For convenience, this SAE Information Report is presented in two parts as shown below. To avoid repetition, however, data applicable to both wrought and cast alloys is included only in Part 1.

1. Part I—Wrought Copper and Copper Alloys

   1. Types of Copper (Table 1)

   2. General Characteristics (Table 3)

   3. Electrical Conductivity

   4. Thermal Conductivity

   5. General Mechanical Properties (Table 10)

   6. Yield Strength

   7. Fatigue Strength

   8. Physical Properties (Table 2)

   9. General Fabricating Properties (Table 3)

   10. Formability

   11. Bending

   12. Hot Forming

   13. Machinability

   14. Joining

   15. Surface Finishing

   16. Color

   17. Corrosion Resistance

   18. Effect of Temperature

   19. Typical Uses (Table 3)

2. Part II—Cast Copper Alloys

   1. Types of Casting Alloys

   2. Effects of Alloy Elements and Impurities

   3. General Characteristics (Table 11)

   4. Physical Properties (Table 12)

   5. Typical Uses (Table 11)