LEADED BRASS
Metals
Brass
Bronze
DESCRIPTION
C2700
SPEC SHEET
C2700, Engraving brass, are 60/40 alpha-beta brasses with different levels of lead added to give free machining properties. They are widely used for engraved plates and plaques, builders hardware, gears. They should not be used for acid etched work, for which the single phase alpha brasses should be used.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
| Elements | Min (%) | Max (%) |
| Cu | 63.00 | 67.00 |
| Pb | – | 0.05 |
| Fe | – | 0.05 |
| Zn | Remainder | |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES ACCORDING TO JIS C3712 (AS PER TEMPER BD)
| Range | From | To | UTS Min (Mpa) | PS Min | Elongation Min (%) | Hardness Min | Hardness Max |
| Round (Dia) | 1.5 | 75 | 355 | – | 10 | – | – |
| 6 | 50 | 355 | – | 20 | – | – | |
| Hex (A/F) | 3 | 70 | 355 | – | 10 | – | – |
| 6 | 50 | 355 | – | 20 | – | – | |
| Square (A/F) | 3 | 60 | 355 | – | 10 | – | – |
| 6 | 50 | 355 | – | 20 | – | – | |
| Rectangle (Thickness) | 3 | 50 | 355 | – | 10 | – | – |
| 6 | 50 | 355 | – | 20 | – | – |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Melting Point – Liquidus°F | 1710 |
| Melting Point – Solidus°F | 1660 |
| Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.306 |
| Specific Gravity | 8.47 |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 27 |
| Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 67 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210⁻⁶ per °F (68 – 572°F) | 11.3 |
| Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F | 0.09 |
| Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi | 15000 |
| Modulus of Rigidityksi | 5600 |
| FABRICATION PROPERTIES | |
| Technique | Suitability |
| Soldering | Excellent |
| Brazing | Excellent |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Good |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Fair |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
| Spot Weld | Good |
| Seam Weld | Not Recommended |
| Butt Weld | Good |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Excellent |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Poor |
| Machinability Rating | 30 |
TYPICAL USES
- Industrial