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 rods as a function of heat treatment and thickness.
Temper |
Thickness |
Tensile Str. |
Yield Str. |
Elong. |
Rockwell |
Shear Str. |
B |
C |
F |
30T |
O50 |
25.4 mm (1 in) |
434 MPa (63 ksi) |
207 MPa (30 ksi) |
35% |
60 |
- |
- |
- |
269 MPa (39 ksi) |
|
51 mm (2 in) |
427 MPa (62 ksi) |
193 MPa (28 ksi) |
37% |
60 |
- |
- |
- |
269 MPa (39 ksi) |
O60 |
25.4 mm (1 in) |
393 MPa (57 ksi) |
172 MPa (25 ksi) |
40% |
55 |
- |
- |
- |
262 MPa (38 ksi) |
|
51 mm (2 in) |
386 MPa (56 ksi) |
172 MPa (25 ksi) |
40% |
55 |
- |
- |
- |
262 MPa (38 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