, limits, and source notes.
Density
7.889 g/cm³TYPICAL · at 20 °C
Electrical Conductivity
14 % IACSTYPICAL · at 20 °C
Thermal Conductivity
67.5 W/(m·K)TYPICAL · at 20 °C
Specific Heat Capacity
376.8 J/(kg·K)TYPICAL · at 20 °C
Melting Range (Solidus / Liquidus)
1040.6 – 1046.1 °C1905.0 – 1915.0 °F
Solidus: 1040.6°C | Liquidus: 1046.1°CComposition Excerpt
Cu BALANCE wt%Copper (balance)
Standard Elemental Basis: BALANCEEngineering Summary
UNS C61400 Aluminum Bronze D (6.0-8.0% Al, 1.5-3.5% Fe, Cu Remainder) is a single-phase alpha aluminum bronze with iron addition for grain refinement. It exhibits outstanding resistance to non-oxidizing mineral acids, brine, and cavitation fatigue, with excellent weldability under ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel codes.
Documented Product Applications (Cited CDA Reference Profile)
- ›Blending Chambers: Mechanical Properties
- ›Blending Chambers: Non-Sparking
- ›Bolts: Corrosion Resistance
- ›Bolts: Mechanical Properties
- ›Chutes for Abrasive Grains: Friction & Wear Properties
- ›Chutes for Abrasive Grains: Mechanical Properties
- ›Condenser Head Plates: Corrosion Resistance
- ›Condenser Head Plates: Mechanical Properties
- ›Condenser Tube and Piping Systems: Corrosion Resistance
- ›Condenser Tube and Piping Systems: Mechanical Properties
- ›Condenser Tube and Piping Systems: Welding Characteristics
- ›Corrosion Resistant Vessels: Corrosion Resistance
Recognized Aliases
Source-backed commercial trade name and short designations cataloged in canonical data.
Aluminum Bronze DAlloy DC61400
Standard Designations & Applicable Specifications
Semantically classified designations distinguishing primary standard identifiers, commercial trade names, and applicable specification references.
Direct Standard DesignationsDIRECT DESIGNATION
2 Primary Identifiers| System | Identifier | Standard System Name | Classification Notes & Provenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNSPRIMARY | C61400 | Unified Numbering System | Unified Numbering System standard designation for copper alloys (CDA / SAE / ASTM)Ref: CDA UNS Standard Designations Register (C61400) |
| CDA | Alloy 614 | Copper Development Association Alloy Number | CDA three-digit legacy designationRef: CDA UNS Standard Designations Register (C61400) |
Recognized Commercial Aliases & Trade NamesCOMMON ALIAS
3 Listed| Recognized Name / Alias | Classification | Technical Usage & Context |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Bronze D | Standard Commercial Name | CDA Standard Commercial Name |
| Alloy D | Commercial Alias | Colloquial or commercial industry synonym |
| C61400 | Commercial Alias | Colloquial or commercial industry synonym |
Applicable Specifications & Product Form ReferencesSPECIFICATION REFERENCE
12 Applicable Standards| Standards Body | Specification Code | Specification Title / Scope | Relationship Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL | FEDERAL QQ-C-450 | COPPER-ALUMINUM ALLOY (ALUMINUM BRONZE, PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND BAR) | Specification Reference |
| SAE | SAE J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | Specification Reference |
| SAE | SAE J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | Specification Reference |
| ASTM | ASTM F468 | NONFERROUS BOLTS, HEX CAP SCREWS, AND STUDS FOR GENERAL USE | Specification Reference |
| ASTM | ASTM F467 | NONFERROUS NUTS FOR GENERAL USE | Specification Reference |
| ASTM | ASTM B608 | WELDED COPPER ALLOY PIPE | Specification Reference |
| ASTM | ASTM B100 | ROLLED COPPER ALLOY BEARING AND EXPANSION PLATES AND SHEETS FOR BRIDGE AND OTHER STRUCTURAL USES | Specification Reference |
| ASTM | ASTM B432 | COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY CLAD STEEL PLATE | Specification Reference |
| ASTM | ASTM B171/B171M | COPPER ALLOY CONDENSER TUBE PLATES | Specification Reference |
| ASME | ASME SB171 | COPPER ALLOY CONDENSER TUBE PLATES | Specification Reference |
| ASTM | ASTM B150/B150M | ALUMINUM BRONZE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | Specification Reference |
| ASME | ASME SB150 | ALUMINUM BRONZE ROD, BAR, AND SHAPES | Specification Reference |
Engineering Notice: Applicable specifications establish manufacturing requirements, dimensional tolerances, and test criteria for specific product forms (e.g. bus bar, wire, plate, pipe). They represent applicable technical standards, not alternative or equivalent alloy grades.
Chemical Composition (Weight %)
Elemental limits and values from the cited source. Preserves exact semantic limits (minimums, maximums, and ranges).
| Element | Symbol | Atomic No. | Semantic Basis | Specified Value | Unit | Metallurgical Notes & Qualification | Data Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | Cu | 29 | BALANCE | Balance | wt% | Remainder element (Copper).Ref: Copper Development Association (CDA) | VERIFIED |
| Lead | Pb | 82 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.01 | wt% | CDA chemical composition specification limits for C61400: max 0.01 wt%.Ref: Copper Development Association (CDA) | VERIFIED |
| Zinc | Zn | 30 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.20 | wt% | CDA chemical composition specification limits for C61400: max 0.2 wt%.Ref: Copper Development Association (CDA) | VERIFIED |
| Iron | Fe | 26 | RANGE | 1.50 – 3.50 | wt% | CDA chemical composition specification limits for C61400: 1.5 - 3.5 wt%.Ref: Copper Development Association (CDA) | VERIFIED |
| Phosphorus | P | 15 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.01 | wt% | CDA chemical composition specification limits for C61400: max 0.015 wt%.Ref: Copper Development Association (CDA) | VERIFIED |
| Aluminum | Al | 13 | RANGE | 6.00 – 8.00 | wt% | CDA chemical composition specification limits for C61400: 6.0 - 8.0 wt%.Ref: Copper Development Association (CDA) | VERIFIED |
| Manganese | Mn | 25 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 1.00 | wt% | CDA chemical composition specification limits for C61400: max 1.0 wt%.Ref: Copper Development Association (CDA) | VERIFIED |
* Elemental percentages are expressed in weight percent (wt%). Values represent applicable specification limits. Unspecified trace elements are not fabricated or assumed.Preserves exact semantic basis
Property Display UnitsSwitch between Canonical SI and Source / US Customary units:
Physical Properties
Source-specific physical properties. Test temperatures are shown only where reported.
| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 7.889 g/cm³ | TYPICAL | Test Temp: 20 °CCDA Physical Properties: Density 0.285 lb/cu in. at 68°F (7.889 g/cm³ at 20°C) | 0.285 lb/cu in. at 68°F | Copper Development Association Inc. | VERIFIED |
Thermal & Thermodynamic Properties
Phase change temperatures, thermal conductivity, specific heat, mean coefficients of thermal expansion across standardized temperature ranges, and recommended thermal processing windows.
| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquidus Temperature | 1046.1 °C | TYPICAL | CDA Physical Properties: Liquidus temperature 1915.0 °F (1046.1 °C) | 1915.0 °F | Copper Development Association Inc. | VERIFIED |
| Solidus Temperature | 1040.6 °C | TYPICAL | CDA Physical Properties: Solidus temperature 1905.0 °F (1040.6 °C) | 1905.0 °F | Copper Development Association Inc. | VERIFIED |
| Thermal Conductivity | 67.5 W/(m·K) | TYPICAL | Test Temp: 20 °CCDA Physical Properties: Thermal conductivity 39.0 Btu/(ft·hr·°F) (67.5 W/(m·K) at 20°C) | 39.0 Btu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | Copper Development Association Inc. | VERIFIED |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) | 16.2 µm/(m·K) | TYPICAL | CDA Physical Properties: CTE 9.0 µin/(in·°F) (16.2 µm/(m·K)) over range 68-57210°F | 9.0 10^-6 per °F | Copper Development Association Inc. | VERIFIED |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 376.8 J/(kg·K) | TYPICAL | Test Temp: 20 °CCDA Physical Properties: Specific heat 0.09 Btu/(lb·°F) (376.8 J/(kg·K)) | 0.09 Btu/ lb /°F at 68°F | Copper Development Association Inc. | VERIFIED |
| Annealing Temperature Range | 607.2 – 898.9 °C | RANGE | CDA Thermal Treatments: Annealing temperature range 1125 - 1650°F (607.2 - 898.9°C) | 1125 – 1650 °F | Copper Development Association Inc. | VERIFIED |
| Hot Working Temperature Range | 787.8 – 926.7 °C | RANGE | CDA Thermal Treatments: Hot working range 1450 - 1700°F (787.8 - 926.7°C) | 1450 – 1700 °F | Copper Development Association Inc. | VERIFIED |
Electrical Properties
Electrical conductivity and resistivity in their reported units and conditions.
| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Conductivity | 14 % IACS | TYPICAL | Test Temp: 20 °CCDA Physical Properties: Volume conductivity 14.0 % IACS at 68°F (20°C) | 14.0 % IACS at 68°F | Copper Development Association Inc. | VERIFIED |
Contextual Mechanical Properties & Tempers
Engineering strength, ductility, and hardness values grouped by product form, temper, and section thickness. Mechanical properties are contextual and not isotropic averages.
Elastic & Baseline Mechanical ConstantsSource-specific measurement conditions
Modulus of Elasticity (Tension)
117.2 GPa
CDA Physical Properties: Elastic modulus in tension 17000.0 ksi (117.2 GPa)Modulus of Rigidity
44126.4 MPa
CDA Physical Properties: Shear modulus 6400.0 ksi (44126.4 MPa)Machinability Rating
20 %
CDA Fabrication Properties: Rating relative to Free-Cutting Brass (C36000 = 100%).Showing 28 of 28 conditions
| Product Form | Temper / Condition | Section Size | Tensile (UTS) | Yield Strength | Elongation | Shear Strength | Fatigue Strength | Hardness (Scales Preserved) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Products | Hard (H04) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 613.6 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.125; Section Size: 0.125 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 413.7 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.125; Section Size: 0.125 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 32 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.125; Section Size: 0.125 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.125 | 613.6 MPa | 413.7 MPa | 32 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Hard (H04)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 87 HRB (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.125; Section Size: 0.125 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.125 | — | — | — | — | — | 87 HRB | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Hard (H04) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 586.1 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.312; Section Size: 0.312 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 399.9 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.312; Section Size: 0.312 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 35 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.312; Section Size: 0.312 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.312 | 586.1 MPa | 399.9 MPa | 35 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Hard (H04)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 86 HRB (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.312; Section Size: 0.312 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.312 | — | — | — | — | — | 86 HRB | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Hard (H04) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 537.8 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 1; Section Size: 1 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 310.3 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 1; Section Size: 1 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 40 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 1; Section Size: 1 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 1 | 537.8 MPa | 310.3 MPa | 40 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Hard (H04)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 84 HRB (TYPICAL)Section Size: 1; Section Size: 1 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 84 HRB | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Hard (H04) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 551.6 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.5; Section Size: 0.5 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 372.3 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.5; Section Size: 0.5 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 38 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.5; Section Size: 0.5 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.5 | 551.6 MPa | 372.3 MPa | 38 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Hard (H04)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 85 HRB (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.5; Section Size: 0.5 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 85 HRB | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Soft Anneal (O60) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 551.6 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.315; Section Size: 0.315 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 275.8 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.315; Section Size: 0.315 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 40 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.315; Section Size: 0.315 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.315 | 551.6 MPa | 275.8 MPa | 40 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Soft Anneal (O60) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 551.6 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.312; Section Size: 0.312 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 275.8 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.312; Section Size: 0.312 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 40 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.312; Section Size: 0.312 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.312 | 551.6 MPa | 275.8 MPa | 40 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Soft Anneal (O60)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 83 HRB (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.312; Section Size: 0.312 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Shear Strength: 289.6 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.312; Section Size: 0.312 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Fatigue Strength: 179.3 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.312; Section Size: 0.312 in; 10^8 cycles endurance limitCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.312 | — | — | — | 289.6 MPa | 179.3 MPa | 83 HRB | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Soft Anneal (O60) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 565.4 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.125; Section Size: 0.125 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 310.3 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.125; Section Size: 0.125 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 40 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.125; Section Size: 0.125 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.125 | 565.4 MPa | 310.3 MPa | 40 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Soft Anneal (O60)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 84 HRB (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.125; Section Size: 0.125 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Shear Strength: 310.3 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.125; Section Size: 0.125 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Fatigue Strength: 206.8 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.125; Section Size: 0.125 in; 10^8 cycles endurance limitCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.125 | — | — | — | 310.3 MPa | 206.8 MPa | 84 HRB | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Soft Anneal (O60) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 565.4 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.118; Section Size: 0.118 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 310.3 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.118; Section Size: 0.118 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 40 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.118; Section Size: 0.118 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.118 | 565.4 MPa | 310.3 MPa | 40 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Soft Anneal (O60) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 524 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 1; Section Size: 1 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 227.5 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 1; Section Size: 1 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 45 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 1; Section Size: 1 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 1 | 524 MPa | 227.5 MPa | 45 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Soft Anneal (O60)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 81 HRB (TYPICAL)Section Size: 1; Section Size: 1 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Fatigue Strength: 193.1 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 1; Section Size: 1 in; 10^8 cycles endurance limitCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 193.1 MPa | 81 HRB | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Soft Anneal (O60) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 537.8 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.59; Section Size: 0.59 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 241.3 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.59; Section Size: 0.59 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 42 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.59; Section Size: 0.59 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.59 | 537.8 MPa | 241.3 MPa | 42 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Soft Anneal (O60) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 537.8 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.5; Section Size: 0.5 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 241.3 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.5; Section Size: 0.5 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 42 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.5; Section Size: 0.5 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.5 | 537.8 MPa | 241.3 MPa | 42 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Soft Anneal (O60)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 82 HRB (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.5; Section Size: 0.5 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Shear Strength: 275.8 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.5; Section Size: 0.5 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Fatigue Strength: 172.4 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.5; Section Size: 0.5 in; 10^8 cycles endurance limitCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.5 | — | — | — | 275.8 MPa | 172.4 MPa | 82 HRB | VERIFIED |
| Rod | Drawn and Stress Relieved (HR50) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 517.1 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 1; Section Size: 1 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 30 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 1; Section Size: 1 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 1 | 517.1 MPa | — | 30 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Rod | Drawn and Stress Relieved (HR50) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 551.6 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.5; Section Size: 0.5 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 30 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.5; Section Size: 0.5 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.5 | 551.6 MPa | — | 30 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Rod | Drawn and Stress Relieved (HR50) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 482.6 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 2; Section Size: 2 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 30 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 2; Section Size: 2 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 2 | 482.6 MPa | — | 30 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Rod | Hard (H04) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 586.1 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.5; Section Size: 0.5 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 310.3 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.5; Section Size: 0.5 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 35 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.5; Section Size: 0.5 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.5 | 586.1 MPa | 310.3 MPa | 35 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Rod | Hard (H04)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 91 HRB (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.5; Section Size: 0.5 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Shear Strength: 330.9 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.5; Section Size: 0.5 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.5 | — | — | — | 330.9 MPa | — | 91 HRB | VERIFIED |
| Rod | Hard (H04) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 565.4 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 1; Section Size: 1 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 275.8 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 1; Section Size: 1 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 35 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 1; Section Size: 1 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 1 | 565.4 MPa | 275.8 MPa | 35 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Rod | Hard (H04)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 90 HRB (TYPICAL)Section Size: 1; Section Size: 1 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Shear Strength: 310.3 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 1; Section Size: 1 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 1 | — | — | — | 310.3 MPa | — | 90 HRB | VERIFIED |
| Rod | Hard (H04) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 551.6 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 2; Section Size: 2 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 241.3 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 2; Section Size: 2 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 35 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 2; Section Size: 2 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 2 | 551.6 MPa | 241.3 MPa | 35 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Rod | Hard (H04)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 88 HRB (TYPICAL)Section Size: 2; Section Size: 2 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Shear Strength: 275.8 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 2; Section Size: 2 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Fatigue Strength: 179.3 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 2; Section Size: 2 in; 10^8 cycles endurance limitCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 2 | — | — | — | 275.8 MPa | 179.3 MPa | 88 HRB | VERIFIED |
Hardness Integrity Notice: Rockwell B (HRB), Rockwell F (HRF), and Superficial 30T (HR30T) scales are reported on their measured scales without cross-scale mathematical conversion.
Source: See fact-level citations
Processing & Fabrication Characteristics
Machining, joining, forming, and thermal processing ratings cataloged from the cited authoritative technical reference.
Machinability
Machinability rating: 20% relative to free-cutting brass (C36000 = 100%).
Weldability & Joining
Soldering: Not Recommended; Brazing: Fair; Oxyacetylene Welding: Not Recommended; Gas Shielded Arc Welding: Good; Coated Metal Arc Welding: Good; Spot Weld: Good; Seam Weld: Good; Butt Weld: Good
Heat Treatment & Working Ranges
Annealing temperature range: 607.2°C to 898.9°C (1125°F - 1650°F). Hot working temperature range: 787.8°C to 926.7°C (1450°F - 1700°F).
Forming & Cold Working
Capacity for Being Cold Worked: Good. Capacity for Being Hot Formed: Good.
Comparable Grades & Cross-References
Carefully classified cross-reference relationships for C61400 Aluminum Bronze D. Comparable does not mean equivalent.
| Related Material | Family | Relationship Classification | Metallurgical Notes & Differences | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63000 Nickel-Aluminum Bronze (AMS 4640) | Copper Alloys | Commonly Compared | C61400 (Alloy D) is single-phase alpha aluminum bronze with 6-8% Al, offering high ductility and outstanding ASME code weldability. C63000 is a high-strength multi-phase Ni-Al bronze (AMS 4640).Materials serve different design priorities (e.g. higher strength vs superior corrosion resistance or cost). | VERIFIED | Side-by-Side Compare → |
| C65500 High-Silicon Bronze A | Copper Alloys | Commonly Compared | Both alloys are weldable, corrosion-resistant wrought copper alloys; C61400 provides superior cavitation and mineral acid resistance; C65500 provides superior fastener cold forming.Materials serve different design priorities (e.g. higher strength vs superior corrosion resistance or cost). | VERIFIED | Side-by-Side Compare → |
Sources & Provenance Trail
Reference publications and standards organization registers cited across this material record.
Copper Development Association Inc.CDA Alloy C61400 Property & Specification Profile
AUTHORITATIVE BODY
Copper Development Association authoritative technical reference profile for C61400 Aluminum Bronze D.
Issuing Body: Copper Development Association (CDA)View Source Record ↗
Copper Development Association Inc.CDA UNS Standard Designations Register (C61400)
AUTHORITATIVE BODY
Unified Numbering System (UNS) designation registration register confirming active C61400 status.
Issuing Body: Copper Development Association (CDA)View Source Record ↗
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