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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1) Pb Zn Fe Ni
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.6% min.
Min (%) 83.5 1.5
Max (%) 86.5 2.2 Rem 0.10 0.25
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)
YS-0.5% Ext
(ksi)
Elongation
(%)
Rockwell B scale Rockwell F scale Shear Strength
(ksi)
Fatigue Strength**
(ksi)
Section Size
(in)
Cold Work
(%)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). ** Fatigue Strength: 100 x 106 cycles, unless indicated as [N] x 106.
Rod 1/2 Hard H02 56 Typ
46 Typ
16 Typ
63 Typ
36 Typ
24 Typ 1 25
Hard H04 70 Typ
60 Typ
10 Typ
1
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 40 Typ
16 Typ
45 Typ
59 Typ
30 Typ
1
Wire Hard H04 72 Typ
56 Typ
4 Typ
0.08
Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm OS025 43 Typ
18 Typ
38 Typ
0.08
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1875
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1820
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.316
Specific Gravity 8.75
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 36
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 90
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) 10.4
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 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 Good
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Poor
Machinability Rating 90
Common Fabrication Processes
  • Drilling
  • Knurling
  • Machining
  • Roll Threading
Thermal Properties
Treatment Minimum* Maximum*
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.
Annealing 800 1200
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Builders Hardware Hardware Appearance Color
Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Hardware Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Fasteners Locknuts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Locknuts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Locknuts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Locknuts Machining Characteristics Machinability
Industrial Bushings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Bushings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Bushings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Bushings Machining Characteristics Machinability
Caps Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Caps Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Caps Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Caps Forming Characteristics Formability
Caps Machining Characteristics Machinability
Couplings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Couplings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Couplings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Couplings Machining Characteristics Machinability
Pipe Plugs Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Pipe Plugs Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Pipe Plugs Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Pipe Plugs Machining Characteristics Machinability
Regulators Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Regulators Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Regulators Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Regulators Machining Characteristics Machinability
Screw Machine Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Screw Machine Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Screw Machine Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Screw Machine Parts Machining Characteristics Machinability
Plumbing Plumbers' Brass Goods Appearance Appearance
Plumbers' Brass Goods Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Plumbers' Brass Goods Machining Characteristics Machinability
Plumbing Fittings Appearance Appearance
Plumbing Fittings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Plumbing Fittings Machining Characteristics Machinability
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
Bar ASTM B140/B140M COPPER-ZINC-LEAD (LEADED RED BRASS HARDWARE BRONZE) ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
Rod ASTM B140/B140M COPPER-ZINC-LEAD (LEADED RED BRASS HARDWARE BRONZE) ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
Shapes ASTM B140/B140M COPPER-ZINC-LEAD (LEADED RED BRASS HARDWARE BRONZE) ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.