C23400
DESCRIPTION
C23400 is a brass formulated for primary forming into wrought products. It has a moderately high base cost and a moderately high melting temperature relative to other wrought brasses.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
| Elements |
Min (%) |
Max (%) |
| Cu |
81.0 |
84.0 |
| Pb |
- |
0.05 |
| Fe |
- |
0.05 |
| Total Others |
- |
0.20 |
| Zn |
Remainder |
Mechanical Properties According To ASTM B134 (As Per Temper HO2)
| Range (mm) |
From |
To |
UTS Min (MPa) |
UTS Max (MPa) |
PS Min |
Elongation Min (%) |
Hardness Min |
Hardness Max |
| Round (Dia) |
1.5 |
6 |
540 |
620 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Hex (A/F) |
3 |
6 |
540 |
620 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Square (A/F) |
3 |
6 |
540 |
620 |
- |
- |
- |
|
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
| No Physical Properties for this alloy. |
| FABRICATION PROPERTIES |
| Technique |
Suitability |
| Soldering |
Excellent |
| Brazing |
Excellent |
| Oxyacetylene Welding |
Good |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding |
Good |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding |
Not Recommended |
| Spot Weld |
Fair |
| Seam Weld |
Not Recommended |
| Butt Weld |
Good |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked |
Excellent |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed |
Good |
| Machinability Rating |
30 |
TYPICAL USES
