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DESCRIPTION
Brass is an alloy mainly consisting of copper and zinc. Brass alloys can be easily shaped and are available in various colors. Brass has high thermal conductivity. UNS C37710 forging brass alloys have good forgeability. They are available in the form of rod.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
| Elements |
Min (%) |
Max (%) |
| Cu |
56.50 |
60.00 |
| Pb |
1.00 |
3.00 |
| Fe |
- |
0.30 |
| Total Others |
- |
0.50 |
| Zn |
Remainder |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES ACCORDING TO ASTM B124
Mechanical properties established by agreement between the manufacturers and the purchaser.
| PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES |
| Melting Point - Liquidus°F |
1640 |
| Melting Point - Solidus°F |
1620 |
| Density lb/cu in. at 68°F |
0.305 |
| Specific Gravity |
8.44 |
| 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) |
11.5 |
| 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 |
| Forming |
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 |
Poor |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed |
Excellent |
| Forgeability Rating |
100 |
| Machinability Rating |
80 |
TYPICAL USES
- Builders Hardware
- Consumer