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Red Brass, 85%
Wrought
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Copper-Zinc Alloys (Yellow Brasses)
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Elements | ||||
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Cu(1) | Pb | Zn | Fe | |
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.8% min. |
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Min (%) | 84.0 | |||
Max (%) | 86.0 | 0.05 | Rem | 0.05 |
Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Rockwell B scale | Rockwell F scale | Rockwell 30T scale | Shear Strength (ksi) |
Torsion Modulus (ksi) |
Fatigue Strength** (ksi) |
Section Size (in) |
Cold Work (%) |
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* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). ** Fatigue Strength: 100 x 106 cycles, unless indicated as [N] x 106. | |||||||||||||
Flat Products | 1/2 Hard | H02 |
57 Typ |
12 Typ |
65 Typ |
60 Typ |
37 Typ |
0.04 | |||||
1/4 Hard | H01 |
49 Typ |
45 Typ |
48 Typ |
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1/8 Hard | H00 |
43 Typ |
16 Typ |
44 Typ |
66 Typ |
28 Typ |
32 Typ |
0.04 | |||||
As Hot Rolled | M20 |
42 Typ |
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Extra Hard | H06 |
78 Typ |
61 Typ |
4 Typ |
83 Typ |
72 Typ |
44 Typ |
0.04 | |||||
Hard | H04 |
70 Typ |
57 Typ |
5 Typ |
77 Typ |
68 Typ |
42 Typ |
6.4 Typ | 20 Typ | 0.04 | |||
Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm | OS015 |
45 Typ |
18 Typ |
42 Typ |
71 Typ |
38 Typ |
33 Typ |
0.04 | |||||
Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm | OS025 |
43 Typ |
16 Typ |
44 Typ |
66 Typ |
28 Typ |
32 Typ |
0.04 | |||||
Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm | OS035 |
41 Typ |
14 Typ |
46 Typ |
63 Typ |
22 Typ |
31 Typ |
0.04 | |||||
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm | OS050 |
40 Typ |
12 Typ |
47 Typ |
59 Typ |
14 Typ |
31 Typ |
0.04 | |||||
Nominal Grain Size 0.070 mm | OS070 |
39 Typ |
10 Typ |
48 Typ |
56 Typ |
10 Typ |
31 Typ |
0.04 | |||||
Spring | H08 |
84 Typ |
63 Typ |
3 Typ |
86 Typ |
74 Typ |
46 Typ |
0.04 | |||||
Pipe | Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm | OS015 |
44 Typ |
45 Typ |
71 Typ |
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Tube | Hard Drawn | H80 |
70 Typ |
8 Typ |
77 Typ |
68 Typ |
0.065 | 35 | |||||
Light Drawn, Light Cold Rolled | H55 |
50 Typ |
40 Typ |
30 Typ |
55 Typ |
54 Typ |
0.065 | 15 | |||||
Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm | OS015 |
44 Typ |
18 Typ |
45 Typ |
71 Typ |
38 Typ |
0.065 | ||||||
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm | OS050 |
40 Typ |
12 Typ |
55 Typ |
60 Typ |
15 Typ |
0.065 | ||||||
Wire | 1/2 Hard | H02 |
72 Typ |
8 Typ |
43 Typ |
0.08 | |||||||
1/4 Hard | H01 |
59 Typ |
11 Typ |
38 Typ |
0.08 | ||||||||
1/8 Hard | H00 |
50 Typ |
25 Typ |
35 Typ |
20 Typ | 0.08 | |||||||
Hard | H04 |
88 Typ |
6 Typ |
48 Typ |
0.08 | ||||||||
Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm | OS015 |
45 Typ |
33 Typ |
0.08 | |||||||||
Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm | OS025 |
43 Typ |
32 Typ |
0.08 | |||||||||
Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm | OS035 |
41 Typ |
48 Typ |
31 Typ |
0.08 | ||||||||
Spring | H08 |
105 Typ |
54 Typ |
0.08 |
Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1880 |
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Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1810 |
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.316 |
Specific Gravity | 8.75 |
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 37 |
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 92 |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) | 10.4 |
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F | 0.09 |
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi | 17000 |
Modulus of Rigidityksi | 6400 |
Technique | Suitability |
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Soldering | Excellent |
Brazing | Excellent |
Oxyacetylene Welding | Good |
Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Good |
Coated Metal Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
Spot Weld | Fair |
Seam Weld | Not Recommended |
Butt Weld | Good |
Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Excellent |
Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Good |
Machinability Rating | 30 |
Common Fabrication Processes
- Blanking
- Coining
- Drawing
- Etching
- Forming and Bending
- Heading and Upsetting
- Piercing and Punching
- Roll Threading and Knurling
- Shearing
- Spinning
- Squeezing and Swaging
- Stamping
Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | ||
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* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | ||||
Annealing | 800 | 1350 | ||
Hot Working Temperature | 1450 | 1650 |
Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
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Architecture | Etching Parts | Appearance | Appearance |
Etching Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Etching Parts | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Trim | Appearance | Appearance | |
Trim | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Trim | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Weather Strip | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Weather Strip | Corrosion Resistance | Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance | |
Weather Strip | Mechanical Properties | Retention of Spring Properties | |
Builders Hardware | Kick Plates | Appearance | Appearance |
Kick Plates | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Kick Plates | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
Kick Plates | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
Kick Plates | Corrosion Resistance | Dezincification Resistance | |
Kick Plates | Forming Characteristics | Coinability | |
Kick Plates | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Kick Plates | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
Kick Plates | Plating Characteristics | Plateable | |
Consumer | Badges | Appearance | Appearance |
Badges | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Badges | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
Badges | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
Badges | Corrosion Resistance | Dezincification Resistance | |
Badges | Forming Characteristics | Coinability | |
Badges | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Badges | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
Badges | Plating Characteristics | Platability | |
Coinage | Appearance | Appearance | |
Coinage | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Coinage | Forming Characteristics | Coinability | |
Coinage | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Coinage | Plating Characteristics | Plateable | |
Compacts | Appearance | Appearance | |
Compacts | Appearance | Color | |
Compacts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Compacts | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Compacts | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Costume Jewelry | Appearance | Gold Color | |
Costume Jewelry | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Dials | Appearance | Appearance | |
Dials | Appearance | Color | |
Dials | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Dials | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Fire Extinguisher Cases | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Fire Extinguisher Cases | Corrosion Resistance | Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance | |
Fire Extinguisher Cases | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Fire Extinguisher Cases | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Lipstick Containers | Appearance | Appearance | |
Lipstick Containers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Lipstick Containers | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Lipstick Containers | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Medallions | Appearance | Appearance | |
Medallions | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Medallions | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Sea Water | |
Medallions | Corrosion Resistance | Dezincification Resistance | |
Medallions | Forming Characteristics | Coinability | |
Medallions | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
Medallions | Plating Characteristics | Platability | |
Nameplates | Appearance | Appearance | |
Nameplates | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Nameplates | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
Nameplates | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
Nameplates | Corrosion Resistance | Dezincification Resistance | |
Nameplates | Forming Characteristics | Coinability | |
Nameplates | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Nameplates | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
Nameplates | Plating Characteristics | Plateable | |
Plaques | Appearance | Appearance | |
Plaques | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Plaques | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
Plaques | Corrosion Resistance | Dezincification Resistance | |
Plaques | Forming Characteristics | Coinability | |
Plaques | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
Plaques | Plating Characteristics | Plateable | |
Rouge Boxes | Appearance | Appearance | |
Rouge Boxes | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Rouge Boxes | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Rouge Boxes | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Tokens | Appearance | Appearance | |
Tokens | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Tokens | Forming Characteristics | Coinability | |
Tokens | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Tokens | Plating Characteristics | Plateable | |
Zippers | Appearance | Appearance | |
Zippers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Zippers | Forming Characteristics | Cold Workability | |
Electrical | Conduit | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity |
Conduit | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Conduit | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Conduit | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Rotor Bars, AC Motors | Brazing Characteristics | Brazability | |
Rotor Bars, AC Motors | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Resistivity - 37 % IACS | |
Screw Shells | Appearance | Appearance | |
Screw Shells | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Screw Shells | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Screw Shells | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Sockets | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Sockets | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Sockets | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Fasteners | Eyelets | Appearance | Appearance |
Eyelets | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Eyelets | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Eyelets | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Fasteners | Appearance | Appearance | |
Fasteners | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Fasteners | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Fasteners | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Industrial | Condenser Tubes | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
Condenser Tubes | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Condenser Tubes | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Condenser Tubes | Welding Characteristics | Weldability | |
Fire Extinguishers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Fire Extinguishers | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Fire Extinguishers | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Flexible Metal Hose | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Flexible Metal Hose | Corrosion Resistance | Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance | |
Flexible Metal Hose | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Flexible Metal Hose | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Heat Exchanger Shells | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Heat Exchanger Shells | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Heat Exchanger Shells | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Heat Exchanger Shells | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Heat Exchangers | Brazing Characteristics | Brazability | |
Heat Exchangers | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Heat Exchangers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Heat Exchangers | Solderability | Solderability | |
Pickling Crates | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Pickling Crates | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Acids | |
Pickling Crates | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Pickling Crates | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Pump Cylinder Liners | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Pump Cylinder Liners | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Pump Cylinder Liners | Mechanical Properties | Moderate to High Strength | |
Radiator Cores | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Radiator Cores | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Tags | Appearance | Appearance | |
Tags | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Tags | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Tags | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Tubing for Heat Exchangers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Tubing for Heat Exchangers | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Tubing for Heat Exchangers | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Tubing for Heat Exchangers | Welding Characteristics | Weldability | |
Tubing for Instrumentation | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Tubing for Instrumentation | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Tubing for Instrumentation | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Tubing for Instrumentation | Welding Characteristics | Weldability | |
Other | Fire Hose Couplings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
Fire Hose Couplings | Mechanical Properties | Moderate to High Strength | |
Plumbing | Fittings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
Fittings | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Fittings | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
J-Bends | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
J-Bends | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
J-Bends | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
J-Bends | Solderability | Solderability | |
Pipe | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Pipe | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Pipe | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Pipe Nipples | Appearance | Appearance | |
Pipe Nipples | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Pipe Nipples | Mechanical Properties | Moderate to High Strength | |
Pipe Service Lines | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Pipe Service Lines | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Pipe Service Lines | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Pipe Service Lines | Solderability | Solderability | |
Pump Lines | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Pump Lines | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Pump Lines | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Service Lines | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Service Lines | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Service Lines | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Traps | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Traps | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength |
Form | Specific Sub-Form | Application | System | Standard | Description |
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Bar | ASTM | B36/B36M | BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR | ||
Condenser & Heat Exchanger Tube with Integral Fins | ASTM | B956/B956M | WELDED COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY CONDENSER AND HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES WITH INTEGRAL FINS | ||
Fitting | ASME | B16.22 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY SOLDER-JOINT PRESSURE FITTINGS | ||
ASME | B16.29 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY SOLDER-JOINT DRAINAGE FITTINGS | |||
Nipples | ASTM | B687 | BRASS, COPPER AND CHROMIUM PLATED PIPE NIPPLES | ||
Pipe | ASTM | B698 | COPPER, COPPER ALLOY PLUMBING PIPE AND TUBE | ||
Pipe, Seamless. Standard Sizes | ASTM | B43 | SEAMLESS RED BRASS PIPE, STANDARD SIZES | ||
ASME | SB43 | SEAMLESS RED BRASS PIPE, STANDARD SIZES | |||
Plate | ASTM | B36/B36M | BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR | ||
Rod, Bar & Shapes | ASTM | B927/B927M | BRASS ROD, BAR, AND SHAPES | ||
Seamless Condenser Tube & Ferrule Stock | Condenser Tube | ASME | SB111 | COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER TUBES & FERRULE STOCK | |
Condenser Tube | ASTM | B111/B111M | COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER TUBES AND FERRULE STOCK | ||
Seamless Heat Exchanger and Condenser Tube | ASME | SB395 | U-BEND SEAMLESS COPPER & COPPER ALLOY HEAT EXCHANGER & CONDENSER TUBE | ||
with Integral Fins | ASME | SB359 | COPPER & COPPER ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER & HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES WITH INTEGRAL FINS | ||
Seamless Tube | ASTM | B135/B135M | Seamless Brass Tube | ||
Sheet | SAE | J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | ||
ASTM | B36/B36M | BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR | |||
SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | |||
Sheet & Strip | Copper Clad Stainless | ASTM | B694 | COPPER, COPPER ALLOY AND COPPER-CLAD STAINLESS STEEL SHEET AND STRIP FOR ELECTRICAL CABLE SHIELDING | |
Strip | ASTM | B888/B88M | COPPER ALLOY STRIP FOR USE IN MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS OR SPRING CONTACTS | ||
SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | |||
ASTM | B36/B36M | BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR | |||
SAE | J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | |||
Tube | ASTM | B359/B359M | COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER AND HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES WITH INTEGRAL FINS | ||
ASTM | B569 | BRASS STRIP IN NARROW WIDTHS AND LIGHT GAGE FOR HEAT EXCHANGER TUBING | |||
FEDERAL | WW-T-791 | TUBING: BRASS, SEAMLESS | |||
ASTM | B698 | COPPER, COPPER ALLOY PLUMBING PIPE AND TUBE | |||
MILITARY | MIL-T-20168 | TUBES, RED BRASS, SEAMLESS | |||
ASTM | B135 | Tube, Seamless | |||
SAE | J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | |||
ASME | SB135 | SEAMLESS BRASS TUBE | |||
ASTM | B587 | WELDED BRASS TUBE | |||
ASTM | B543/B543M | WELDED COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY HEAT EXCHANGER TUBE | |||
SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | |||
AMS | 4553 | BRASS TUBING, SEAMLESS, SOFT ANNEALED | |||
ASTM | B395/B395M | U-BEND SEAMLESS COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY HEAT EXCHANGER AND CONDENSER TUBES | |||
Tube, Welded Heater Exchanger | ASME | SB543 | WELDED COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY TUBE | ||
Welded Heat Exchanger & Condenser Tube | with Integral Fins | ASME | SB956 | Tube, Welded, Condenser, Heat Exchanger, w/ Integral Fins | |
Wire | ASTM | B134/B134M | BRASS WIRE |
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The values listed above represent reasonable approximations suitable for general engineering use. Due to commercial variations in compositions and to manufacturing limitations, they should not be used for specification purposes. See applicable ASTM International specification references.
The values listed above represent reasonable approximations suitable for general engineering use. Due to commercial variations in compositions and to manufacturing limitations, they should not be used for specification purposes. See applicable ASTM International specification references.