Copper Alloy Data

C35300

C35300
Tradename: High Leaded Brass, 62%
Designation:
Active? True
Inactive Date:
US EPA Registered Antimicrobial? False
Chemical Composition

Element
(1,2)
Cu Pb Zn Fe(3)
Min (%) 60.0 1.5

Max (%) 63.0 2.5 Rem 0.15

(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min. (2) Cu, 61.0% min. for rod. (3) For flat products, the iron shall be 0.10% max.

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Mechanical Properties*

Tensile Strength YS-0.5% Ext Elongation Rockwell F Rockwell 30T Shear Strength Section Size
Form Temper Temper Code (ksi) (ksi) (%) Rockwell B scale scale scale (ksi) (in)
1/2 Hard H02 61 Typ 50 Typ 20 Typ 70 Typ 65 Typ 40 Typ 0.04

1/4 Hard H01 54 Typ 40 Typ 38 Typ 55 Typ 54 Typ 36 Typ 0.04

Flat Extra Hard H06 85 Typ 62 Typ 5 Typ 87 Typ 74 Typ 45 Typ 0.04
Products
Hard H04 74 Typ 60 Typ 7 Typ 80 Typ 69 Typ 43 Typ 0.04

Nominal Grain Size

OS035 49 Typ 17 Typ 52 Typ 68 Typ 31 Typ 34 Typ 0.04
0.035 mm

H02 58 Typ 45 Typ 25 Typ 75 Typ 1.375

57 Min for Standard

H02 25 Min for Standard 7 Min for Standard <0.50
1/2 Hard 80 Max for Standard

55 Min for Standard

H02 25 Min for Standard 10 Min for Standard .75
70 Max for Standard

50 Min for Standard

H01 20 Min for Standard 15 Min for Standard .75
62 Max for Standard
Rod
42 Min for Standard
1/4 Hard H01 15 Min for Standard 20 Min for Standard 1.375
62 Max for Standard

52 Min for Standard

H01 25 Min for Standard 10 Min for Standard <0.50
65 Max for Standard

O60 40 Min for Standard 15 Min for Standard 30 Min for Standard 1.375

Soft Anneal O60 44 Min for Standard 15 Min for Standard 25 Min for Standard .75

O60 46 Min for Standard 16 Min for Standard 20 Min for Standard <0.50

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

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Physical Properties

Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1670

Melting Point - Solidus°F 1630

Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.306

Specific Gravity 8.47

Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 26

Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 67

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210⁻⁶ per °F (68 – 572°F) 11.3

Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 15000

Modulus of Rigidityksi 5600

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Fabrication Properties

Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent

Brazing Good

Oxyacetylene Welding Not Recommended

Gas Shielded Arc Welding Not Recommended

Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended

Spot Weld Not Recommended

Seam Weld Not Recommended

Butt Weld Fair

Capacity for Being Cold Worked Fair

Capacity for Being Hot Formed Poor

Machinability Rating 90

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Common Fabrication Processes
Blanking
Machining
Piercing and Punching
Roll Threading and Knurling
Stamping

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Thermal Properties

Treatment Minimum* Maximum*

Annealing 800 1100

*Measured in Fahrenheit

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 Typical uses

Product Category Product Reason Category Reason

Drawer Handles

Drawer Pulls Appearance Appearance

Drawer Pulls Forming Characteristics Bendability

Drawer Pulls Machining Characteristics Machinability

Builders Hardware Hinges Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Hinges Forming Characteristics Formability

Hinges Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability

Hinges Mechanical Properties Ductility

Hinges Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Bicycle Spoke Nipples Machining Characteristics Machinability

Bicycle Spoke Nipples Mechanical Properties Ductility - Cold Workable

Bicycle Spoke Nipples Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Bicycle Spoke Nipples Plating Characteristics Plateable

Clock and Watch Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Clock and Watch Parts Forming Characteristics Formability

Clock and Watch Parts Machining Characteristics Excellent Machining Characteristics

Consumer Clock and Watch Parts Mechanical Properties Ductility

Clock and Watch Parts Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Clock Plates and Nuts Forming Characteristics Formability

Clock Plates and Nuts Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability

Clock Plates and Nuts Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Key Blanks Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Key Blanks Machining Characteristics Machinability

Key Blanks Mechanical Properties Strength

Nuts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Nuts Forming Characteristics Formability

Nuts Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability

Nuts Mechanical Properties Ductility

Nuts Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Rivets Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Rivets Forming Characteristics Cold Workability

Fasteners Rivets Forming Characteristics Formability

Rivets Mechanical Properties Ductility

Rivets Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Screws Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Screws Forming Characteristics Formability

Screws Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability

Screws Mechanical Properties Ductility

Screws Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

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 Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Adapters Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Adapters Forming Characteristics Formability

Adapters Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability

Adapters Mechanical Properties Ductility

Adapters Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Automatic Screw Machine Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Automatic Screw Machine Parts Forming Characteristics Formability

Automatic Screw Machine Parts Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability

Automatic Screw Machine Parts Mechanical Properties Ductility

Automatic Screw Machine Parts Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Bearing Cages Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Bearing Cages Forming Characteristics Cold Workability

Bearing Cages Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability

Bearing Cages Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Channel Plate Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Channel Plate Forming Characteristics Cold Workability

Channel Plate Forming Characteristics Formability

Channel Plate Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability

Channel Plate Mechanical Properties Ductility

Channel Plate Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Couplings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Couplings Forming Characteristics Formability

Couplings Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability

Couplings Mechanical Properties Ductility

Couplings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Flare Fittings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Flare Fittings Forming Characteristics Formability

Flare Fittings Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability

Flare Fittings Mechanical Properties Ductility

Flare Fittings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Industrial
Gears Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Gears Forming Characteristics Cold Workability

Gears Forming Characteristics Formability

Gears Mechanical Properties Ductility

Gears Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Instrument Backs Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Instrument Backs Forming Characteristics Formability

Instrument Backs Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability

Instrument Backs Mechanical Properties Ductility

Instrument Backs Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Pinions Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Pinions Forming Characteristics Forming Characteristics

Pinions Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability

Pinions Mechanical Properties Ductility

Pinions Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Ratchets Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Ratchets Forming Characteristics Formability

Ratchets Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability

Ratchets Mechanical Properties Ductility

Ratchets Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Valve Stems Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Valve Stems Forming Characteristics Formability

Valve Stems Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability

Valve Stems Mechanical Properties Ductility

Valve Stems Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Wheels Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Wheels Forming Characteristics Cold Workability

Wheels Forming Characteristics Formability

Wheels Mechanical Properties Ductility

Wheels Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

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 Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Engravers Plate Appearance Appearance

Engravers Plate Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Engravers Plate Forming Characteristics Formability

Other
Engravers Plate Machining Characteristics Excellent Machinability

Engravers Plate Mechanical Properties Ductility

Engravers Plate Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Faucet Seats Appearance Appearance

Faucet Seats Forming Characteristics Formability

Faucet Seats Machining Characteristics Machinability

Faucet Stems Appearance Appearance

Faucet Stems Forming Characteristics Formability

Faucet Stems Machining Characteristics Machinability

Pipe Fittings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Pipe Fittings Forming Characteristics Roll Threading

Plumbing Pipe Fittings Machining Characteristics Machinability

Plumbers' Brass Goods Forming Characteristics Flaring

Plumbers' Brass Goods Machining Characteristics Machinability

Plumbers' Brass Goods Mechanical Properties Better Ductility than C36000

Plumbers Fittings Appearance Appearance

Plumbers Fittings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Plumbers Fittings Forming Characteristics Roll Threading

Plumbers Fittings Machining Characteristics Machibability

Plumbers Fittings Machining Characteristics Machinability - Best of Lead Brasses

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Applicable Specifications

Form System Standard Description

Bar ASTM B121/B121M LEADED BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR

Plate ASTM B121/B121M LEADED BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR

Rod, Bar & Shapes ASTM B453/B453M COPPER-ZINC-LEAD ALLOY (LEADED-BRASS) ROD

Sheet ASTM B121/B121M LEADED BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR

Strip ASTM B121/B121M LEADED BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR

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Corrosion Properties
No information available.

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