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C83470 Copper Tin Zinc Alloy Cast BRASSES Copper-Tin-Zinc and Copper-Tin-Zinc-Lead Alloys (Red and Leaded Red Brasses) true true https://api.copper.org/alloys.xhtml/C83470
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 99.5% min.
(3) For continuous castings, P shall be 1.0% max.
(4) Ni value includes Co.
Min (%) 90.0 3.0 1.0 0.20
Max (%) 96.0 0.09 5.0 3.0 0.50 0.10 1.0 0.01 0.6 0.20 0.01
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)		 YS-0.2% Offset
(ksi)		 Elongation
(%)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).
As Die Cast As Sand Cast M01 28 Min
36 Typ
 19 Typ
 15 Min
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1881
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1800
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.314
Specific Gravity 8.69
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 16.5
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-21210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 212°F) 10.4
Casting Characteristics

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Fabrication Properties
Technique Suitability
Brazing Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding Not Recommended
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Good
Carbon Arc Welding Excellent
Coated Metal Arc Welding Good
Spot Weld Not Recommended
Seam Weld Not Recommended
Butt Weld Not Recommended
Machinability Rating 75
Common Fabrication Processes

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Thermal Properties

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Typical Uses

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Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
As Continuous Cast ASTM B505/B505M COPPER BASE ALLOY CONTINUOUS CASTINGS
As Sand Cast ASTM B584 COPPER ALLOY SAND CASTINGS FOR GENERAL APPLICATIONS
Ingot ASTM B30 COPPER BASE ALLOYS IN INGOT FORM
Corrosion Properties

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