C46200

C46200 is commonly referred to as a naval brass and issued typically in a wide range of marine and subsea Applications. This brass alloy offers superior strength and corrosion resistance and offers good property retention at cryogenic temperatures. With excellent hot formability and very good corrosion resistance.


CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Elements Min (%) Max (%)
Cu 62.00 65.00
Pb - 0.20
Sn 0.50 1.00
Fe - 0.10
Total Others - 0.40
Zn Remainder

Mechanical Properties According To ASTM B21 (As Per Temper HO2)
Range (inch) From To UTS Min (ksi) UTS Max (ksi) PS Min (ksi) Elongation Min (%) Hardness Min Hardness Max
Round (Dia) 0.059 0.500 58 - 27 22 - -
0.500 1.000 56 - 27 25 - -
1.000 2.000 54 - 26 25 - -
2.000 2.953 52 - 25 27 - -
Hex (A/F) 0.118 0.500 58 - 27 22 - -
0.500 1.000 56 - 27 25 - -
1.000 2.000 54 - 26 25 - -
2.000 2.756 52 - 25 27 - -
Square (A/F) 0.118 0.500 58 - 27 22 - -
0.500 1.000 56 - 27 25 - -
1.000 2.000 54 - 26 25 - -
2.000 2.362 52 - 25 27 - -
Rectangle Thickness 0.500 1.000 56 - 27 25 - -
Thickness 1.000 2.000 54 - 26 25 - -
Range (mm) From To UTS Min (MPa) UTS Max (MPa) PS Min (MPa) Elongation Min (%) Hardness Min Hardness Max
Round (Dia) 3 12 400 - 185 22 - -
12 25 385 - 185 25 - -
25 50 370 - 180 25 - -
50 75 360 - 170 27 - -
Hex (A/F) 12 25 385 - 185 25 - -
25 50 370 - 180 25 - -
50 65 360 - 170 27 - -
Square (A/F) 3 12 400 - 185 22 - -
12 25 385 - 185 25 - -
25 50 370 - 180 25 - -
50 60 360 - 170 27 - -
Rectangle Thickness 25 50 370 - 180 25 - -

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Melting Points - Liquidus 0F 1650
Melting Points - Solidus 0F 1630
Density lb/cu in. at 68 0F 0.304
Specific Gravity 8.41
Electrical Conductivity % IACS at 68 0F 26
Thermal conductivity Btu/ Sq ft / ft hr / 0F at 680F 67
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 -6 Per 0F (68-5720F) 11.8
Specific Heat capacity Btu/ lb /0F at 680F 0.09
Modulus of Elasticity in Tension ksi 15000
Modulus of Rigidity ksi 5600
FABRICATION PROPERTIES
Technique Suitability
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Fair
Hot Worked Excellent
Machinability Rating 30%
Forgeability Rating 90%
Silver Alloy Brazing Excellent
Soft Soldering Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding Good

TYPICAL USES
  • Fasteners
  • Industrial
  • Marine