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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1) Pb Zn Fe
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.8% min.
Min (%) 86.0
Max (%) 89.0 0.05 Rem 0.05
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)
YS-0.5% Ext
(ksi)
Elongation
(%)
Rockwell B scale Rockwell F scale Shear Strength
(ksi)
Torsion Modulus
(ksi)
Ultimate Tensile Strength in Shear
(ksi)
Section Size
(in)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).
Flat Products 1/2 Hard H02 54 Typ
47 Typ
12 Typ
61 Typ
36 Typ
0.04
1/4 Hard H01 47 Typ
37 Typ
25 Typ
47 Typ
34 Typ
0.04
Extra Hard H06 72 Typ
60 Typ
4 Typ
78 Typ
42 Typ
0.04
Hard H04 66 Typ
56 Typ
5 Typ
73 Typ
40 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm OS015 44 Typ
16 Typ
42 Typ
68 Typ
32 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm OS025 42 Typ
15 Typ
44 Typ
64 Typ
31 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm OS035 40 Typ
13 Typ
45 Typ
59 Typ
30 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 39 Typ
11 Typ
46 Typ
55 Typ
29 Typ
0.04
Spring H08 79 Typ
62 Typ
4 Typ
82 Typ
44 Typ
6.4 Typ 0.04
Flat Products & Wire 1/2 Hard H02 54 Typ
47 Typ
12 Typ
36 Typ
0.04
1/2 Hard H02 68 Typ
60 Typ
7 Typ
40 Typ
0.08
Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm OS015 44 Typ
16 Typ
42 Typ
32 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm OS015 45 Typ
18 Typ
38 Typ
32 Typ
0.08
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 39 Typ
11 Typ
46 Typ
29 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 40 Typ
13 Typ
44 Typ
29 Typ
0.08
Spring H08 79 Typ
62 Typ
4 Typ
44 Typ
0.04
Spring H08 97 Typ
66 Typ
3 Typ
0.08
Wire 1/2 Hard H02 68 Typ
7 Typ
70 Typ
40 Typ
0.08
1/4 Hard H01 56 Typ
12 Typ
36 Typ
0.08
1/8 Hard H00 47 Typ
26 Typ
34 Typ
0.08
Extra Hard H06 89 Typ
4 Typ
0.08
Hard H04 83 Typ
5 Typ
0.08
Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm OS015 45 Typ
18 Typ
38 Typ
32 Typ
0.08
Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm OS025 43 Typ
40 Typ
31 Typ
0.08
Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm OS035 41 Typ
18 Typ
42 Typ
30 Typ
0.08
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 40 Typ
44 Typ
29 Typ
0.08
Spring H08 97 Typ
3 Typ
0.08
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1895
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1840
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.317
Specific Gravity 8.78
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 40
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 100
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) 10.3
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.09
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 17000
Modulus of Rigidityksi 6400
Fabrication Properties
Technique Suitability
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
Thermal Properties
Treatment Minimum* Maximum*
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.
Annealing 800 1400
Hot Working Temperature 1400 1650
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Architecture Angles Appearance Appearance
Angles Appearance Color
Angles Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Angles Forming Characteristics Formability
Angles Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Channels Appearance Appearance
Channels Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Channels Forming Characteristics Formability
Channels Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Consumer Chain Links Appearance Appearance
Chain Links Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Chain Links Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Chain Links Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Chain Links Forming Characteristics Formability
Chain Links Mechanical Properties High Strength
Compacts Appearance Appearance
Compacts Appearance Color
Compacts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Compacts Forming Characteristics Formability
Compacts Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Costume Jewelry Appearance Appearance
Costume Jewelry Forming Characteristics Formability
Costume Jewelry Plating Characteristics Base for Gold Plate
Emblems Appearance Appearance
Emblems Appearance Color
Emblems Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Emblems Forming Characteristics Formability
Emblems Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Etched Articles Appearance Appearance
Etched Articles Appearance Color
Etched Articles Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Etched Articles Forming Characteristics Formability
Etched Articles Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Lipstick Containers Appearance Appearance
Lipstick Containers Appearance Color
Lipstick Containers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Lipstick Containers Forming Characteristics Formability
Lipstick Containers Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Plaques Appearance Appearance
Plaques Appearance Color
Plaques Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Plaques Forming Characteristics Formability
Plaques Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Zippers Appearance Color
Zippers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Zippers Forming Characteristics Cold Workability
Electrical Rotor Bars, AC Motors Brazing Characteristics Brazability
Rotor Bars, AC Motors Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Resistivity - 40 % IACS
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 Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Slide Fasteners Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Slide Fasteners Forming Characteristics Formability
Slide Fasteners Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
Bar ASTM B36/B36M BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
Plate ASTM B36/B36M BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
Sheet ASTM B36/B36M BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
Strip ASTM B36/B36M BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
Wire ASTM B134/B134M BRASS WIRE
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.