LEADED BRASS
C35350
DESCRIPTION
C35350 leaded brass has a copper content of not less than 61%
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
| Elements | Min (%) | Max (%) |
| Cu | 61.00 | 63.00 |
| Pb | 2.00 | 4.50 |
| Fe | - | 0.40 |
| P | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Ni | 0.05 | 0.30 |
| Total Others | - | 0.50 |
| Zn | Remainder | |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES ACCORDING TO ASTM B453 (AS PER TEMPER HO2)
| Range (Inch) | From | To | UTS Min (ksi) | UTS Max (ksi) | PS Min (ksi) | PS Max (ksi) | Elongation Min (%) | Hardness Min | Hardness Max (HV) |
| Round (Dia) | 0.059 | 2.953 | 50 | 69 | 39 | 64 | 25 | - | 140 |
| Hex (A/F) | 0.118 | 2.756 | 50 | 69 | 39 | 64 | 25 | - | 140 |
| Square (A/F) | 0.118 | 2.362 | 50 | 69 | 39 | 64 | 25 | - | 140 |
| Range (mm) | From | To | UTS Min (MPa) | UTS Max (MPa) | PS Min (MPa) | PS Max (MPa) | Elongation Min (%) | Hardness Min | Hardness Max (HV) |
| Round (Dia) | 1.5 | 75 | 345 | 475 | 269 | 440 | 25 | - | 140 |
| Hex (A/F) | 3 | 70 | 345 | 475 | 269 | 440 | 25 | - | 140 |
| Square (A/F) | 3 | 60 | 345 | 475 | 269 | 440 | 25 | - | 140 |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1654 |
| Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1578 |
| Density lb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.301 |
| Specific Gravity | 8.4 |
| Electrical Conductivity % IACS at 68°F | 23 |
| Thermal Conductivity Btu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 61.3 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210⁻⁶ per °F (68 – 572°F) | 12.2 |
| Specific Heat Capacity Btu/ lb /°F at 68°F | 0.09 |
| Modulus of Elasticity in Tension ksi | 17600 |
| Modulus of Rigidity ksi | 4560 |
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.26 |
| FABRICATION PROPERTIES | |
| Technique | Suitability |
| Soldering | Good |
| 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 | Not Recommended |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Poor |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Poor |
| Machinability Rating | 88 |
TYPICAL USES
- Plumbing
