Sep 27 2012
UNS C32000 leaded red brass has a copper content of not less than 83.5%.
The following table shows the mechanical properties of UNS C32000 rods as a function of heat treatment and thickness.
| Temper |
Thickness |
Tensile Str. |
Yield Str. |
Elong. |
Rockwell |
Shear Str. |
| B |
C |
F |
30T |
| H04 |
25.4 mm(1 in) |
483 MPa (70 ksi) |
414 MPa (60 ksi) |
10% |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| OS050 |
25.4 mm (1 in) |
276 MPa (40 ksi) |
110 MPa (16 ksi) |
45% |
- |
- |
59 |
- |
207 MPa (30 ksi) |
The chemical composition of UNS C32000 copper alloy is outlined in the following table.
| Element |
Content (%) |
| Copper, Cu |
83.5-86.5 |
| Lead Pb |
1.5-2.2 |
| Nickel, Ni |
0.25 |
| Iron, Fe |
0.1 |
| Zinc, Zn |
Balance |