May 20 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Applications
Introduction
Tin brasses are a type of copper alloy that has several unique properties such as increased corrosion resistance, lower cost, good hot forgeability, fair cold formability, and slightly higher strength than regular brass.
UNS C43600 is a copper-zinc-tin wrought alloy. It is a type of brass. The following datasheet discusses the chemical composition and properties of copper UNS C43600.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of copper UNS C43600 is given in the following table.
Element |
Content (%) |
Copper, Cu |
80 - 83 |
Tin, Sn |
0.2 - 0.5 |
Iron, Fe |
0.05 max |
Lead, Pb |
0.05 max |
Zinc, Zn |
Balance |
Physical Properties
The following table discusses the physical properties of copper UNS C43600.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Density |
8.9 g/cm3 |
0.323 lb/in3 |
Applications
Copper UNS C43600 alloy is used in the following applications:
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Springs
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Pump shafts
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Marine hardware
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Electrical connectors
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High strength fasteners
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Corrosion resistant screw machine parts
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Corrosion resistant mechanical products