Sep 27 2012
UNS C48200 medium leaded brass has a copper content of not less than 59%.
The following table shows the mechanical properties of UNS C48200 bars as a function of heat treatment and thickness.
| Temper |
Thickness |
Tensile Str. |
Yield Str. |
Elong. |
Rockwell |
Shear Str. |
| B |
C |
F |
30T |
| M30 |
9.525 mm (0.375 in) |
434 MPa (63 ksi) |
228 MPa (33 ksi) |
34% |
60 |
- |
- |
- |
269 MPa (39 ksi) |
The chemical composition of UNS C48200 copper alloy is outlined in the following table.
| Element |
Content (%) |
| Copper, Cu |
59-62 |
| Tin, Sn |
0.5-1 |
| Lead, Pb |
0.40-1 |
| Iron, Fe |
0.1 |
| Zinc, Zn |
Remainder |
Equivalent materials to UNS C48200 copper alloy are:
- ASTM B124
- ASTM B21
- ASTM B283
- QQ B639