Description
High Tensile Brass alloys are compositions of Copper and Zinc. HT2 falls into the category of duplex or alpha/beta alloys. This specific brass alloy, HT2, is highly versatile, offering high strength, excellent hot workability, and machinability. It is occasionally recognized as either Manganese Bronze or High Tensile Brass within the domain of engineering materials..
Chemical Composition
| Elements | Min (%) | Max (%) |
| Cu | 56.00 | 61.00 |
| Pb | 0.50 | 1.50 |
| Sn | – | 1.00 |
| Fe | 0.20 | 1.50 |
| Al | 0.30 | 2.00 |
| Mn | 0.50 | 2.00 |
| Total Others | – | 0.50 |
| Zn | Remainder |
Mechanical Properties According To IS 320 HT2 (As Per Temper HBSR)
| Range (mm) |
From |
To |
UTS Min (MPa) |
PS Min (MPa) |
Elongation Min (%) |
Hardness Min |
Hardness Max |
| Round (Dia) |
10 | 40 |
520 | – | 12 | – | – |
| 40 | 75 | 500 | – | 15 | – | – |
| Hex (A/F) | 40 | 70 | 500 | – | 15 | – | – |
| Square (A/F) | 40 | 60 | 500 | – | 15 | – | – |
| Rectangle (Thickness) | 10 | 40 | 520 | – | 12 | – | – |
| 40 | 50 | 500 | – | 15 | – | – |
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 865°C |
| Density | 8.63g/cm3 |
| Electrical Conductivity | 0.09 x 10 -6Ω.m |
| Thermal Conductivity | 88.3W/m.K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 96.5 GPa |
Fabrication Properties
| Capacity for being Cold formed | Poor |
| Capacity for being Hot worked | Good |
| Machinability Ration | 30% |
| Resistance to Corrosion | Excellent |
| Suitability for soldering | Excellent |
