C28500

C28500 is a lead-free material which is however quite suitable for machining Due to its structural constitution. C28500 can be therefore used as a cost-effective Replacement for conventional lead-containing machining brass provided that it must not meet high requirements as regards mechanical properties and corrosion Resistance.


CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Elements Min (%) Max (%)
Cu 57 59
Pb - 0.25
Fe - 0.35
Total Others - 0.90
Zn Remainder

Mechanical Properties According To ASTM B927 (As Per Temper HO2)
Range (inch) From To UTS Min (ksi) UTS Max (ksi) PS Min (ksi) Elongation Min (%) Hardness Min (HRB) Hardness Max (HRB)
Round (Dia) 0.059 0.500 69 - 43 8 - -
0.500 1.000 65 - 36 12 - -
1.000 2.953 59 - 26 16 - -
Hex (A/F) 0.118 0.500 69 - 43 8 - -
0.500 1.000 65 - 36 12 - -
1.000 2.756 59 - 26 16 - -
Square (A/F) 0.118 0.500 69 - 43 8 - -
0.500 1.000 65 - 36 12 - -
1.000 2.362 59 - 26 16 - -
Rectangle Thickness 0.118 0.500 69 - 43 8 - -
Thickness 0.500 1.000 65 - 36 12 - -
Thickness 1.000 1.969 59 - 26 16 - -
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 12 480 - 300 8 - -
12 25 450 - 250 12 - -
25 75 410 - 180 18 - -
Hex (A/F) 3 12 480 - 300 8 - -
12 25 450 - 250 12 - -
25 70 410 - 180 18 - -
Square (A/F) 3 12 480 - 300 8 - -
12 25 450 - 250 12 - -
25 50 410 - 180 18 - -
Rectangle Thickness 3 12 480 - 300 8 - -
Thickness 12 25 450 - 250 12 - -
Thickness 25 50 410 - 180 18 - -

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Melting Point - Liquidus °F 1650
Melting Point - Solidus °F 1630
Density lb/cu in at 68°F 0.303
Specific Gravity 8.39
Electrical Conductivity %IACS at 68°F 29
Thermal Conductivity BTU/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 58
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-21210⁻⁶ per °F (68 – 212°F) 11
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-572 10⁻⁶ per °F (68 – 572°F) 121
Specific Heat BTU/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.09
Modulus of Elasticity in Tension ksi 12300
FABRICATION PROPERTIES
Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding Good
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Fair
Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended
Spot Weld Good
Butt Weld Good
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Fair
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Excellent
Forgeability Rating 100
Machinability Rating 60

TYPICAL USES
  • Fasteners
  • Industrial