Sep 27 2012
UNS C27000 yellow brass has a copper content of not less than 63%.
The following table shows the mechanical properties of UNS C27000 wires as a function of heat treatment and thickness.
| Temper |
Thickness |
Tensile Str. |
Elong. |
Shear Str. |
Fatigue Str. |
| H00 |
2 mm (0.08 in) |
400 MPa (58 ksi) |
35% |
262 MPa (38 ksi) |
- |
| H01 |
2 mm (0.08 in) |
483 MPa (70 ksi) |
20% |
290 MPa (42 ksi) |
152 MPa (22 ksi) |
| H02 |
2 mm (0.08 in) |
607 MPa (88 ksi) |
15% |
- |
- |
| H04 |
2 mm (0.08 in) |
758 MPa (110 ksi) |
8% |
379 MPa (55 ksi) |
- |
| H06 |
2 mm (0.08 in) |
827 MPa (120 ksi) |
4% |
414 MPa (60 ksi) |
- |
| H08 |
2 mm (0.08 in) |
883 MPa (128 ksi) |
3% |
414 MPa (60 ksi) |
- |
| OS035 |
2 mm (0.08 in) |
345 MPa (50 ksi) |
60% |
234 MPa (34 ksi) |
- |
The chemical composition of UNS C27000 yellow brass is outlined in the following table.
| Element |
Content (%) |
| Copper, Cu |
63-68.5 |
| Lead, Pb |
0.09 |
| Iron, Fe |
0.07 |
| Zinc, Zn |
Balance |
Equivalent materials to UNS C27000 copper alloy include:
- AMS 4710
- AMS 4712
- AMS 4713
- ASTM B134
- ASTM B135
- ASTM B587
- ASTM F467
- ASTM F468
- QQ W321
- SAE J461
- SAE J463