Description
Brass is, at its core, a copper alloy blended with zinc. This alloy boasts both strength and ease of shaping, stamping, or drawing, rendering it a ubiquitous selection across a wide array of applications. The ability to adjust the quantity of zinc permits the attainment of a diverse range of properties, encompassing varying degrees of corrosion resistance, ductility, and appropriateness for machining.
Chemical Composition
| Elements | Min (%) | Max (%) |
| Cu | 60.00 | 61.00 |
| Pb | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Fe | – | 0.20 |
| Sn | – | 0.20 |
| Ni | – | 0.30 |
| Al | – | 0.05 |
| Total Others | – | 0.20 |
| Zn | Remainder |
Mechanical Properties According To EN 12164 (As Per Temper R410)
| Range (mm) |
From |
To |
UTS Min (N/mm²) |
PS Min (N/mm²) |
Elongation Min (%) |
Hardness Min |
Hardness Max |
| Round (Dia) |
2 |
40 |
410 |
230 |
12 |
– |
– |
| Hex (A/F) |
2 |
35 |
410 |
230 |
12 |
– |
– |
| Square (A/F) |
2 |
35 |
410 |
230 |
12 |
– |
– |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
| Melting Point – Liquidus°F |
1650 |
| Melting Point – Solidus°F |
1630 |
| Density lb/cu in. at 68°F |
0.304 |
| Specific Gravity |
8.41 |
| Electrical Conductivity % IACS at 68°F |
27 |
| Thermal Conductivity Btu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F |
69 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210⁻⁶ per °F (68 – 572°F) |
11.6 |
| Specific Heat Capacity Btu/ lb /°F at 68°F |
0.09 |
| Modulus of Elasticity in Tension ksi |
15000 |
| Modulus of Rigidity ksi |
5600 |
| FABRICATION PROPERTIES |
| Technique |
Suitability |
| Soldering |
Excellent |
| Brazing |
Good |
| Oxyacetylene Welding |
Not Recommended |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding |
Not Recommended |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding |
Not Recommended |
| Spot Weld |
Not Recommended |
| Seam Weld |
Not Recommended |
| Butt Weld |
Fair |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked |
Fair |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed |
Excellent |
| Machinability Rating |
70 |
