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C83400 Cast BRASSES Copper-Tin-Zinc and Copper-Tin-Zinc-Lead Alloys (Red and Leaded Red Brasses) true false https://api.copper.org/alloys.xhtml/C83400
Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1,2) Pb Sn Zn Fe P(3) Ni(4) Al S Sb Si
(1) In determining Cu min., Cu may be calculated as Cu + Ni.
(2) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.3% min.
(3) For continuous castings P shall be 1.5% max.
(4) Ni value includes Co.
Min (%) 88.0 8.0
Max (%) 92.0 0.50 0.20 12.0 0.25 0.03 1.0 0.005 0.08 0.25 0.005
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)		 YS-0.5% Ext
(ksi)		 Elongation
(%)		 Rockwell F scale Shear Strength
(ksi)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).
As Sand Cast As Sand Cast M01 35 Typ
 10 Typ
 30 Typ
 50 Typ
 26 Typ
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1910
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1870
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.318
Specific Gravity 8.8
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 44
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 109
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) 10
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.09
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 15000
Casting Characteristics
Casting Attribute Level
Casting Yield High
Drossing Low
Effect of Section Size Low
Fluidity Medium
Gassing Low
Patternmakers Shrinkage inches per inch 3/16
Shrinkage in Solidification Medium
Fabrication Properties
Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding Fair
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Fair
Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended
Machinability Rating 60
Common Fabrication Processes

No fabrication process properties for this alloy

Thermal Properties
Treatment Value* Time**
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. ** Time is measured in minutes.
Stress Relief 500
Solution Treatment 0
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Industrial Rotating Bands Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Rotating Bands Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Rotating Bands Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Rotating Bands Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
Bands Projectile Rotating MILITARY MIL-B-46066 BANDS, ROTATING, COPPER ALLOY CENTRIFUGAL CAST (FOR CRITICAL APPLICATIONS)
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.