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Copper Alloy C64710-TB00

Heat-treated state

UNS C64710 · ASTM B98

TB00 = solution heat treated

Supply condition for parts that will be formed/headed and then aged by the fabricator.

High cost $$$$

Values for the TB00 condition

Other C64710 tempers and conditions

C64710 is listed in 9 conditions; see the grade overview at C64710.

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Condition · open for datasheetBest forYield MPaTensile MPaElong. %HardnessConductivity
Soft annealed
Maximum ductility for deep forming, heading or bending before ageing.1303304575 HB14 % IACS
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Solution heat treated
Supply condition for parts that will be formed/headed and then aged by the fabricator.1503504580 HB10 % IACS
As hot rolled
Mill as-extruded bar before heat treatment; only for re-heat-treated or lightly loaded parts.1703803590 HB15 % IACS
Half hard
Cold-drawn intermediate temper when moderate strength plus some formability is needed without ageing.38047015140 HB13 % IACS
TF00Default
Solution heat treated and precipitation hardened
Standard stocked high-strength condition for marine bolts, studs, shafts and fittings.48062015180 HB25 % IACS
Full hard
Cold-drawn hard rod/wire for springs and screw-machine stock where no ageing furnace is available.4805509160 HB13 % IACS
Solution heat treated and cold worked, full hard
Cold-worked after solution treatment; intermediate stock for TH tempers or for high-strength unaged wire.49056010165 HB11 % IACS
TD02 and precipitation hardened
Moderate cold work before ageing for a strength/ductility balance above TF00.5706601113 HRC25 % IACS
TD04 and precipitation hardened
Highest-strength temper for heavily loaded bolts, pins and springs where ductility can be traded away.640720821 HRC25 % IACS

What is C64710-TB00?

C64710-TB00 is C64710 heat treated to TB00 — supply condition for parts that will be formed/headed and then aged by the fabricator. C64710-TB00 has a yield strength of 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) — weaker than 69% of copper alloy grades. Elongation at break is 45% and the elastic modulus is 131 GPa (19 Msi). C64710-TB00 has a density of 8.8 g/cm³ (0.318 lb/in³), heavier than 58% of copper alloy grades. It melts at 1,055°C (1,931 °F). TF00 is the default condition FabDigit quotes; TB00 is available on request or by drawing note.

Advantages

  • Readily welded — 80/100, better than 93% of copper alloy grades
  • Stiff — 131 GPa (19 Msi), better than 91% of copper alloy grades
  • Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 45%, better than 91% of copper alloy grades
  • Forms and bends easily — 80/100, better than 83% of copper alloy grades

Limitations

  • Poor heat conductor — 24 W/m·K (13.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 99% of copper alloy grades
  • Limited service temperature — 150°C (302 °F), worse than 96% of copper alloy grades

C64710-TB00 properties

Typical room-temperature values for C64710-TB00; 20 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are C64710 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among copper alloy grades.

Physical3

C64710-TB00 has a density of 8.8 g/cm³ (0.318 lb/in³), heavier than 58% of copper alloy grades. It melts at 1,055°C (1,931 °F).

Density8.8 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³
Melting Point (Solidus)1,055°C1,931 °F
Liquidus Temperature1,090°C1,994 °F

Mechanical14

C64710-TB00 has a yield strength of 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) — weaker than 69% of copper alloy grades. Elongation at break is 45% and the elastic modulus is 131 GPa (19 Msi).

Elastic (Young's) Modulus131 GPa19 Msi
Shear Modulus48 GPa7 Msi
Bulk Modulus125 GPa18.1 Msi
Poisson's Ratio0.34
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)350 MPa50.8 ksi
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)150 MPa21.8 ksi
Elongation at Break45%
Reduction in Area58%
Shear Strength235 MPa34.1 ksi
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)140 MPa20.3 ksi
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)80 J59 ft·lbf
Hardness, Brinell80 HB
Hardness, Rockwell B42 HRB
Hardness, Vickers85 HV

Thermal6

C64710-TB00 is rated for continuous service to 150°C (302 °F). It conducts heat at 24 W/m·K (13.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 99% of copper alloy grades. Thermal expansion is 17.6 µm/m·K (9.78 µin/in·°F).

Thermal Conductivity24 W/m·K13.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F
Specific Heat Capacity377 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)17.6 µm/m·K9.8 µin/in·°F
Latent Heat of Fusion205 J/g88.1 BTU/lb
Max Service Temperature (continuous)150°C302 °F
Min Service Temperature-196°C-321 °F

Electrical3

C64710-TB00 conducts electricity at 10 % IACS, worse than 74% of copper alloy grades.

Electrical Conductivity10 % IACS
Electrical Resistivity1.72×10⁻⁷ Ω·m6.77 µΩ·in
Magnetic Responsenon-magnetic

Chemical & Environmental3

Corrosion resistance is very good (70/100), better than 76% of copper alloy grades.

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)-0.27 V
Corrosion ResistanceVery good70/100
Chemical Resistance SummaryGood resistance to seawater, brackish water, non-oxidising acids and most atmospheres; susceptible to ammonia/amine attack and to oxidising acids, ferric/cupric salts and sulphide-polluted seawater.

Sustainability4

Producing a kilogram of C64710-TB00 takes about 55 MJ of energy and emits 3.6 kg of CO₂ — less than 72% of copper alloy grades. Typical recycled content is 30%.

Embodied Energy (primary production)55 MJ/kg23,646 BTU/lb
Embodied Carbon (primary production)3.6 kg CO₂/kg
Embodied Water400 L/kg47.9 gal/lb
Typical Recycled Content30%

Manufacturability8

C64710-TB00's machinability is poor (26/100, worse than 81% of copper alloy grades); weldability very good (80/100); formability very good (80/100).

MachinabilityPoor26/100
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)25%
WeldabilityVery good80/100
Formability (cold)Very good80/100
CastabilityFair35/100
Brazeability / SolderabilityVery good70/100
PolishabilityVery good75/100
Anodizing Responsen/a — copper alloy; use chemical/electrolytic colouring, tin or nickel plating instead

Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.

Working with C64710-TB00

Is C64710 easy to machine?

Rating ~30 % of C36000: use sharp positive-rake carbide, moderate speeds, generous coolant; chips are gummy in the solution-treated state so machine in TF00/TH04 for best finish.

Can C64710 be welded?

GTAW/GMAW with matching or Si-bronze filler is practical; keep heat input low and re-age critical joints because the HAZ loses precipitation strength.

Can C64710 be formed, bent or molded?

Head, bend and cold form in O60/TB00 then age; formability is limited once aged, and hot working is done around 750–870 °C.

What surface finishes work on C64710?

Not anodisable — polishes to a bright bronze lustre; tin, nickel or chromate/patina finishes are used, and passivation is unnecessary for marine service.

C64710 chemical composition (wt %)

Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.

ElementSpec limit (wt %)Nominal
NiNi+Co counted together in some registrations1.6 – 2.21.9
Si0.4 – 0.80.6
Zn≤ 0.5—
Fe≤ 0.2—
Mn≤ 0.2—
Sn≤ 0.2—
Pb≤ 0.05—
Cu≈96–97 %; composition limits close to C64700, verify against current CDA/ASTM B98 registrationbalance—

C64710-TB00 — frequently asked

What is C64710-TB00 used for?

C64710-TB00 is typically used for marine fasteners, high-strength bolts and corrosion-resistant fittings. In short: age-hardenable silicon bronze; weldable high-strength bronze; cold-headable fastener alloy.

What is the yield strength of C64710-TB00?

C64710-TB00 has a typical yield strength of 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) — weaker than 69% of copper alloy grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 9 listed tempers.

Is C64710-TB00 easy to machine?

Not especially — machinability is rated poor (26/100, worse than 81% of copper alloy grades). Rating ~30 % of C36000: use sharp positive-rake carbide, moderate speeds, generous coolant; chips are gummy in the solution-treated state so machine in TF00/TH04 for best finish.

Can C64710-TB00 be welded?

Yes — weldability is rated very good (80/100). GTAW/GMAW with matching or Si-bronze filler is practical; keep heat input low and re-age critical joints because the HAZ loses precipitation strength.

What surface finishes work on C64710-TB00?

Not anodisable — polishes to a bright bronze lustre; tin, nickel or chromate/patina finishes are used, and passivation is unnecessary for marine service.

Can C64710-TB00 be formed, bent or molded?

Head, bend and cold form in O60/TB00 then age; formability is limited once aged, and hot working is done around 750–870 °C.

What is the maximum service temperature of C64710-TB00?

C64710-TB00 is rated for continuous use to about 150°C (302 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.

What is the difference between C64710-TF00 and C64710-O60?

TF00 is the default condition — standard stocked high-strength condition for marine bolts, studs, shafts and fittings. O60: maximum ductility for deep forming, heading or bending before ageing. Yield strength is 480 MPa in TF00 versus 130 MPa in O60.

Sources

  1. ASTM B98/B98M — Copper-Silicon Alloy Rod, Bar and Shapes — ASTM International (2020)
  2. CDA/UNS Copper Alloy Datasheets (C647xx nickel-silicon bronzes) — Copper Development Association (2023)
  3. ASM Handbook Vol.2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
  4. ASM Handbook Vol.13B — Corrosion: Materials (copper alloys in seawater) — ASM International (2005)
  5. ASTM B601 — Temper Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys — ASTM International (2019)

Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.