Copper Alloy C93600 Sand Cast
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UNS C93600 · ASTM B584 C93600
Pick for one-off or large/complex bearing housings and thick bushings where dimensional tolerance is loose.
Values for the Sand Cast condition
Other C93600 tempers and conditions
C93600 is listed in 5 conditions; see the grade overview at C93600.
Compare all 5 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sand CastThis page as-cast sand mould | Pick for one-off or large/complex bearing housings and thick bushings where dimensional tolerance is loose. | 97 | 193 | 15 | 55 HB | 11 % IACS |
As CastDefault as-cast (no heat treatment) | Default supply condition for all C93600 castings and cast bar; no heat treatment is used for this alloy. | 110 | 207 | 15 | 60 HB | 11 % IACS |
as-cast metal mould | For repeat-production small bushings and glands where better surface and tolerance than sand casting are wanted. | 115 | 210 | 13 | 62 HB | 11 % IACS |
as-cast centrifugal | Choose for large-diameter sleeves and bearing liners needing sound, dense wall sections free of centre porosity. | 117 | 214 | 13 | 63 HB | 11 % IACS |
continuously cast bar/tube | Most-stocked form for machined bushings and thrust washers: finer structure, denser and slightly stronger than sand cast. | 124 | 221 | 12 | 65 HB | 11.5 % IACS |
What is C93600 Sand Cast?
C93600 Sand Cast is C93600 in the Sand Cast condition — pick for one-off or large/complex bearing housings and thick bushings where dimensional tolerance is loose. C93600 Sand Cast has a yield strength of 97 MPa (14.1 ksi) and a tensile strength of 193 MPa (28 ksi) — weaker than 87% of copper alloy grades. Elongation at break is 15% and the elastic modulus is 74 GPa (10.7 Msi). C93600 Sand Cast has a density of 8.94 g/cm³ (0.323 lb/in³), heavier than 90% of copper alloy grades. It melts at 762°C (1,404 °F). As Cast is the default condition FabDigit quotes; Sand Cast is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Easy to machine — 85/100, better than 93% of copper alloy grades
Limitations
- Low stiffness — 74 GPa (10.7 Msi), worse than 99% of copper alloy grades
- Difficult to weld — 10/100, worse than 98% of copper alloy grades
- Hard to polish — 55/100, worse than 97% of copper alloy grades
- Limited formability — 8/100, worse than 94% of copper alloy grades
- Low strength — 97 MPa (14.1 ksi), worse than 87% of copper alloy grades
C93600 Sand Cast properties
Typical room-temperature values for C93600 Sand Cast; 21 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are C93600 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among copper alloy grades.
Physical3
C93600 Sand Cast has a density of 8.94 g/cm³ (0.323 lb/in³), heavier than 90% of copper alloy grades. It melts at 762°C (1,404 °F).
Mechanical13
C93600 Sand Cast has a yield strength of 97 MPa (14.1 ksi) and a tensile strength of 193 MPa (28 ksi) — weaker than 87% of copper alloy grades. Elongation at break is 15% and the elastic modulus is 74 GPa (10.7 Msi).
Thermal6
C93600 Sand Cast is rated for continuous service to 230°C (446 °F). It conducts heat at 47 W/m·K (27.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 69% of copper alloy grades. Thermal expansion is 18.5 µm/m·K (10.3 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
C93600 Sand Cast conducts electricity at 11 % IACS, worse than 68% of copper alloy grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is fair (54/100), worse than 91% of copper alloy grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of C93600 Sand Cast takes about 55 MJ of energy and emits 3.6 kg of CO₂ — less than 72% of copper alloy grades. Typical recycled content is 75%.
Manufacturability8
C93600 Sand Cast's machinability is excellent (85/100, better than 93% of copper alloy grades); weldability not recommended (10/100); formability not recommended (8/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with C93600 Sand Cast
Is C93600 easy to machine?
Excellent free-machining behaviour (≈80% of AISI 1212): use sharp positive-rake tools, light feeds and generous coolant; lead smearing can dull surface finish on final bores.
Can C93600 be welded?
Essentially unweldable — lead causes severe hot cracking and porosity; join by mechanical fit, soft soldering or shrink/press fitting instead.
Can C93600 be formed, bent or molded?
Casting alloy only (sand, permanent-mould, centrifugal, continuous); pour ~1090–1150 °C with good degassing and chills to avoid lead segregation and gravity settling in thick walls.
What surface finishes work on C93600?
Not anodizable; leave as-machined, or tin/nickel plate, chemically blacken, or lap/burnish bearing bores — avoid abrasive polishing that smears the lead phase.
C93600 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.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Cu | 79 – 83 | 81 |
| Sn | 6 – 8 | 7 |
| Pbfree lead phase for lubricity | 11 – 13 | 12 |
| Zn | ≤ 1 | — |
| Niincl. Co | ≤ 1 | — |
| Sb | ≤ 0.55 | — |
| Fe | ≤ 0.2 | — |
| P | ≤ 0.15 | — |
| S | ≤ 0.08 | — |
| Al | ≤ 0.01 | — |
| Si | ≤ 0.01 | — |
C93600 Sand Cast — frequently asked
What is C93600 Sand Cast used for?
C93600 Sand Cast is typically used for bearings, bushings and piston pin bushings. In short: self-lubricating high-lead.
What is the yield strength of C93600 Sand Cast?
C93600 Sand Cast has a typical yield strength of 97 MPa (14.1 ksi) and a tensile strength of 193 MPa (28 ksi) — weaker than 87% of copper alloy grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 5 listed tempers.
Is C93600 Sand Cast easy to machine?
Yes — machinability is rated excellent (85/100, better than 93% of copper alloy grades). Excellent free-machining behaviour (≈80% of AISI 1212): use sharp positive-rake tools, light feeds and generous coolant; lead smearing can dull surface finish on final bores.
Can C93600 Sand Cast be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated not recommended (10/100). Essentially unweldable — lead causes severe hot cracking and porosity; join by mechanical fit, soft soldering or shrink/press fitting instead.
What surface finishes work on C93600 Sand Cast?
Not anodizable; leave as-machined, or tin/nickel plate, chemically blacken, or lap/burnish bearing bores — avoid abrasive polishing that smears the lead phase.
Can C93600 Sand Cast be formed, bent or molded?
Casting alloy only (sand, permanent-mould, centrifugal, continuous); pour ~1090–1150 °C with good degassing and chills to avoid lead segregation and gravity settling in thick walls.
What is the maximum service temperature of C93600 Sand Cast?
C93600 Sand Cast is rated for continuous use to about 230°C (446 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Can FabDigit make parts in C93600 Sand Cast?
Yes — C93600 Sand Cast is available for CNC machining; every part is priced by an engineer rather than instantly. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- ASTM B505/B505M — Copper Alloy Continuous Castings — ASTM International (2018)
- ASTM B22 — Bronze Castings for Bridges and Turntables — ASTM International (2017)
- CDA Standard Designation C93600 alloy datasheet (copper.org) — Copper Development Association (2023)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- GB/T 1176 (ZCuPb10Sn10 ) — SAC (2013)
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.