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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1) Pb Zn Fe
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.7% min.
Min (%) 59.0
Max (%) 63.0 0.09 Rem 0.07
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)
YS-0.5% Ext
(ksi)
Elongation
(%)
Rockwell B scale Rockwell F scale Rockwell 30T scale Shear Strength
(ksi)
Torsion Modulus
(ksi)
Ultimate Tensile Strength in Shear
(ksi)
Section Size
(in)
Cold Work
(%)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).
Flat Products 1/2 Hard H02 70 Typ
50 Typ
10 Typ
75 Typ
67 Typ
44 Typ
0.04
1/8 Hard H00 60 Typ
35 Typ
30 Typ
55 Typ
54 Typ
42 Typ
0.04
As Hot Rolled M20 54 Typ
21 Typ
45 Typ
85 Typ
49 Typ
40 Typ
0.04
Soft Anneal O60 54 Typ
21 Typ
45 Typ
80 Typ
46 Typ
40 Typ
0.04
Flat Products & Rod Annealed O61 54 Typ
21 Typ
45 Typ
40 Typ
0.04
Annealed O61 54 Typ
21 Typ
50 Typ
40 Typ
1
Rod 1/4 Hard H01 72 Typ
50 Typ
25 Typ
78 Typ
5.7 Typ 45 Typ
1
As Hot Extruded M30 52 Typ
20 Typ
52 Typ
78 Typ
39 Typ
1
Soft Anneal O60 54 Typ
21 Typ
50 Typ
80 Typ
40 Typ
1
Tube Hard H04 74 Typ
55 Typ
10 Typ
80 Typ
30
Light Anneal O50 56 Typ
23 Typ
50 Typ
82 Typ
47 Typ
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1660
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1650
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.303
Specific Gravity 8.39
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 28
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 71
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) 11.6
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.09
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 15000
Modulus of Rigidityksi 5600
Fabrication Properties
Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding Good
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Fair
Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended
Spot Weld Good
Seam Weld Not Recommended
Butt Weld Good
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Fair
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Excellent
Forgeability Rating 90
Machinability Rating 40
Common Fabrication Processes
  • Blanking
  • Forming and Bending
  • Hot Forging and Pressing
  • hot heading and upsetting
  • Shearing
Thermal Properties
Treatment Minimum* Maximum*
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.
Annealing 800 1100
Hot Working Temperature 1150 1450
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Architecture Architectural Panels Appearance Appearance
Architectural Panels Forming Characteristics Formability
Decoration Appearance Appearance
Decoration Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Decoration Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Door Frames Appearance Color
Door Frames Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Hardware Appearance Appearance
Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Hardware Forming Characteristics Formability
Hardware Machining Characteristics Machinability
Hardware Mechanical Properties High Strength
Large Architectural Trim Appearance Appearance
Large Architectural Trim Forming Characteristics Formability
Large Sheets Appearance Appearance
Large Sheets Forming Characteristics Formability
Large Sheets Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Sheet Appearance Color
Sheet Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Sheet Mechanical Properties High Strength
Structural, Heavy Plate Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Structural, Heavy Plate Mechanical Properties High Strength
Builders Hardware Decorative Hardware Appearance Appearance
Decorative Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Decorative Hardware Forming Characteristics Formability
Decorative Hardware Machining Characteristics Machinability
Decorative Hardware Mechanical Properties High Strength
Fasteners Bolts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Bolts Forming Characteristics Formability
Bolts Machining Characteristics Machinability
Bolts Mechanical Properties High Strength
Industrial Brazing Rod Brazing Characteristics Brazability
Condenser Plates Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Condenser Plates Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Condenser Plates Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Condenser Plates Forming Characteristics Formability
Condenser Plates Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Condenser Tube Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Condenser Tube Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Evaporator Tubes Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Evaporator Tubes Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Evaporator Tubes Forming Characteristics Formability
Evaporator Tubes Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Heat Exchanger Tube Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Heat Exchanger Tube Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Heat Exchanger Tube Mechanical Properties Moderate to High Strength
Hot Forgings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Hot Forgings Forming Characteristics Formability
Hot Forgings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Large Nuts and Bolts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Large Nuts and Bolts Forging Characteristics Hot Forgability
Large Nuts and Bolts Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Valve Stems Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Valve Stems Forming Characteristics Formability
Valve Stems Machining Characteristics Machinability
Valve Stems Mechanical Properties High 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
Seamless Condenser Tube & Ferrule Stock Condenser Tube ASME SB111 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER TUBES & FERRULE STOCK
Condenser Tube ASTM B111/B111M COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER TUBES AND FERRULE STOCK
Seamless Tube ASME SB135 SEAMLESS BRASS TUBE
Sheet ASTM B36/B36M BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
Strip ASTM B36/B36M BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
Tube Seamless (Metric) ASTM B135/B135M Seamless Brass Tube
ASTM B135 Tube, Seamless
FEDERAL WW-T-791 TUBING: BRASS, SEAMLESS
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.