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Detailed Properties and Specifications for Alloy 614
Source: Copper Development Association

Composition 

Cu Rem Pb 0.01max Fe 1.5-3.5 Zn 0.20max Al 6.0-8.0 Mn 1.0max

Fabrication Properties 

Property Rating
Capacity for being cold worked Good
Capacity for being hot formed Good
Hot forge-ability rating (Forging brass=100)
Hot working temperature 1450-1700F
Annealing temperature 1125-1650F
Machine-ability rating (Free cutting brass=100) 20
Soldering Not Recommended
Brazing Fair
Oxyacetylene welding Not Recommended
Gas shielding arc welding Good
Coated metal arc welding Good
Resistance welding (Spot) Good
Resistance welding (Seam) Good
Resistance welding (Butt) Good

Specific Properties based on ASTM B150

Diameter Temper Tensile Strength Elongation Yield Strength Rockwell Hardness
1/2" & under HR50 80min 30min 40min
>1/2" to 1" HR50 75min 30min 35min
>1" to 2" HR50 70min 30min 32min
>2" to 3" HR50 70min 30min 30min
2" & under Soft (M20) 70min 35min 30min
>2" to 5" Soft (M20) 65min 35min 28min

Other Alloys:
110, 220, 260, 280, 330, 360, 464, 510, 614, 706, 715, 932, 936, & 954


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