LEADED BRASS

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DESCRIPTION 

 

C35350
SPEC SHEET

C35350 leaded brass has a copper content of not less than 61%

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

ElementsMin (%)Max (%)
Cu61.0063.00
Pb2.004.50
Fe–0.40
P0.050.20
Ni0.050.30
Total Others–0.50
ZnRemainder
 
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES ACCORDING TO ASTM B453 (AS PER TEMPER HO2)
Range (Inch)FromToUTS Min (ksi)UTS Max (ksi)PS Min (ksi)PS Max (ksi)Elongation Min (%)Hardness MinHardness Max (HV)
Round (Dia)0.0592.9535069396425–140
Hex (A/F)0.1182.7565069396425–140
Square (A/F)0.1182.3625069396425–140
 
Range (mm)FromToUTS Min (MPa)UTS Max (MPa)PS Min (MPa)PS Max (MPa)Elongation Min (%)Hardness MinHardness Max (HV)
Round (Dia)1.57534547526944025–140
Hex (A/F)37034547526944025–140
Square (A/F)36034547526944025–140
 
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Melting Point – Liquidus°F1654
Melting Point – Solidus°F1578
Density lb/cu in. at 68°F0.301
Specific Gravity8.4
Electrical Conductivity % IACS at 68°F23
Thermal Conductivity Btu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F61.3
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210⁻⁶ per °F (68 – 572°F)12.2
Specific Heat Capacity Btu/ lb /°F at 68°F0.09
Modulus of Elasticity in Tension ksi17600
Modulus of Rigidity ksi4560
Poisson’s Ratio0.26
FABRICATION PROPERTIES 
TechniqueSuitability
SolderingGood
BrazingGood
Oxyacetylene WeldingNot Recommended
Gas Shielded Arc WeldingNot Recommended
Coated Metal Arc WeldingNot Recommended
Spot WeldNot Recommended
Seam WeldNot Recommended
Butt WeldNot Recommended
Capacity for Being Cold WorkedPoor
Capacity for Being Hot FormedPoor
Machinability Rating88
 

TYPICAL USES

  • Plumbing