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C46400Naval Brass, UninhibitedWroughtBRASSESCopper-Zinc-Tin Alloys (Tin Brasses)TrueFalsehttps://api.copper.org/CDA-API/alloys.xhtml/C46400

Chemical Composition
	Element
	Cu⁽¹⁾	Pb	Sn	Zn	Fe
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.6% min.
Min (%)	59.0		0.50
Max (%)	62.0	0.20	1.0	Rem	0.10

Mechanical Properties*
Form	Temper	Temper Code	Tensile Strength (ksi)	YS-0.5% Ext (ksi)	Elongation (%)	Rockwell B scale	Rockwell 30T scale	Shear Strength (ksi)	Torsion Modulus (ksi)	Izod (ft-lbs)	Reduction of Area (%)	Ultimate Tensile Strength in Shear (ksi)	Section Size (in)	Cold Work (%)
Flat Products	1/4 Hard	H01	70 Typ	58 Typ	17 Typ	75 Typ	68 Typ	43 Typ					0.04
	As Hot Rolled	M20	55 Typ	25 Typ	50 Typ	55 Typ	55 Typ	40 Typ					1
	Light Anneal	O50	60 Typ	28 Typ	45 Typ	58 Typ	56 Typ	41 Typ					0.25
	Light Anneal	O50	62 Typ	30 Typ	40 Typ	60 Typ	57 Typ	41 Typ					0.04
	Soft Anneal	O60	58 Typ	25 Typ	49 Typ	56 Typ	55 Typ	40 Typ					0.25
Flat Products & Rod	Soft Anneal	O60	58 Typ	25 Typ	49 Typ							40 Typ	0.24
		O60	56 Typ	25 Typ	47 Typ						60 Typ	40 Typ	2
		O60	57 Typ	25 Typ	47 Typ						60 Typ	40 Typ	1
		O60	58 Typ	27 Typ	45 Typ						60 Typ	40 Typ	0.24
Flat Products, Rod & Bar	1/4 Hard	H01	69 Typ	46 Typ	27 Typ						50 Typ	43 Typ	1	8
		H01	67 Typ	40 Typ	35 Typ						50 Typ	43 Typ	2	8
		H01	70 Typ	48 Typ	25 Typ						50 Typ	43 Typ	0.24	10
		H01	70 Typ	58 Typ	17 Typ							43 Typ	0.04
	Light Anneal	O50	62 Typ	30 Typ	40 Typ							41 Typ	0.04
		O50	63 Typ	30 Typ	40 Typ						55 Typ	42 Typ	0.24
		O50	60 Typ	28 Typ	45 Typ							41 Typ	0.24
		O50	62 Typ	28 Typ	43 Typ						55 Typ	42 Typ	2
		O50	63 Typ	30 Typ	40 Typ						55 Typ	42 Typ	1
Rod	1/2 Hard	H02	75 Typ	53 Typ	20 Typ	82 Typ		44 Typ					1	20
	1/2 Hard	H02	80 Typ	57 Typ	20 Typ	85 Typ		45 Typ					0.25	20
	1/4 Hard	H01	70 Typ	48 Typ	25 Typ	80 Typ		43 Typ					0.25	10
		H01	69 Typ	46 Typ	27 Typ	78 Typ		43 Typ					1	8
		H01	67 Typ	40 Typ	35 Typ	75 Typ		43 Typ	5.7 Typ	32 Typ			2	8
	Light Anneal	O50	63 Typ	30 Typ	40 Typ	60 Typ		42 Typ					1
		O50	62 Typ	28 Typ	43 Typ	60 Typ		42 Typ					2
		O50	63 Typ	30 Typ	40 Typ	60 Typ		42 Typ					0.25
	Soft Anneal	O60	58 Typ	27 Typ	45 Typ	56 Typ		40 Typ					0.25
		O60	56 Typ	25 Typ	47 Typ	55 Typ		40 Typ					2
		O60	57 Typ	25 Typ	47 Typ	55 Typ		40 Typ					1
Rod & Bar	1/2 Hard	H02	75 Typ	53 Typ	20 Typ						45 Typ	44 Typ	1	20
Rod & Bar	1/2 Hard	H02	80 Typ	57 Typ	20 Typ						45 Typ	45 Typ	0.24	20
Tube	Hard Drawn	H80	88 Typ	66 Typ	18 Typ	95 Typ								35
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).

Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F	1650
Melting Point - Solidus°F	1630
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F	0.304
Specific Gravity	8.41
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F	26
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F	67
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210⁻⁶ per °F (68 – 572°F)	11.8
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	Fair
Butt Weld	Good
Capacity for Being Cold Worked	Fair
Capacity for Being Hot Formed	Excellent
Forgeability Rating	90
Machinability Rating	30

Blanking
Drawing
Forming and Bending
Heading and Upsetting
Hot Forging and Pressing
hot heading and upsetting
Shearing

Thermal Properties
Treatment	Minimum^*	Maximum^*
^* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.
Annealing	800	1100
Hot Treatment	1200	1500

Typical uses
Product Category	Product	Reason Category	Reason
Builders Hardware	Lock Pins	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance
	Lock Pins	Friction & Wear Properties	Wear Resistance
	Lock Pins	Mechanical Properties	Strength
Electrical	Precision Shipboard Equipment	Conductivity (Electrical)	Electrical Conductivity
	Precision Shipboard Equipment	Conductivity (Thermal)	Thermal Conductivity
	Precision Shipboard Equipment	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance
	Precision Shipboard Equipment	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
	Precision Shipboard Equipment	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
	Precision Shipboard Equipment	Forming Characteristics	Formability
	Precision Shipboard Equipment	Mechanical Properties	Moderate Strength
Fasteners	Bolts	Appearance	Appearance
	Bolts	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance
	Bolts	Forming Characteristics	Formability
	Bolts	Friction & Wear Properties	Wear Resistance
	Bolts	Mechanical Properties	Moderate Strength
	Nuts	Appearance	Appearance
	Nuts	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance
	Nuts	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
	Nuts	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
	Nuts	Mechanical Properties	Moderate Strength
	Rivets	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance
	Rivets	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
	Rivets	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
	Rivets	Forming Characteristics	Formability
	Rivets	Mechanical Properties	Moderate Strength
Industrial	Aircraft Turn buckle Barrels	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance
	Aircraft Turn buckle Barrels	Forming Characteristics	Formability
	Aircraft Turn buckle Barrels	Friction & Wear Properties	Galling Resistance
	Aircraft Turn buckle Barrels	Friction & Wear Properties	Wear Resistance
	Aircraft Turn buckle Barrels	Mechanical Properties	Fatigue Resistance
	Aircraft Turn buckle Barrels	Mechanical Properties	Moderate Strength
	Balls	Conductivity (Thermal)	Thermal Conductivity
	Balls	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance
	Balls	Forming Characteristics	Formability
	Balls	Friction & Wear Properties	Galling Resistance
	Balls	Friction & Wear Properties	Wear Resistance
	Balls	Mechanical Properties	Fatigue Resistance
	Balls	Mechanical Properties	Moderate Strength
	Bearings	Adhesion Characteristics	Rubber Adhesion
	Bearings	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance
	Bearings	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
	Bearings	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
	Bearings	Friction & Wear Properties	Wear Characteristics
	Bearings	Friction & Wear Properties	Wear Resistance
	Bearings	Machining Characteristics	Machinability
	Bearings	Mechanical Properties	Moderate Strength
	Bushings	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance
	Bushings	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
	Bushings	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
	Bushings	Friction & Wear Properties	Galling Resistance
	Bushings	Friction & Wear Properties	Wear Resistance
	Bushings	Mechanical Properties	Moderate Strength
	Condenser Plates	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance
	Condenser Plates	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
	Condenser Plates	Forming Characteristics	Formability
	Condenser Plates	Mechanical Properties	Moderate Strength
	Dies, Golf Ball Production	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance
	Dies, Golf Ball Production	Friction & Wear Properties	Wear Resistance
	Dies, Golf Ball Production	Mechanical Properties	Strength
	Heat Exchanger Tube	Conductivity (Thermal)	Thermal Conductivity
	Heat Exchanger Tube	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance
	Heat Exchanger Tube	Mechanical Properties	Moderate Strength
	Hub Cones	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance
	Hub Cones	Forming Characteristics	Formability
	Hub Cones	Friction & Wear Properties	Wear Resistance
	Hub Cones	Mechanical Properties	Moderate Strength
	Pressure Vessels	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance
	Pressure Vessels	Corrosion Resistance	Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance
	Structural Uses	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance
	Structural Uses	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
	Structural Uses	Forming Characteristics	Formability
	Structural Uses	Mechanical Properties	Moderate Strength
	Valve Stems	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance
	Valve Stems	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
	Valve Stems	Forming Characteristics	Formability
	Valve Stems	Friction & Wear Properties	Galling Resistance
	Valve Stems	Friction & Wear Properties	Wear Resistance
	Valve Stems	Mechanical Properties	Fatigue Resistance
	Valve Stems	Mechanical Properties	Moderate Strength
	Welding Rod	Conductivity (Electrical)	Electrical Conductivity
	Welding Rod	Conductivity (Thermal)	Thermal Conductivity
	Welding Rod	Corrosion Resistance	Oxidation Resistance
	Welding Rod	Softening Resistance	Resistance to Thermal Softening
Marine	Decorative Fittings	Appearance	Appearance
	Decorative Fittings	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance
	Decorative Fittings	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
	Decorative Fittings	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
	Decorative Fittings	Forming Characteristics	Formability
	Decorative Fittings	Mechanical Properties	Moderate Strength
	Marine Hardware	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance
	Marine Hardware	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
	Marine Hardware	Forming Characteristics	Formability
	Marine Hardware	Plating Characteristics	Plateable
	Propeller Shafts	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance
	Propeller Shafts	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
	Propeller Shafts	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
	Propeller Shafts	Forming Characteristics	Formability
	Propeller Shafts	Friction & Wear Properties	Galling Resistance
	Propeller Shafts	Friction & Wear Properties	Wear Resistance
	Propeller Shafts	Mechanical Properties	Fatigue Resistance
	Propeller Shafts	Mechanical Properties	Moderate Strength
	Shafting	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance
	Shafting	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
	Shafting	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
	Shafting	Forming Characteristics	Formability
	Shafting	Friction & Wear Properties	Wear Resistance
	Shafting	Mechanical Properties	Fatigue Resistance
	Shafting	Mechanical Properties	Moderate Strength
	Turn buckles	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance
	Turn buckles	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
	Turn buckles	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
	Turn buckles	Forming Characteristics	Formability
	Turn buckles	Friction & Wear Properties	Wear Resistance
	Turn buckles	Mechanical Properties	Moderate Strength
Ordnance	Missile Components	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance
Ordnance	Missile Components	Mechanical Properties	Strength
Other	Baffle Plates and Flanges	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance
Plumbing	Fittings	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance
	Fittings	Corrosion Resistance	Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water
	Fittings	Forming Characteristics	Formability
	Fittings	Mechanical Properties	Moderate Strength

Applicable Specifications
Form	Sub-Form	Specific Sub-Form	System	Standard	Description
Bar			AMS	4611	BRASS BARS AND RODS, NAVAL, HALF-HARD
			AMS	4612	BRASS BARS AND RODS, NAVAL, HARD TEMPER
	Forgings		ASTM	B124/B124M	COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
			ASTM	B21/B21M	NAVAL BRASS ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
			FEDERAL	QQ-B-639	BRASS, NAVAL, FLAT PRODUCTS (PLATE, BAR, SHEET AND STRIP)
			SAE	J461	WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
			SAE	J463	WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
Bolts			ASTM	F468	NONFERROUS BOLTS, HEX CAP SCREWS, AND STUDS FOR GENERAL USE
Forgings, Die (Hot Pressed)			ASME	SB283	COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY DIE FORGINGS (HOT PRESSED)
Forgings, Die (Hot Pressed)			ASTM	B283/B283M	COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY DIE FORGINGS (HOT PRESSED)
Nuts			ASTM	F467	NONFERROUS NUTS FOR GENERAL USE
Plate		Clad	ASTM	B432	COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY CLAD STEEL PLATE
Plate			FEDERAL	QQ-B-639	BRASS, NAVAL, FLAT PRODUCTS (PLATE, BAR, SHEET AND STRIP)
Plate & Sheet	for Pressure Vessels, Condensers & Heat Exchangers		ASME	SB171	COPPER ALLOY CONDENSER TUBE PLATES
Plate & Sheet	for Pressure Vessels, Condensers & Heat Exchangers		ASTM	B171/B171M	COPPER ALLOY CONDENSER TUBE PLATES
Rod			AMS	4611	BRASS BARS AND RODS, NAVAL, HALF-HARD
			AMS	4612	BRASS BARS AND RODS, NAVAL, HARD TEMPER
	Forgings		ASTM	B124/B124M	COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
			ASTM	B21/B21M	NAVAL BRASS ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
			SAE	J461	WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
			SAE	J463	WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
Screws			ASTM	F468	NONFERROUS BOLTS, HEX CAP SCREWS, AND STUDS FOR GENERAL USE
Shapes	Forgings		ASTM	B124/B124M	COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
Shapes			ASTM	B21/B21M	NAVAL BRASS ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
Sheet			FEDERAL	QQ-B-639	BRASS, NAVAL, FLAT PRODUCTS (PLATE, BAR, SHEET AND STRIP)
Strip			FEDERAL	QQ-B-639	BRASS, NAVAL, FLAT PRODUCTS (PLATE, BAR, SHEET AND STRIP)
			SAE	J461	WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
			SAE	J463	WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
Studs			ASTM	F468	NONFERROUS BOLTS, HEX CAP SCREWS, AND STUDS FOR GENERAL USE
Wire		Metallizing	MILITARY	MIL-W-6712	WIRE, METALLIZING

Corrosion Properties
Environmental Category	Specific Environment	Resistance Level	Corrosion notes
		Excellent	Resistant at cryogenic and room temperatures
Alkali	Aluminum Hydroxide	Excellent	Corrosion increases at elevated temperatures and in presence of oxidizers such as chromates or hypochlorates
	Ammonium Hydroxide	Poor	Reduced corrosion resistance due to soluble complex ion formation
	Barium Carbonate	Excellent	Corrosion increases at elevated temperatures and in presence of oxidizers such as chromates or hypochlorates
	Barium Hydroxide	Good	Corrosion increases at elevated temperatures and in presence of oxidizers such as chromates or hypochlorates
	Black Liquor, Sulfate Process	Poor	Severe dezincification
	Calcium Hydroxide	Good	Corrosion increases at elevated temperatures and in presence of oxidizers such as chromates or hypochlorates
	Lime	Excellent	Corrosion increases at elevated temperatures and in presence of oxidizers such as chromates or hypochlorates
	Lime-Sulfur	Good	Corrosion rate increases at elevated temperatures or with traces of moisture
	Magnesium Hydroxide	Excellent	Corrosion increases at elevated temperatures and in presence of oxidizers such as chromates or hypochlorates
	Potassium Carbonate	Good	Corrosion increases at elevated temperatures and in presence of oxidizers such as chromates or hypochlorates
	Potassium Hydroxide	Fair	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Sodium Bicarbonate	Fair	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Sodium Carbonate	Good	Corrosion increases at elevated temperatures and in presence of oxidizers such as chromates or hypochlorates
	Sodium Hydroxide	Fair	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Sodium Phosphate	Good
	Sodium Silicate	Good	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Sodium Sulfide	Good	Corrosion rate increases at elevated temperatures or with traces of moisture
Atmosphere	Atmosphere, Industrial	Good	Affected by pollutants and other environmental factors. Hydrogen sulfide causes rapid tarnishing. Sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and ammonia may cause stress corrosion cracking.
	Atmosphere, Marine	Good	Protective green basic copper chloride or carbonate patina. Sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and ammonia may cause stress corrosion cracking.
	Atmosphere, Rural	Excellent	Low corrosion rates, no localized attack
Chlor. organic	Carbon Tetrachloride, Dry	Excellent	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Carbon Tetracholoride, Moist	Poor	Severe dezincification
	Chloroform, Dry	Excellent	Corrosion rate increases at elevated temperatures or with traces of moisture
	Ethyl Chloride	Fair	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Methyl Chloride, Dry	Excellent	Corrosion rate increases at elevated temperatures or with traces of moisture
	Trichlorethylene, Dry	Excellent	Corrosion rate increases at elevated temperatures or with traces of moisture
	Trichlorethylene, Moist	Fair	Susceptible to dezincification.
Fatty acid	Oleic Acid	Fair	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Palmitic Acid	Fair	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Stearic Acid	Fair	Susceptible to dezincification.
Food/beverage	Beer	Good	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Beet Sugar Syrups	Good	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Cane Sugar Syrups	Good	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Carbonated Beverages	Fair	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Carbonated Water	Fair	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Cider	Fair	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Coffee	Excellent	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Corn Oil	Good	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Cottonseed Oil	Good	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Fruit Juices	Poor	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Gelatine	Excellent	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Milk	Good	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Sugar Solutions	Good	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Vinegar	Poor	Susceptible to dezincification.
Gas	Ammonia, Absolutely Dry	Excellent	Rapid corrosion increases with traces of moisture
	Ammonia, Moist	Poor	More corrosion resistant in dry gas
	Carbon Dioxide, Dry	Excellent	Corrosion increases with trace of moisture
	Carbon Dioxide, Moist	Fair	More corrosion resistant in dry gas
	Hydrogen	Excellent	Copper and copper alloys containing copper oxide susceptible to attack
	Oxygen	Excellent	Scaling at elevated temperatures
Halogen gas	Bromine, Dry	Excellent	Rapid corrosion increases with traces of moisture
	Bromine, Moist	Poor	More corrosion resistant in dry gas
	Chlorine, Dry	Excellent	Rapid corrosion increases with traces of moisture
	Chlorine, Moist	Poor	More corrosion resistant in dry gas
Hydrocarbon	Acetylene	Excellent	Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly
	Asphalt	Excellent	Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly
	Benzine	Excellent	Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly
	Benzol	Excellent	Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly
	Butane	Excellent	Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly
	Creosote	Good	Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly
	Crude Oil	Fair	Careful consideration must be given to specific contaminants when selecting materials for this complex environment
	Freon	Excellent	Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly
	Fuel Oil	Good	Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly
	Gasoline	Excellent	Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly
	Hydrocarbons, Pure	Excellent	Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly
	Kerosene	Excellent	Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly
	Natural Gas	Excellent	Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly
	Paraffin	Excellent	Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly
	Propane	Excellent	Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly
	Tar	Not Recommended	Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly
	Turpentine	Good	Contaminants such as water, sulfides, acids and various organic compounds can increase corrosion significantly
Inorg. acid non-ox.	Boric Acid	Good	Increased corrosion at elevated temperatures and with oxidizers including oxygen (air), dichromates, permanganates and sulfates
	Carbolic Acid	Good	Increased corrosion at elevated temperatures and with oxidizers including oxygen (air), dichromates, permanganates and sulfates
	Hydrobromic Acid	Poor	Increased corrosion at elevated temperatures and with oxidizers including oxygen (air), dichromates, permanganates and sulfates
	Hydrochloric Acid	Poor	Generally limted to applications in cold, oxidizer free, dilute (<1%) or concentrated solutions
	Hydrocyanic Acid	Poor	Reduced corrosion resistance due to soluble complex ion formation
	Hydrofluoric Acid	Poor	Generally limted to applications in cold, oxidizer free, dilute (<1%) or concentrated solutions
	Hydrofluosilicic Acid	Poor	Generally limted to applications in cold, oxidizer free, dilute (<1%) or concentrated solutions
	Phosphoric Acid	Poor	Increased corrosion at elevated temperatures and with oxidizers including oxygen (air), dichromates, permanganates and sulfates
	Sulfuric Acid	Poor	Not suitable for hot concentrated solutions
Inorg. acid ox.	Chromic Acid	Poor	Severe oxidizing environment.
	Nitric Acid	Poor	Severe oxidizing environment.
	Sulfurous Acid	Poor	Increased corrosion at elevated temperatures and with oxidizers including oxygen (air), dichromates, permanganates and sulfates
Liquid metal	Mercury	Poor	Severe liquid metal embrittlement
Miscellaneous	Glue	Good	Low corrosion rates, no localized attack
	Linseed Oil	Good	Low corrosion rates, no localized attack
	Rosin	Excellent	Low corrosion rates, no localized attack
	Sewage	Good	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Soap Solutions	Good	Dezincification may occur.
	Varnish	Excellent	Low corrosion rates, no localized attack
Neutral/acid salt	Alum	Poor
	Alumina	Excellent	Low corrosion rates, no localized attack
	Aluminum Chloride	Poor	Severe dezincification
	Aluminum Sulfate	Poor	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Ammonium Chloride	Poor	Reduced corrosion resistance due to soluble complex ion formation
	Ammonium Sulfate	Poor	Reduced corrosion resistance due to soluble complex ion formation
	Barium Chloride	Poor	Severe dezincification
	Barium Sulfate	Excellent	Low corrosion rates, no localized attack
	Barium Sulfide	Good	Corrosion affected by salt concentration, temperature, velocity, dissolved oxygen content and pollutants.
	Calcium Chloride	Fair	Severe dezincification
	Carbon Disulfide	Excellent	Corrosion affected by salt concentration, temperature, velocity, dissolved oxygen content and pollutants.
	Magnesium Chloride	Poor	Severe dezincification
	Magnesium Sulfate	Fair	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Potassium Chloride	Fair	Severe dezincification
	Potassium Cyanide	Poor	Reduced corrosion resistance due to soluble complex ion formation
	Potassium Dichromate Acid	Poor	Highly oxidizing under acidic conditions
	Potassium Sulfate	Good	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Sodium Bisulfate	Fair	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Sodium Chloride	Fair	Severe dezincification
	Sodium Cyanide	Poor	Low corrosion rates, no localized attack
	Sodium Dichromate, Acid	Poor	Highly oxidizing under acidic conditions
	Sodium Sulfate	Good	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Sodium Sulfite	Poor	Severe dezincification
	Sodium Thiosulfate	Good	Corrosion affected by salt concentration, temperature, velocity, dissolved oxygen content and pollutants.
	Zinc Chloride	Poor	Severe dezincification
	Zinc Sulfate	Poor	Severe dezincification
Org. solvent	Acetone	Excellent	Resistant up to 200F unless contaminated by water, acids, alkalies or salts
	Alcohols	Excellent	Resistant up to 200F unless contaminated by water, acids, alkalies or salts
	Amyl Acetate	Good
	Amyl Alcohol	Excellent
	Butyl Alcohol	Excellent	Resistant up to 200F unless contaminated by water, acids, alkalies or salts
	Ethers	Excellent	Resistant up to 200F unless contaminated by water, acids, alkalies or salts
	Ethyl Acetate	Good
	Ethyl Alcohol	Excellent	Resistant up to 200F unless contaminated by water, acids, alkalies or salts
	Lacquer Solvents	Excellent	Resistant up to 200F unless contaminated by water, acids, alkalies or salts
	Methyl Alcohol	Excellent
	Toluene	Excellent	Resistant up to 200F unless contaminated by water, acids, alkalies or salts
Organic acid	Acetic Acid	Poor	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Acetic Anhydride	Poor	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Benzoic Acid	Good	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Butyric Acid	Fair	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Chloracetic Acid	Poor	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Citric Acid	Fair	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Formic Acid	Fair	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Lactic Acid	Fair	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Oxalic Acid	Fair	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Tannic Acid	Good	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Tartaric Acid	Fair	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Trichloracetic Acid	Poor	Susceptible to dezincification.
Organic comp.	Aniline	Fair	Stree corrosion cracking possible.
	Aniline Dyes	Fair	Stree corrosion cracking possible.
	Castor Oil	Excellent	Low corrosion rates, no localized attack
	Ethylene Glycol	Good	Dezincification may occur.
	Formaldehyde	Fair	Dezincification may occur.
	Furfural	Fair	Dezincification may occur.
	Glucose	Excellent	Low corrosion rates, no localized attack
	Glycerine	Excellent	Low corrosion rates, no localized attack
	Lacquers	Excellent	Low corrosion rates, no localized attack
Oxidizing salt	Ammonium Nitrate	Poor	Reduced corrosion resistance due to soluble complex ion formation
	Bleaching Powder, Wet	Poor	Severe dezincification
	Borax	Excellent	Low corrosion rates, no localized attack
	Bordeaux Mixture	Good	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Calcium Bisulfite	Poor	Severe dezincification
	Calcium Hypochlorite	Poor	Severe dezincification
	Copper Chloride	Poor	Severe oxidizing environment.
	Copper Nitrate	Poor	Severe dezincification
	Copper Sulfate	Good	Severe dezincification
	Ferric Chloride	Poor	Severe oxidizing environment.
	Ferric Sulfate	Poor	Severe oxidizing environment.
	Ferrous Chloride	Poor	Severe dezincification
	Ferrous Sulfate	Poor	Severe dezincification
	Hydrogen Peroxide	Fair	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Mercury Salts	Poor	May cause liquid metal embrittlement
	Potassium Chromate	Excellent	Suitable for neutral or alkaline conditions
	Silver Salts	Poor	Noble metal salt, plates on copper surface
	Sodium Bisulfite	Fair	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Sodium Chromate	Excellent	Suitable for neutral or alkaline conditions
	Sodium Hypochlorite	Poor	Severe dezincification
	Sodium Nitrate	Fair	Susceptible to dezincification.
	Sodium Peroxide	Poor	Susceptible to dezincification.
Sulfur comp.	Hydrogen Sulfide, Dry	Excellent	Corrosion increases with trace of moisture
	Hydrogen Sulfide, Moist	Fair	More corrosion resistant in dry gas
	Sulfur Chloride, Dry	Excellent	Rapid corrosion increases with traces of moisture
	Sulfur Dioxide, Dry	Excellent	Scaling at elevated temperatures
	Sulfur Dioxide, Moist	Poor	Mixed oxide and sulfide scale forms
	Sulfur Trioxide, Dry	Excellent	Corrosion increases with trace of moisture
	Sulfur, Dry	Excellent	Corrosion rate increases at elevated temperatures
	Sulfur, Molten	Poor	Forms non-protective copper sulfide
Water	Brines	Fair	Increased corrosion with oxidizers, e.g. oxygen (air), chlorine, hypochlorites and ferric ions. Susceptible to dezincification with nitrates, sulfates, chlorides. Refer to specific salt solution rat
	Mine Water	Poor	Acidic waters containing oxidizers are highly corrosive.
	Sea Water	Good	Corrosion affected by salt concentration, temperature, dissolved oxygen content and pollutants. Erosion-corrosion at moderate velocities.
	Steam	Excellent	Resistant to pure steam. Carbon dixide, dissolved oxygen or ammonia can increase corrosion.
	Water, Potable	Fair	Corrosion affected by water chemistry (mineral content, acidity) system design and fabrication. Dezincification may occur.