Specifications

The following specifications cover Copper Alloys C37700 ASME SB283 ASTM B124 ASTM B283 SAE J461 SAE J463 UNS C37700

Property Results
Related Metals:

Forging Brass, C377 Chemistry Data : [top] Copper Iron Lead Remainder Each Remainder Total 58 - 61 0.3 max 1.5 - 2.5 Zn Cu + sum of naemd elements 99.

Principal Design Features

Brasses (Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloy), Forging Brass. Excellent forgeability, free-cutting.

Applications

Used for forgings requiring extensive machining, architectural hardware, fittings, mechanical components, specialty fasteners.

Machinability

The machinability rating of this alloy is 80. (Where Alloy 360 FC Brass is 100).

Welding

Soldering is rated as "excellent", brazing is rated as "good", oxyacetylene welding is "not recommended", gas shielded arc welding is "not recommended", coated metal arc welding is "not recommended", spot welding is "not recommended", seam welding is "not recommended", and butt welding is rated as "fair". The hot forgeability rating of this alloy is 100. (Forging Brass=100). The recommended hot working temperature for this alloy is between 1200 and 1500 F. This alloy's capacity for being hot formed is rated as "excellent". The capacity for cold working this alloy is rated as "poor". The annealing temperature for this alloy is between 800 and 1100 F.

Forging

Hot Working Cold Working Annealing

Physical Data : [top]

Density (lb / cu. in.) Electrical Resistivity (microhmcm (at 68 Deg F)) Melting Point (Deg F) Modulus of Elasticity Tension

0.305 38.4 1620 15000

Mechanical Data : [top] There is no Mechnical data available for this grade.

Properties C260 Cartridge Alloy Name Brass Melting Point F 1750 * Tensile Strength - Ultimate ksi 62 Tensile Strength - Yield ksi 52 Elongation -- 1 Thick Specimen % in 2in 25 Rockwell Hardness B Scale 70 Mach inability C360=100 30 C330 Low Lead Tube Brass 1720 54 --53 60 C360 Free Cutting Brass 1650 58 45 25 78 100

FREE CUTTING BRASS RODS AS PER IS 319/89 Near Equivalent Specification BS 2874/86 CZ121 Pb3 (Grade I) Near Equivalent Specification BS 2874/86 CZ124 (Grade 2-3). Manufacture as per Any International Specifications and Client Specifications.
CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS

Chemical Requirements Copper Lead Iron Total Imo Excl. Iron Zinc

Grade 1 56.0 to 59.0% 2.0-3.5% 0.35% Max 0.7% Max. Remainder

Grade 2 60-0 to 63.0% 2.5 to 3.7% 0.35% Max Remainder Remainder

Grade 3 60-0 to 63.0% 0-5to 1.5% 0.20 max. Remainder Remainder

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Grade 1 Size Tensile Elongation on 5.65 strength A MPa Min 345 315 285 405 395 355 325 550 490 12 17 22 4 6 12 17 4

Grade 2 TS E% TS

Grade 3 E%

Condition mm 6-25 Annealed (0) Over 25-50 50 6-12 Half Hard (HB) Over 12-25 25-50 50 Hard (HD) 6-12 12-25

Mpa 355 305 275 395 385 345 315 550 485

Min. 15 20 25 7 10 15 20 4

MPa 315 285 255 355 345 305 285 460 400

Min. 22 27 32 8 12 22 27 4

PHOSPHOROUS BRONZE BS 2874. Manufacture as per Any International Specifications and Client Specifications.

CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS

PB 102 (CuSn5) Copper Tin Lead Iron Phosphorous Nickel Zinc Total Impurities Remainder 4.0-5.50% 0.2 Max 0.10 Max 0.2-0.4 0.30 Max 0.30 Max 0.50 Max

PB 104 (CuSn8) Remainder 7.5-9.0% 0.5 Max 0.10 Max 0.2-0.4 0.30 Max 0.30 Max 0.30 Max

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

CONDITION 'M' Size VTS 460 min 380 min 350 min 320 min 280 min 260 min 500 min 450 min PS 410 min 380 min 320 min 250 min 200 min 120 min 360 min 300 min %EL 12% min 16% min 18% min 20% min 22% min 25% min 18% min 20% min 25-40 mm 40-60 mm 60-80 mm 80-100 mm 100-120 mm 120mm & above

PB 102 (CuSn5)

PB 104 (CuSn8)

25-40 mm 40-80 mm

USES : Application in areas of High friction, High Corrosion, Valves.

NICKEL SILVER WIRE Near Equivalent Specification BS 2874/86 NS101.

Manufacture as per Any International Specifications and Client Specifications.

CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS

Copper Iron Lead Nickel Manganese Total Imp. Zinc

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

44.0 to 47.0 % 0.4 Max 1.0 to 2.5% 9.0 to 11.0% 1.0 to 2.5% 0.30% Max Remainder

Tensile Strength Elongation on 5.65 A

USES

47 kgs/mm Min 8% Min Tele-communications, Architecture and ornamental Application, Keys, Locks, and Small Machined Components where Corrosion resistance and decoration are desired.