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RED BRASS C83600 (115)

Chemical Composition % by weight

Element
Nominal
Minimum
Maximum
Aluminum
-
-
.005
Antimony
-
-
.25
Copper
85
84.0
86.0
Iron
-
-
.30
Lead
5
4.0
6.0
Nickel
-
-
1.0
Phosphorous
-
-
.05
Silicon
-
-
.005
Sulfur
-
-
.08
Tin
5
4.0
6.0
Zinc
5
4.0
6.0

 Mechanical Properties

Test Bar Values as Sand Cast

Property
Minimum
Typical
Tensile Strength
ksi
30.0
37.0
Yield Strength
ksi (0.5% Extension Under Load)
14.0
17.0
Elongation
% in 2 inches
20.0
30.0
Hardness
Brinell (500 kg Load)
-
60.0

Fabrication Practices

Suitability for Red Brass being joined by:
Soldering
Excellent
Brazing
Good
Oxyacetylene Welding
Not Recommended
Carbon Arc Welding
Not recommended
Gas Shielded Arc Welding
Not Recommended
Coated Metal Arc Welding
Fair
Machinability Rating (Free Cutting Brass=100)
84
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