ASTM B139 Specification

Forgings, Fasteners, Boltings, Stud Bolts, Screws, Nuts

Scope

ASTM B139 specification establishes the requirements for phosphor bronze rod, bar, and shapes.

Related Specifications of ASTM B139

ASTM B139 Chemical Composition

Copper Alloy UNS No. Element, %
Sn P Fe, max Pb Zn Cu
C51000 4.2-5.8 0.03-0.35 0.10 0.05 max 0.30 max remainder
C52100 7.0-9.0 0.03-0.35 0.10 0.05 max 0.20 max remainder
C52400 9.0-11.0 0.03-0.35 0.10 0.05 max 0.20 max remainder
C53400 3.5-5.8 0.03-0.35 0.10 0.8-1.2 0.30 max remainder
C54400 3.5-4.5 0.01-0.50 0.10 3.0-4.0 1.5-4.5 remainder

ASTM B139 Mechanical Requirements

Tensile Requirements for Rod and Bar, inch-pound

Temper Designation Diameter or Distance Between Parallel Surfaces,A in. Tensile Strength, ksi Elongation in 4× Diameter or Thickness of Specimen, min, %B
Code Name Min Max
Copper Alloy UNS No. C51000
O60 soft anneal rod: round under 1⁄4 40 58 ...
H04 hard rod: round under 1⁄4 80 128 ...
round and hexagonal: 1 ⁄4 to 1⁄2, incl 70 ... 13
over 1⁄2 to 1, incl 60 ... 15
over 1 55 ... 18
bar: square and rectangular: 1 ⁄4 to 3⁄8, incl 60 ... 10
over 3⁄8 55 ... 15
H08 spring rod: round: 0.026 to 1⁄16, incl 115 ... ...
over 1⁄16 to 1⁄8, incl 110 ... ...
over 1⁄8 to 1⁄4, incl 105 ... 3.5
over 1⁄4 to 3⁄8, incl 100 ... 5
over 3⁄8 to 1⁄2, incl 90 ... 9
Copper Alloy UNS No. C52100
O60 soft anneal rod: round under 1⁄4 53 68 ...
H04 hard rod: round under 1⁄4 105 150 ...
round and hexagonal: 1 ⁄4 to 1⁄2, incl 85 ... 12
over 1⁄2 to 1, incl 75 ... 15
over 1 60 ... 20
bar: square and rectangular: 1 ⁄4 to 3⁄8, incl 68 ... 10
over 3⁄8 60 ... 15
Copper Alloy UNS No. C52400
O60 soft anneal rod: round under 1⁄4 60 75 ...
H04 hard rod: round under 1⁄4 105 160 ...
round and hexagonal: 1 ⁄4 to 1⁄2, incl 95 ... 10
over 1⁄2 to 1, incl 85 ... 12
over 1  70 ... 15  
bar: square and rectangular: 1 ⁄4 to 3⁄8, incl 76 ... 10
over 3⁄8  70 ... 15
Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C53400 and C54400
H04 hard 1 ⁄16 to 1⁄4, incl 65 ... 8
over 1⁄4 to 1⁄2, incl 60 ... 10
over 1⁄2 to 1, incl 55 ... 12
over 1 50 ... 15
bar: square and rectangular: 1 ⁄4 to 3⁄8, incl 55 ... 10
over 3⁄8 50 ... 15
  • A For rectangular bar, the Distance Between Parallel Surfaces refers to thickness.
    B In any case, a minimum gage length of 1 in. shall be used.

Tensile Requirements for Rod and Bar, SI

Temper Designation Diameter or Distance Between Parallel Surfaces,A mm Tensile Strength, ksi Elongation in 4× Diameter or Thickness of Specimen, min, %B
Code Name Min Max
Copper Alloy UNS No. C51000
O60 soft anneal rod: round under 6 275 400 ...
H04 hard rod: round under 6 550 880 ...
round and hexagonal: 6 to 12 incl 485 ... 13
12 to 25 incl 415 ... 15
over 25 380 ... 18
bar: square and rectangular: 6 to 9 incl 415 ... 10
over 9 380 ... 15
H08 spring rod: round: 0.065 to 1.6 incl 790 ... ...
over 1.6 to 3 incl 760 ... ...
over 3 to 6 incl 725 ... 3.5
over 6 to 9 incl 690 ... 5.0
over 9 to 12 incl 620 ... 9.0
Copper Alloy UNS No. C52100
O60 soft anneal rod: round under 6 365 470 ...
H04 hard rod: round under 6 720 1030 ...
round and hexagonal: 6 to 12 incl 585 ... 12
over 12 to 25 incl 515 ... 15
over 25 415 ... 20
bar: square and rectangular: 6 to 9 incl 470 ... 10
over 9 415 ... 15
Copper Alloy UNS No. C52400
O60 soft anneal rod: round under 6 415 515 ...
H04 hard rod: round under 6 725 1100 ...
round and hexagonal: 6 to 12 incl 655 ... 10
over 12 to 25 incl 585 ... 12
over 25 480 ... 15
bar: square and rectangular: 6 to 9 incl 525 ... 10
over 9 480 ... 15
Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C53400 and C54400
H04 hard rod: round and hexagonal: 1.6 to 6 incl 450 ... 8
over 6 to 12 incl 415 ... 10
over 12 to 25 incl 380 ... 12
over 25 345 ... 15
bar: square and rectangular: 6 to 9 incl 380 ... 10
over 9 345 ... 15

ASTM B139 Certifications

  • EN 10204 3.1
  • EN 10204 3.2
  • PED 2014/68/EC
  • MERKBLATT AD 2000 W2/W7/W10
  • API 20 E BSL 1/ BSL 2
  • NACE MR 0175
  • NACE MR 0103