Dec 17 2012
UNS C36000 free-cutting brass has a copper content of not less than 60%.
The following table shows the mechanical properties of UNS C36000 bars as a function of heat treatment and thickness.
Temper |
Thickness |
Tensile Str. |
Yield Str. |
Elong. |
Rockwell |
B |
C |
F |
30T |
H02 |
<12.7 mm (<0.50 in) |
345 MPa (50 ksi) |
170 MPa (25 ksi) |
10% |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
<12.7 mm (<0.50 in) |
- |
- |
- |
65 |
- |
- |
- |
|
38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
- |
- |
- |
60 |
- |
- |
- |
|
38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
310 MPa (45 ksi) |
115 MPa (17 ksi) |
15% |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
76.2 mm (3 in) |
275 MPa (40 ksi) |
105 MPa (15 ksi) |
20% |
- |
- |
- |
- |
O60 |
<25.4 mm (1 in) |
305 MPa (44 ksi) |
125 MPa (18 ksi) |
20% |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
275 MPa (40 ksi) |
105 MPa (15 ksi) |
25% |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
- |
- |
- |
22 |
- |
- |
- |
The chemical composition of UNS C36000 copper alloy is outlined in the following table.
Element |
Content (%) |
Copper, Cu |
60-63 |
Lead, Pb |
2.5-3.0 |
Iron, Fe |
0.35 |
Zinc, Zn |
Remainder |
Equivalent materials to UNS C36000 copper alloy are:
- ASTM B16
- SAE J461
- SAE J463