Hot forging and pressing, hot forming and
bending, machining.
Mechanical Properties
Typical for 1" dia. rod as
extruded
Hardness*
Rockwell B Scales
65
Tensile Strength**
KSI
60
Yield Strength (.2% Offset)**
KSI
20
Elongation**
% in 2 inch
30
**Test values are nominal approximations and depend on specimen
size and orientation.
Physical Properties
Thermal Conductivity
BTU/ (sq ft-ft-hr-F)
71
Specific Heat
BTU/lb/ºF @ 68F
.09
Thermal Expansion
Per °F from 68 F to 572 F
.0000209
Density
lb/cu in @ 68 F
.306
Electrical Conductivity* (Annealed)
% IACS @ 68 F
28
Modulus of Elasticity
KSI
5,300
*Volume basis
Fabrication Properties
Capacity for being cold worked
Poor
Capacity for being hot formed
Excellent
Hot forgeability rating
(forging brass =100)
-
Hot working temperature
1150-1350 F (625-725
C)
Annealing temperature
800-1100 F (425-600 C)
Machinability rating (Free Cutting
Brass=100)
90
Suitability for being joined by:
Soldering/Excellent
Brazing/Good
Oxyacetylene Welding/Not
Recommended
Gas Shielded Arc Welding/Not
Recommended
Coated Metal Arc Welding/Not
Recommended
Resistance Welding
Spot/Not Recommended
Seam/Not Recommended
Butt/Fair
The values listed above represent reasonable
approximations suitable for general engineering use. Due to commercial
variations in composition and to manufacturing limitations, they should not
be used for specification purposes. See applicable A.S.T.M. specification
references.
