Description
High Tensile Brass alloys are compositions of Copper and Zinc. Specifically, C6783 is classified as a duplex or alpha/beta alloy. C6783 brass alloy exhibits versatility by offering both high strength and excellent hot workability, making it a suitable choice for machining applications in engineering. It is occasionally identified as either a Manganese Bronze or High Tensile Brass due to its impressive characteristics.
Chemical Composition
| Elements | Min (%) | Max (%) |
| Cu | 55.00 | 59.00 |
| Pb | – | 0.50 |
| Fe | 0.20 | 1.50 |
| Al | 0.20 | 2.00 |
| Mn | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Total Others | – | – |
| Zn | Remainder |
Mechanical Properties According To JIS H3250 GRADE C6783 (As Per Temper BD)
| Range (MM) |
Form |
To |
UTS Min (Mpa) |
PS Min (Mpa) |
ELo Min (%) |
Hardness Min |
Hardness Max |
| Round (Dia) |
6 |
50 |
540 |
– |
12 |
– |
– |
| Hex (A/F) |
6 |
50 |
540 |
– |
12 |
– |
– |
| Square (A/F) |
6 |
50 |
540 |
– |
12 |
– |
– |
| Rectangle (Thickness) |
6 |
50 |
540 |
– |
12 |
– |
– |
Physcial Properties
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 |
