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Physical Properties:

Composition (Percent)

Copper 70, Zinc 30

Nearest Applicable ASTM Specifications

B135, B587

Melting Point (Liquidus)

1750 F

Density

.207 lb / cu in. @ 68 F

Specific Gravity

8.53

Cold Working Capacity

Excellent

Hot Forming Capacity

Fair

Hot Forgeability Rating

n/a (Forging Brass = 100)

Hot Working Temperature

1350 - 1550 F  or  725 - 850 C

Annealing Temperature

800 - 1400 F or 425 - 750 C

Machinability Rating

n/a (Free Cutting Brass = 100)

Mechanical Properties for 1.00 OD x .065 Wall Tubing:

Temper

Tensile Strength

Yeild Strength*

Elongation in 2 in.

Rockwell Hardness (F)

Rockwell Hardness (B)

Rockwell Hardness (30T)

Shear Strength

.050 mm

47.0 ksi

15.0 ksi

65 %

64

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26

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.025 mm

52.0 ksi

20.0 ksi

55 %

75

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40

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Hard Drawn

78.0 ksi

64.0 ksi

8 ksi

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82

73

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* (.5% Ext. under Load)

Drawn - General Purpose (H58)Temper is used for general purpose tube only, usually where there is no real requirement for high strength or hardness on the one hand or for bending qualities on the other.

Hard Drawn (H80)Temper is used only where there is need for a tube as hard or as strong as is commercially feasible for the size in question.

Light Drawn - Bending (H55)Temper is used only where a tube of some stiffness, but yet capable of readily being bent (or otherwise moderately cold worked) is needed.

Typical Uses: grill work, radiator and heater cored and tanks, flashlight shells, lamp fixtures, reflectors, screw shells, socket shells, pump and power cylinders and liners, ammunition components, plumbing accessories, plumbing brass good, pins, rivets, screws, springs.

The values listed above represent reasonable approximations suitable for general engineering use. They should not be used for specification purposed. See applicable A.S.T.M specification references.

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