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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1) Pb Zn Fe
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min.
Min (%) 55.0 2.5
Max (%) 59.0 3.5 Rem 0.35
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)
YS-0.5% Ext
(ksi)
Elongation
(%)
Rockwell B scale Torsion Modulus
(ksi)
Ultimate Tensile Strength in Shear
(ksi)
Section Size
(in)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).
Shapes As Hot Extruded M30 60 Typ
20 Typ
30 Typ
65 Typ
5.4 Typ 35 Typ
1
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1630
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1610
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.306
Specific Gravity 8.47
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 14000
Modulus of Rigidityksi 5300
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 Poor
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Excellent
Machinability Rating 90
Common Fabrication Processes
  • Hot Forging and Pressing
  • Hot forming and bending
  • Machining
Thermal Properties
Treatment Minimum* Maximum*
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.
Annealing 800 1100
Hot Working Temperature 1150 1350
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Architecture Architectural Forgings, Extrusions Appearance Appearance
Architectural Forgings, Extrusions Appearance Color
Architectural Forgings, Extrusions Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Architectural Forgings, Extrusions Forging Characteristics Forgability
Architectural Forgings, Extrusions Forming Characteristics Formability
Architectural Forgings, Extrusions Forming Characteristics Hot Workable
Architectural Forgings, Extrusions Machining Characteristics Machinability
Architectural Forgings, Extrusions Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Architectural Moldings Appearance Color
Architectural Moldings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Architectural Moldings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Bathroom Partition Brackets Appearance Color
Bathroom Partition Brackets Mechanical Properties Strength
Bathroom Partition Brackets Plating Characteristics Chrome Plateable
Door Frames Appearance Color
Door Frames Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Door Frames Forging Characteristics Forgability
Door Frames Machining Characteristics Machinability
Elevator Trim Appearance Color
Elevator Trim Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Elevator Trim Machining Characteristics Machinability
Handrails Appearance Color
Handrails Corrosion Resistance Weather Resistant - Corrosion
Handrails Machining Characteristics Machinability
Privacy Sun Grills Appearance Color
Privacy Sun Grills Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Privacy Sun Grills Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Shower Doors Appearance Color
Shower Doors Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Shower Doors Plating Characteristics Chrome Plateable
Store Fronts Appearance Appearance
Store Fronts Appearance Color
Store Fronts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Store Fronts Machining Characteristics Machinability
Store Fronts Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Terrazzo Strip Appearance Color
Thresholds Appearance Color
Thresholds Corrosion Resistance Weather Resistant - Corrosion
Thresholds Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Thresholds Machining Characteristics Machinability
Trim Appearance Appearance
Trim Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Trim Forming Characteristics Formability
Trim Machining Characteristics Machinability
Trim Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Window Mullions Appearance Color
Window Mullions Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Window Mullions Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Builders Hardware Butts Appearance Appearance
Butts Appearance Color
Butts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Butts Forming Characteristics Formability
Butts Machining Characteristics Machinability
Butts Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Drawer Handles Appearance Color
Drawer Handles Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Drawer Handles Forging Characteristics Forgability
Drawer Handles Forging Characteristics Hot Die forgability
Drawer Handles Machining Characteristics Machinability
Drawer Pulls Appearance Color
Drawer Pulls Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Drawer Pulls Forging Characteristics Forgability
Drawer Pulls Machining Characteristics Machinability
Hinges Appearance Color
Hinges Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Hinges Forging Characteristics Forgability
Hinges Machining Characteristics Machinability
Lock Bodies Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Lock Bodies Corrosion Resistance Weather Resistant - Corrosion
Lock Bodies Machining Characteristics Machinability
Lock Bodies Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Lock Cams Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Lock Cams Corrosion Resistance Weather Resistant - Corrosion
Lock Cams Machining Characteristics Machinability
Lock Cams Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Slide Bolts Appearance Color
Slide Bolts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Slide Bolts Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Consumer Fireplace Screens Appearance Color
Fireplace Screens Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Fireplace Screens Forging Characteristics Forgability
Fireplace Screens Machining Characteristics Machinability
Funeral Urns Appearance Color
Funeral Urns Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Funeral Urns Forging Characteristics Forgability
Funeral Urns Machining Characteristics Machinability
Handles Appearance Color
Handles Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Handles Forging Characteristics Forgability
Handles Machining Characteristics Machinability
Hot Combs (to Straighten Hair) Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Hot Combs (to Straighten Hair) Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Chemicals
Hot Combs (to Straighten Hair) Machining Characteristics Machinability
Hot Combs (to Straighten Hair) Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Hot Combs (to Straighten Hair) Mechanical Properties Retains Strength
Lamps Appearance Color
Lamps Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Lamps Forging Characteristics Forgability
Lamps Machining Characteristics Machinability
Picture Frames Appearance Color
Picture Frames Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Picture Frames Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Squeegee Retainers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Squeegee Retainers Durability Durability - Architecture
Squeegee Retainers Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Straight Edges Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Industrial Forgings Appearance Appearance
Forgings Appearance Color
Forgings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Forgings Forging Characteristics Forgability
Forgings Forming Characteristics Formability
Forgings Forming Characteristics Hot Workable
Forgings Machining Characteristics Machinability
Forgings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Gauges Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Gauges Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Gauges Machining Characteristics Machinability
Gauges Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Press Brake Ram Clamps Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Press Brake Ram Clamps Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Press Brake Ram Clamps Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Valve Seats Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Valve Seats Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Valve Seats Machining Characteristics Machinability
Valve Seats Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Valve Stems Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Valve Stems Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
Valve Stems Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Valve Stems Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Valve Stems Machining Characteristics Machinability
Valve Stems Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Valve Trim Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Valve Trim Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Valve Trim Machining Characteristics Machinability
Valve Trim Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Valves Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Valves Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Valves Machining Characteristics Machinability
Valves Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Wheeled Racks Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Wheeled Racks Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Wheeled Racks Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Ordnance Gun Sights Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Gun Sights Durability Durability - Architecture
Gun Sights Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
Shapes ASTM B455 COPPER-ZINC-LEAD ALLOY (LEADED-BRASS) EXTRUDED SHAPES
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.