Nov 12 2012
Topics Covered
IntroductionChemical CompositionPhysical PropertiesMechanical PropertiesOther DesignationsFabrication and Heat Treatment Machinability Welding Forging Hot Working Cold Working Annealing
Introduction
Brass is an alloy mainly consisting of copper and zinc. Brass alloys can be easily shaped and are available in various colors. Brass has high thermal conductivity.
The following datasheet provides details about UNS C36500 leaded brass alloys.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of UNS C36500 brass alloys.
| Element |
Content (%) |
| Cu |
60 |
| Pb |
0.6 |
| Zn |
39.4 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of UNS C36500 brass alloys are tabulated below.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Density |
8.41 g/ cm3 |
0.304 lb/in³ |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of UNS C36500 brass alloys are outlined in the following table.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Hardness, Rockwell B |
80 |
80 |
| Tensile strength at break |
372 MPa |
54000 psi |
| Yield strength |
138 MPa |
20000 psi |
| Elongation at break |
45% |
45% |
| Machinability (UNS C36000 = 100) |
60 |
60 |
| Poisson's ratio |
0.34 |
0.34 |
| Elastic modulus |
117 GPa |
17000 ksi |
Other Designations
Other designations that are equivalent to UNS C36500 brass alloys include:
- ASME SB171
- ASTM B124
- ASTM B171
- ASTM B283
- ASTM B432
Fabrication and Heat Treatment
Machinability
The machinability rate of UNS C36500 brass alloys is 60.
Welding
UNS C36500 brass alloys can be welded using brazing, soldering, gas shielded arc welding, oxyacetylene welding, and butt welding methods. Coated metal arc welding, seam welding, and spot welding are not preferred for these alloys.
Forging
UNS C36500 brass alloys can be forged at temperatures ranging from 622 to 788°C (1150 to 1450°F).
Hot Working
UNS C36500 brass alloys have good hot working capacity.
Cold Working
UNS C36500 brass alloys have average cold working capacity.
Annealing
Annealing of UNS C36500 brass alloys can be performed at temperatures ranging from 427 to 594°C (800 to 1100°F).