Copper Alloy C95600-M01
Finish state · default condition
UNS C95600
M01 = as sand cast
Standard commercial condition for pump housings, valve bodies and marine fittings poured in sand moulds.
Values for the M01 condition
Other C95600 tempers and conditions
C95600 is listed in 4 conditions; see the grade overview at C95600.
Compare all 4 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M01DefaultThis page As sand cast | Standard commercial condition for pump housings, valve bodies and marine fittings poured in sand moulds. | 193 | 414 | 18 | 140 HB | 7.5 % IACS |
As centrifugally cast | Choose for rings, sleeves, bushings and flanges where the finer chilled structure gives slightly higher strength and soundness. | 207 | 448 | 16 | 145 HB | 7.5 % IACS |
As continuous cast | Continuous-cast bar and tube for machined valve stems, bushings and marine hardware bought as stock shapes. | 214 | 448 | 15 | 150 HB | 7.5 % IACS |
Quench hardened and tempered | Rarely supplied for this alloy; specify only when a foundry offers a heat-treated variant for higher strength and hardness. | 240 | 480 | 12 | 165 HB | 7.5 % IACS |
What is C95600-M01?
C95600-M01 is C95600 supplied in the M01 condition — standard commercial condition for pump housings, valve bodies and marine fittings poured in sand moulds. C95600-M01 has a yield strength of 193 MPa (28 ksi) and a tensile strength of 414 MPa (60 ksi) — weaker than 56% of copper alloy grades. Elongation at break is 18% and the elastic modulus is 117 GPa (17 Msi). C95600-M01 has a density of 7.53 g/cm³ (0.272 lb/in³), lighter than 96% of copper alloy grades. It melts at 980°C (1,796 °F).
Advantages
- Lightweight — 7.53 g/cm³ (0.272 lb/in³), better than 96% of copper alloy grades
- Low embodied carbon — 3.2 kg CO₂/kg, better than 92% of copper alloy grades
- Good corrosion resistance — 74/100, better than 88% of copper alloy grades
- High service temperature — 300°C (572 °F), better than 85% of copper alloy grades
- Readily welded — 60/100, better than 76% of copper alloy grades
Limitations
- Low electrical conductivity — 7.5 % IACS, worse than 84% of copper alloy grades
- Poor heat conductor — 45 W/m·K (26 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 76% of copper alloy grades
C95600-M01 properties
Typical room-temperature values for C95600-M01; 18 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are C95600 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among copper alloy grades.
Physical3
C95600-M01 has a density of 7.53 g/cm³ (0.272 lb/in³), lighter than 96% of copper alloy grades. It melts at 980°C (1,796 °F).
Mechanical13
C95600-M01 has a yield strength of 193 MPa (28 ksi) and a tensile strength of 414 MPa (60 ksi) — weaker than 56% of copper alloy grades. Elongation at break is 18% and the elastic modulus is 117 GPa (17 Msi).
Thermal6
C95600-M01 is rated for continuous service to 300°C (572 °F). It conducts heat at 45 W/m·K (26 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 76% of copper alloy grades. Thermal expansion is 16.2 µm/m·K (9 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
C95600-M01 conducts electricity at 7.5 % IACS, worse than 84% of copper alloy grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (74/100), better than 88% of copper alloy grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of C95600-M01 takes about 48 MJ of energy and emits 3.2 kg of CO₂ — less than 92% of copper alloy grades. Typical recycled content is 45%.
Manufacturability7
C95600-M01's machinability is good (55/100, better than 71% of copper alloy grades); weldability good (60/100); formability poor (20/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with C95600-M01
Is C95600 easy to machine?
Machines noticeably better than iron-bearing aluminium bronzes — use rigid setups, positive-rake carbide, moderate speed with generous coolant to avoid work-hardening and built-up edge.
Can C95600 be welded?
GTAW/GMAW with matching aluminium-bronze filler (ERCuAl-A2) works well; remove the tenacious Al₂O₃ film, keep interpass temperature moderate and avoid high heat input to limit hot cracking.
Can C95600 be formed, bent or molded?
Foundry alloy: silicon gives good fluidity and reduced hot-tear sensitivity, but design for directional solidification with chills/risers and degas the melt; not intended for cold forming.
What surface finishes work on C95600?
Takes a bright mechanical polish and develops a protective brown patina; not anodizable — use passivation, lacquer, or electroless nickel/chrome plating for appearance or wear duty.
C95600 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alprimary strengthening addition | 6 – 8 | 7 |
| Siimproves fluidity and machinability | 1.8 – 3.2 | 2.5 |
| CuCu 88.0 % min per ASTM B148/B505 | ≥ 88 (balance) | — |
C95600-M01 — frequently asked
What is C95600-M01 used for?
C95600-M01 is typically used for valve bodies, marine hardware and corrosion-resistant fittings. In short: easiest-machining aluminum bronze; silicon improves castability; good seawater corrosion resistance.
What is the yield strength of C95600-M01?
C95600-M01 has a typical yield strength of 193 MPa (28 ksi) and a tensile strength of 414 MPa (60 ksi) — weaker than 56% of copper alloy grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 4 listed tempers.
Is C95600-M01 easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (55/100, better than 71% of copper alloy grades). Machines noticeably better than iron-bearing aluminium bronzes — use rigid setups, positive-rake carbide, moderate speed with generous coolant to avoid work-hardening and built-up edge.
Can C95600-M01 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated good (60/100). GTAW/GMAW with matching aluminium-bronze filler (ERCuAl-A2) works well; remove the tenacious Al₂O₃ film, keep interpass temperature moderate and avoid high heat input to limit hot cracking.
What surface finishes work on C95600-M01?
Takes a bright mechanical polish and develops a protective brown patina; not anodizable — use passivation, lacquer, or electroless nickel/chrome plating for appearance or wear duty.
Can C95600-M01 be formed, bent or molded?
Foundry alloy: silicon gives good fluidity and reduced hot-tear sensitivity, but design for directional solidification with chills/risers and degas the melt; not intended for cold forming.
What is the maximum service temperature of C95600-M01?
C95600-M01 is rated for continuous use to about 300°C (572 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between C95600-M01 and C95600-TQ50?
M01 is the default condition — standard commercial condition for pump housings, valve bodies and marine fittings poured in sand moulds. TQ50: rarely supplied for this alloy; specify only when a foundry offers a heat-treated variant for higher strength and hardness. Yield strength is 193 MPa in M01 versus 240 MPa in TQ50.
Sources
- ASTM B148 — Aluminum-Bronze Sand Castings — ASTM International (2019)
- ASTM B505/B505M — Copper Alloy Continuous Castings — ASTM International (2018)
- CDA Alloy Datasheet C95600 — Copper Development Association (copper.org) (2023)
- ASM Handbook Vol.2 — Properties of Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol.13B — Corrosion: Materials — ASM International (2005)
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.