Copper Alloy No. CDA 865



Composition - Percent

  Nominal Minimum Maximum
Aluminum 1 .50 1.5
Copper 58 55.0 60.0
Iron 1 .40 2.0
Lead ... ... .40
Manganese ... .10 1.5
Nickel ... ... 1.0
Tin .5 ... 1.0
Zinc 39.5 36.0 42.0

Physical Properties

Melting Point
(Liquidus)
1616°F
Melting Point
(Solidus)
1583°F
Density .301 lb./cu. in. @ 68°F
Specific Gravity 8.3
Coefficient of
Thermal Expansion
.0000113 per °F from 68°F to 212°F
Thermal Conductivity 50 BTU/sq. ft./ft./hr/°F @68°F
Electrical Conductivity 22 %IACS @ 68°F
Specific Heat .09 BTU/lb./°F @ 68°F
Modulus of Elasticity
(Tension)
15,000 ksi

Mechanical Properties

Min. Typ.
Tensile Strength - ksi (kg/mm²) 65.0 71
Yield Strength - ksi (kg/mm²)
(.5% Extension Under Load)
25.0 28
Yield Strength - ksi (kg/mm²)
(.2% Offset)
25.0 28
Elongation in 2 inches (50mm)
Percent
20 30