Copper Alloy Data

C85700

C85700
Tradename: Leaded Yellow Brass
Designation:
Active? True
Inactive Date:
US EPA Registered Antimicrobial? False
Chemical Composition

Element

Cu Pb Sn Zn Fe Ni Al Si
Min (%) 58.0 0.8 0.50 32.0

Max (%) 64.0 1.5 1.5 40.0 0.7 1.0 0.8 0.05

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Mechanical Properties*

Tensile Strength YS-0.5% Ext Elongation

Form Temper Temper Code (ksi) (ksi) (%) Brinell Hardness, 500 kg load
As Centrifugal Cast As Centrifugal Cast M02 40 Min for Standard 14 Min for Standard 15 Min for Standard

40 Min for Standard 14 Min for Standard 15 Min for Standard

As Sand Cast As Sand Cast M01 75 Typ
50 Typ 18 Typ 40 Typ

* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).

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Physical Properties

Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1725

Melting Point - Solidus°F 1675

Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.304

Specific Gravity 8.41

Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 22

Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 48.5

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210⁻⁶ per °F (68 – 572°F) 12

Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.09

Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 14000

Magnetic Permeability 1

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Casting Characteristics

Casting Attribute Level

Casting Yield Medium

Drossing High

Effect of Section Size Low

Fluidity Medium

Gassing Low

Patternmakers Shrinkageinches per inch 3/16

Shrinkage in Solidification Medium

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Fabrication Properties

Technique Suitability
Soldering Good

Brazing Fair

Oxyacetylene Welding Not Recommended

Gas Shielded Arc Welding Not Recommended

Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended

Machinability Rating 80

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Common Fabrication Processes
Casting

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Thermal Properties

Treatment Value* Time**

Stress Relief 500

Solution Treatment 0
* **
Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. Time is measured in minutes.

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Typical uses

Product Category Product Reason Category Reason

Door Hardware for Prisons Appearance Pleasing Yellow Color

Door Hardware for Prisons Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Door Hardware for Prisons Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Door Hardware for Prisons Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Ornamental Hardware Appearance Pleasing Yellow Color

Ornamental Hardware Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Builders Hardware Ornamental Hardware Machining Properties Polishing Characteristics

Ornamental Hardware Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Window Hardware Appearance Pleasing Yellow Color

Window Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Window Hardware Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Window Hardware Machining Properties Polishing Characteristics

Window Hardware Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Musical Instruments Appearance Pleasing Yellow Color

Musical Instruments Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Musical Instruments Damping Characteristics Resonant Frequency, Damping Capacity

Consumer
Musical Instruments Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Musical Instruments Machining Properties Polishing Characteristics

Musical Instruments Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Mechanical Components where Looks are Important Appearance Pleasing Yellow Color

Mechanical Components where Looks are Important Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Industrial
Mechanical Components where Looks are Important Machining Properties Polishing Characteristics

Mechanical Components where Looks are Important Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

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 Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Marine Hardware Appearance Appearance

Marine Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Marine Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water

Marine Hardware Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Marine Hardware Machining Properties Polishing Characteristics

Marine Marine Hardware Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Ship Trim Appearance Pleasing Yellow Color

Ship Trim Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Ship Trim Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Ship Trim Machining Properties Polishing Characteristics

Ship Trim Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Fittings Appearance Pleasing Yellow Color

Fittings Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Fittings Machining Properties Polishing Characteristics

Fittings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Plumbing
Flanges Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Flanges Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water

Flanges Machining Properties Machinability, Good

Flanges Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

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Applicable Specifications

Form Sub-Form System Standard Description

As Centrifugal Cast Castings ASTM B271/B271M COPPER BASE ALLOY CENTRIFUGAL CASTINGS

As Continuous Cast Castings ASTM B505/B505M COPPER BASE ALLOY CONTINUOUS CASTINGS

As Die Cast Castings ASTM B176 BRASS DIE CASTINGS

Castings ASTM B584 COPPER ALLOY SAND CASTINGS FOR GENERAL APPLICATIONS
As Sand Cast
Castings ASTM B763/B763M COPPER ALLOY SAND CASTINGS FOR VALVE APPLICATIONS

Ingot
ASTM B30 COPPER BASE ALLOYS IN INGOT FORM

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Corrosion Properties
No information available.

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