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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1) Pb Zn Fe(2)
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.6% min.
(2) For flat products, the iron shall be 0.10% max.
Min (%) 62.0 0.25
Max (%) 65.0 0.7 Rem 0.15
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)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).
Flat Products 1/2 Hard H02 61 Typ
50 Typ
23 Typ
70 Typ
65 Typ
40 Typ
0.04
1/4 Hard H01 54 Typ
40 Typ
43 Typ
55 Typ
54 Typ
36 Typ
0.04
Hard H04 74 Typ
60 Typ
8 Typ
80 Typ
69 Typ
43 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm OS025 51 Typ
19 Typ
55 Typ
72 Typ
36 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm OS035 49 Typ
17 Typ
57 Typ
68 Typ
31 Typ
34 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 47 Typ
15 Typ
62 Typ
64 Typ
26 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.070 mm OS070 46 Typ
14 Typ
65 Typ
58 Typ
15 Typ
32 Typ
0.04
Welded, Drawn, and Stress Relieved from Half Hard, Tube WR02 74 Typ
60 Typ
8 Typ
43 Typ
0.04
Welded, Drawn, and Stress Relieved from Half Hard, Tube WR02 84 Typ
0.04
Welded, Drawn, and Stress Relieved from Half Hard, Tube WR02 54 Typ
40 Typ
43 Typ
36 Typ
0.04
Welded, Drawn, and Stress Relieved from Half Hard, Tube WR02 61 Typ
50 Typ
23 Typ
40 Typ
0.04
Welded, Drawn, and Stress Relieved from Half Hard, Tube WR02 46 Typ
14 Typ
65 Typ
32 Typ
0.04
Welded, Drawn, and Stress Relieved from Half Hard, Tube WR02 47 Typ
15 Typ
62 Typ
0.04
Welded, Drawn, and Stress Relieved from Half Hard, Tube WR02 49 Typ
17 Typ
57 Typ
34 Typ
0.04
Welded, Drawn, and Stress Relieved from Half Hard, Tube WR02 51 Typ
19 Typ
55 Typ
0.04
Rod 1/2 Hard H02 57 Min for Standard
25 Min for Standard
7 Min for Standard
<0.50
1/2 Hard H02 55 Min for Standard
10 Min for Standard
0.75
1/2 Hard H02 62 Min for Standard
15 Min for Standard
5.7 Typ 1.375
1/4 Hard H01 50 Min for Standard
15 Min for Standard
0.75
1/4 Hard H01 42 Min for Standard
20 Min for Standard
1.35
1/4 Hard H01 52 Min for Standard
10 Min for Standard
<0.50
Soft Anneal O60 40 Min for Standard
30 Min for Standard
1.35
Soft Anneal O60 46 Min for Standard
20 Min for Standard
<0.50
Soft Anneal O60 44 Min for Standard
25 Min for Standard
0.75
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1700
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1650
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.306
Specific Gravity 8.47
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 26
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 67
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) 11.3
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 Good
Oxyacetylene Welding Fair
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Fair
Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended
Spot Weld Fair
Seam Weld Not Recommended
Butt Weld Fair
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Good
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Poor
Machinability Rating 60
Common Fabrication Processes
  • Blanking
  • Drawing
  • Machining
  • Piercing and Punching
  • Stamping
Thermal Properties
Treatment Minimum* Maximum*
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.
Annealing 800 1300
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Builders Hardware Butts Appearance Appearance
Butts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Butts Forming Characteristics Formability
Butts Machining Characteristics Machinability
Butts Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Hardware Forming Characteristics Cold Workability
Hardware Forming Characteristics Formability
Hardware Machining Characteristics Machinability
Hinge Brass Appearance Appearance
Hinge Brass Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Hinge Brass Machining Characteristics Machinability
Hinge Brass Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Trim Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Trim Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Trim Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Trim Forming Characteristics Cold Workability
Trim Forming Characteristics Formability
Trim Machining Characteristics Machinability
Consumer Watch Backs Appearance Appearance
Watch Backs Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Watch Backs Machining Characteristics Machinability
Industrial Screw Machine Products Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Screw Machine Products Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Screw Machine Products Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Screw Machine Products Machining Characteristics Machinability
Screw Machine Products Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
Bar ASTM B121/B121M LEADED BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
Plate ASTM B121/B121M LEADED BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
Rod, Bar & Shapes ASTM B453/B453M COPPER-ZINC-LEAD ALLOY (LEADED-BRASS) ROD
Sheet ASTM B121/B121M LEADED BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
Strip ASTM B121/B121M LEADED BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.