Sep 27 2012
UNS C28500 copper-zinc-alloy has a copper content of not less than 57%.
The following table shows the mechanical properties of UNS C28500 rod and bar as a function of heat treatment.
Temper |
Tensile Str. |
Yield Str. |
Elong. |
Rockwell |
B |
C |
F |
30T |
H80 |
600 MPa (73 ksi) |
330 MPa (48 ksi) |
20% |
150 |
- |
- |
- |
|
480 MPa (70 ksi) |
300 MPa (44 ksi) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
650 MPa (80 ksi) |
400 MPa (58 ksi) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
The chemical composition of UNS C28500 copper alloy is outlined in the following table.
Element |
Content (%) |
Copper, Cu |
57-59 |
Iron, Fe |
0.35 |
Lead Pb |
0.25 |
Zinc, Zn |
Balance |