The following table shows the chemical composition of UNS C46400 brass-copper alloys.
Element | Content (%) |
---|---|
Cu | 60 |
Sn | 0.75 |
Zn | 39.25 |
The physical properties of UNS C46400 brass-copper alloys are outlined in the following table.
Properties | Metric | Imperial |
---|---|---|
Density | 8.41 g/cc | 0.304 lb/in³ |
Melting point | 888°C | 1630°F |
The mechanical properties UNS C46400 brass-copper alloys are tabulated below.
Properties | Metric | Imperial |
---|---|---|
Tensile strength | 379-607 MPa | 55000-88000 psi |
Yield strength (depending on temper) | 172-455 MPa | 24900-66000 psi |
Elongation at break (in 431.8 mm) | 50% | 50% |
Elastic modulus | 117 GPa | 17000 ksi |
Poisson’s ratio | 0.34 | 0.34 |
Machinability (UNS C36000 (free-cutting brass) = 100) | 30 | 30 |
Shear modulus | 39.0 GPa | 5660 ksi |
The thermal properties UNS C46400 brass-copper alloys are tabulated below.
Properties | Metric | Imperial |
---|---|---|
Thermal expansion co-efficient (@ 20-300°C/68-572°F) | 21.2 µm/m°C | 11.8 µin/in°F |
Thermal conductivity (@20°C/68°F) | 116 W/mK | 805 BTU in/hr.ft².°F |