Copper Alloy No. CDA 863



Composition - Percent

  Nominal Minimum Maximum
Aluminum 6 5.0 7.5
Copper 63 60.0 66.0
Iron 3 2.0 4.0
Lead ... ... .20
Manganese 3 2.5 5.0
Nickel ... ... 1.0
Tin ... ... .20
Zinc 25 22.0 28.0

Physical Properties

Melting Point
(Liquidus)
1693°F
Melting Point
(Solidus)
1625°F
Density .283 lb./cu. in. @ 68°F
Specific Gravity 7.84
Coefficient of
Thermal Expansion
.000012 per °F from 68°F to 500°F
Thermal Conductivity 20.5 BTU/sq. ft./ft./hr/°F @68°F
Electrical Conductivity 8.0 %IACS @ 68°F
Specific Heat .09 BTU/lb./°F @ 68°F
Modulus of Elasticity
(Tension)
14,200 ksi

Mechanical Properties

Min. Typ.
Tensile Strength - ksi (kg/mm²) 110.0 115
Yield Strength - ksi (kg/mm²)
(.5% Extension Under Load)
60.0 65
Yield Strength - ksi (kg/mm²)
(.2% Offset)
60.0 83
Elongation in 2 inches (50mm)
Percent
12 15