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Copper Alloy C67300-H04

Supply condition

UNS C67300 · ASTM B138

H04 = full hard

Maximum-strength drawn bar for heavily loaded pins, wear parts and fasteners; very limited ductility.

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Values for the H04 condition

Other C67300 tempers and conditions

C67300 is listed in 5 conditions; see the grade overview at C67300.

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Condition · open for datasheetBest forYield MPaTensile MPaElong. %HardnessConductivity
Soft annealed
Use when maximum ductility for bending, staking or secondary forming is needed.21549033115 HB12 % IACS
As forged and quenched
Choose for near-net-shape marine hardware and valve bodies produced by hot die forging.29057025140 HB12 % IACS
M30Default
As hot extruded
Standard stocked condition for rod, bar and shapes; best combination of strength, ductility and machinability.31060022150 HB12 % IACS
Half hard
Cold-drawn condition for close tolerance shafts, stems and gear blanks needing higher yield strength.41564018170 HB12 % IACS
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Full hard
Maximum-strength drawn bar for heavily loaded pins, wear parts and fasteners; very limited ductility.48070012190 HB12 % IACS

What is C67300-H04?

C67300-H04 is C67300 supplied in the H04 condition — maximum-strength drawn bar for heavily loaded pins, wear parts and fasteners; very limited ductility. C67300-H04 has a yield strength of 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) and a tensile strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) — stronger than 88% of copper alloy grades. Elongation at break is 12% and the elastic modulus is 103 GPa (14.9 Msi). C67300-H04 has a density of 8.19 g/cm³ (0.296 lb/in³), lighter than 85% of copper alloy grades. It melts at 855°C (1,571 °F). M30 is the default condition FabDigit quotes; H04 is available on request or by drawing note.

Advantages

  • Low embodied carbon — 3.3 kg CO₂/kg, better than 90% of copper alloy grades
  • High strength — 480 MPa (69.6 ksi), better than 88% of copper alloy grades
  • Easy to machine — 78/100, better than 82% of copper alloy grades

Limitations

  • Limited service temperature — 170°C (338 °F), worse than 92% of copper alloy grades
  • Difficult to weld — 18/100, worse than 92% of copper alloy grades
  • Limited formability — 12/100, worse than 85% of copper alloy grades

C67300-H04 properties

Typical room-temperature values for C67300-H04; 20 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are C67300 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among copper alloy grades.

Physical3

C67300-H04 has a density of 8.19 g/cm³ (0.296 lb/in³), lighter than 85% of copper alloy grades. It melts at 855°C (1,571 °F).

Density8.19 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³
Melting Point (Solidus)855°C1,571 °F
Liquidus Temperature880°C1,616 °F

Mechanical12

C67300-H04 has a yield strength of 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) and a tensile strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) — stronger than 88% of copper alloy grades. Elongation at break is 12% and the elastic modulus is 103 GPa (14.9 Msi).

Elastic (Young's) Modulus103 GPa14.9 Msi
Shear Modulus39 GPa5.7 Msi
Bulk Modulus110 GPa16 Msi
Poisson's Ratio0.34
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)700 MPa102 ksi
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)480 MPa69.6 ksi
Elongation at Break12%
Reduction in Area22%
Shear Strength420 MPa60.9 ksi
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)225 MPa32.6 ksi
Hardness, Brinell190 HB
Hardness, Rockwell B92 HRB

Thermal6

C67300-H04 is rated for continuous service to 170°C (338 °F). It conducts heat at 60 W/m·K (34.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 59% of copper alloy grades. Thermal expansion is 20.3 µm/m·K (11.3 µin/in·°F).

Thermal Conductivity60 W/m·K34.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F
Specific Heat Capacity375 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)20.3 µm/m·K11.3 µin/in·°F
Latent Heat of Fusion170 J/g73.1 BTU/lb
Max Service Temperature (continuous)170°C338 °F
Min Service Temperature-196°C-321 °F

Electrical3

C67300-H04 conducts electricity at 12 % IACS, worse than 62% of copper alloy grades.

Electrical Conductivity12 % IACS
Electrical Resistivity1.44×10⁻⁷ Ω·m5.67 µΩ·in
Magnetic Responsenon-magnetic

Chemical & Environmental3

Corrosion resistance is good (56/100), worse than 81% of copper alloy grades.

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)-0.28 V
Corrosion ResistanceGood56/100
Chemical Resistance SummaryGood in seawater, fresh water and neutral salts; attacked by ammonia/amines (stress-corrosion cracking), oxidising acids, sulphides and high-velocity aerated water; susceptible to dezincification in stagnant chloride water.

Sustainability4

Producing a kilogram of C67300-H04 takes about 52 MJ of energy and emits 3.3 kg of CO₂ — less than 87% of copper alloy grades. Typical recycled content is 45%.

Embodied Energy (primary production)52 MJ/kg22,356 BTU/lb
Embodied Carbon (primary production)3.3 kg CO₂/kg
Embodied Water250 L/kg30 gal/lb
Typical Recycled Content45%

Manufacturability7

C67300-H04's machinability is very good (78/100, better than 82% of copper alloy grades); weldability poor (18/100); formability not recommended (12/100).

MachinabilityVery good78/100
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)250%
WeldabilityPoor18/100
Formability (cold)Not recommended12/100
Brazeability / SolderabilityGood55/100
PolishabilityVery good70/100
Anodizing Responsen/a — copper alloy; use chromate/black-oxide chemical 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 C67300-H04

Is C67300 easy to machine?

Free-machining behaviour thanks to lead and the β phase — sharp positive-rake carbide or HSS tools, high speeds, light feeds, short chips; expect ~75 % of C36000 rates.

Can C67300 be welded?

Fusion welding not recommended (lead cracking, zinc fume); join by brazing, silver soldering or mechanical fastening, with good ventilation.

Can C67300 be formed, bent or molded?

Excellent hot workability at 650–750 °C (extrusion, hot forging); cold bending is limited — anneal or design for hot-formed shapes.

What surface finishes work on C67300?

Polishes to a bright gold tone; accepts nickel, chrome or tin plating and chemical/black-oxide colouring — no anodising; use clear lacquer to prevent tarnish.

C67300 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
Cu58 – 6360.5
Mn2 – 3.52.7
Al0.25 – 31
Si0.5 – 1.50.9
Pbadded for machinability0.4 – 31
Fe≤ 0.50.2
Sn≤ 0.3—
Ni≤ 0.25—
Znremainder, nominally ~32 %balance—

C67300-H04 — frequently asked

What is C67300-H04 used for?

C67300-H04 is typically used for marine propeller hubs, gears, valve stems and heavy-duty fittings. In short: free-machining manganese bronze; 600 MPa tensile bar; hot-forging grade.

What is the yield strength of C67300-H04?

C67300-H04 has a typical yield strength of 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) and a tensile strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) — stronger than 88% of copper alloy grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 5 listed tempers.

Is C67300-H04 easy to machine?

Yes — machinability is rated very good (78/100, better than 82% of copper alloy grades). Free-machining behaviour thanks to lead and the β phase — sharp positive-rake carbide or HSS tools, high speeds, light feeds, short chips; expect ~75 % of C36000 rates.

Can C67300-H04 be welded?

Not readily — weldability is rated poor (18/100). Fusion welding not recommended (lead cracking, zinc fume); join by brazing, silver soldering or mechanical fastening, with good ventilation.

What surface finishes work on C67300-H04?

Polishes to a bright gold tone; accepts nickel, chrome or tin plating and chemical/black-oxide colouring — no anodising; use clear lacquer to prevent tarnish.

Can C67300-H04 be formed, bent or molded?

Excellent hot workability at 650–750 °C (extrusion, hot forging); cold bending is limited — anneal or design for hot-formed shapes.

What is the maximum service temperature of C67300-H04?

C67300-H04 is rated for continuous use to about 170°C (338 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.

What is the difference between C67300-M30 and C67300-H04?

M30 is the default condition — standard stocked condition for rod, bar and shapes; best combination of strength, ductility and machinability. H04: maximum-strength drawn bar for heavily loaded pins, wear parts and fasteners; very limited ductility. Yield strength is 310 MPa in M30 versus 480 MPa in H04.

Sources

  1. ASTM B138 / B138M — Manganese Bronze Rod, Bar and Shapes — ASTM International (2019)
  2. ASTM B283 — Copper and Copper-Alloy Die Forgings (Hot-Pressed) — ASTM International (2020)
  3. CDA Standard Designation & Alloy Property Datasheets (UNS C67300) — Copper Development Association (2023)
  4. ASM Handbook Vol. 2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)

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.