C23400
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 | 81.00 | 84.00 |
| 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 (MPa) | Elongation Min (%) | Hardness Min (HRB) | Hardness Max (HRB) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Welded Wire
- Filer Metal