Alloy 380 Section Brass is a copper- Typical Chemical Composition
zinc-lead alloy with a small addition of Copper (Cu) 57 – 59% aluminium, having a duplex phase Lead (Pb) 1.6 – 3.0% structure with a fine dispersion of lead Aluminium (Al) 0.05% particles. It has good machinability Zinc (Zn) Remainder but limited cold forming properties and is generally supplied as extruded. Related specifications: AS 1567 380 Typical Applications: ASTM B455 / UNS C 38010 Components produced on automatic BS 2874 CZ 122 lathes such as bolts, nuts, screws, pins, EN CW618N CuZn40Pb2Al bearings, bushings, plus other hardware items including hinges, lock bodies etc, also various architectural and electrical Fabrication Properties: components and parts. Hot working: Fair Cold working: Limited Thread rolling: Not recommended Machinability Rating: 80% Hot working range: 650°C – 750°C Casting range: 1000°C – 1050°C Joining Methods: Melting range: 875°C – 890°C Soldering: Good Brazing: Fair/Good Heat Treatment: Welding: oxy-acetylene: Fair Annealing: 425°C – 600°C Welding: gas shielded arc: Fair Stress relieving: 250°C – 300°C Welding: other: Not recommended