Chemical Composition Elements Cu(1) Pb Zn Fe(2) (1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.6% min.
(2) For flat products, the iron shall be 0.10% max.
Min (%) 62.0 0.8 Max (%) 65.0 1.5 Rem 0.15
Mechanical Properties * Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)YS-0.5% Ext
(ksi)Elongation
(%)Rockwell B scale Rockwell F scale Rockwell 30T scale Shear Strength
(ksi)Torsion Modulus
(ksi)Ultimate Tensile Strength in Shear
(ksi)Section Size
(in)Cold Work
(%)* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). Flat Products 1/2 Hard H02 61 Typ
50 Typ
21 Typ
70 Typ
65 Typ
40 Typ
0.04 1/4 Hard H01 54 Typ
40 Typ
41 Typ
55 Typ
54 Typ
36 Typ
0.04 Extra Hard H06 85 Typ
62 Typ
5 Typ
45 Typ
0.04 Hard H04 74 Typ
60 Typ
7 Typ
80 Typ
69 Typ
43 Typ
0.04 Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm OS025 51 Typ
19 Typ
53 Typ
72 Typ
36 Typ
0.04 Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm OS035 49 Typ
17 Typ
54 Typ
68 Typ
31 Typ
34 Typ
0.04 Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 47 Typ
15 Typ
60 Typ
64 Typ
26 Typ
0.04 Flat Products & Wire 1/4 Hard H01 54 Typ
40 Typ
41 Typ
36 Typ
0.04 1/4 Hard H01 70 Typ
13 Typ
42 Typ
0.08 Flat Products, Rod & Bar 1/2 Hard H02 63 Typ
48 Typ
30 Typ
40 Typ
1 1/2 Hard H02 88 Typ
7 Typ
46 Typ
0.08 1/2 Hard H02 61 Typ
50 Typ
21 Typ
40 Typ
0.04 Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm OS025 50 Typ
20 Typ
60 Typ
34 Typ
1 Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm OS025 51 Typ
19 Typ
53 Typ
34 Typ
0.04 Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm OS025 50 Typ
50 Typ
34 Typ
0.08 Rod 1/2 Hard H02 50 Min for Standard
20 Min for Standard
15 Min for Standard
1.375 1/2 Hard H02 57 Min for Standard
7 Min for Standard
<0.50 1/2 Hard H02 55 Min for Standard
10 Min for Standard
0.75 1/4 Hard H01 50 Min for Standard
15 Min for Standard
0.75 1/4 Hard H01 52 Min for Standard
10 Min for Standard
<0.50 1/4 Hard H01 42 Min for Standard
20 Min for Standard
60 Typ
36 Typ
1.375 10 Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm OS025 50 Typ
19 Typ
60 Typ
70 Typ
34 Typ
5.7 Typ 1 Soft Anneal O60 46 Min for Standard
20 Min for Standard
<0.50 Soft Anneal O60 40 Min for Standard
30 Min for Standard
1.375 Soft Anneal O60 44 Min for Standard
25 Min for Standard
0.75 Wire 1/2 Hard H02 88 Typ
15 Typ
46 Typ
0.08 1/8 Hard H00 58 Typ
45 Typ
38 Typ
0.08 Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm OS025 50 Typ
60 Typ
34 Typ
0.08
Physical Properties Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1700 Melting Point - Solidus°F 1630 Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.306 Specific Gravity 8.47 Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 26 Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 67 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) 11.3 Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.09 Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 15000 Modulus of Rigidityksi 5600
Fabrication Properties Technique Suitability Soldering Excellent 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 Fair Capacity for Being Cold Worked Good Capacity for Being Hot Formed Poor Machinability Rating 70
Thermal Properties Treatment Minimum* Maximum* * Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. Annealing 800 1200
Typical uses Product Category Product Reason Category Reason Automotive Valve Stems for Tires Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance Valve Stems for Tires Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to the Atmosphere Valve Stems for Tires Machining Characteristics Machinability Valve Stems for Tires Mechanical Properties Ductility Valve Stems for Tires Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength Builders Hardware Butts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance Butts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water Butts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water Butts Machining Characteristics Machinability Butts Mechanical Properties Ductility Butts Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength Consumer Engravings Appearance Appearance Engravings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance Engravings Machining Characteristics Machinability Engravings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength Electrical Threaded Connectors Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity Threaded Connectors Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity Threaded Connectors Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance Threaded Connectors Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water Threaded Connectors Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water Threaded Connectors Forming Characteristics Formability Threaded Connectors Machining Characteristics Machinability Threaded Connectors Mechanical Properties Ductility Threaded Connectors Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength Fasteners Nuts Appearance Appearance Nuts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance Nuts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water Nuts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water Nuts Machining Characteristics Machinability Rivets Appearance Appearance Rivets Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance Rivets Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water Rivets Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water Rivets Machining Characteristics Machinability Screws Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance Screws Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water Screws Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water Screws Machining Characteristics Machinability Industrial Couplings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance Couplings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water Couplings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water Couplings Machining Characteristics Machinability Couplings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength Dials Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance Dials Machining Characteristics Machinability Dials Mechanical Properties Ductility Dials Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength Flare Fittings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance Flare Fittings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water Flare Fittings Machining Characteristics Machinability Flare Fittings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength Gears Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance Gears Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water Gears Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water Gears Machining Characteristics Machinability Gears Mechanical Properties Ductility Gears Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength Instrument Plates Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance Instrument Plates Machining Characteristics Machinability Instrument Plates Mechanical Properties Ductility Instrument Plates Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength Nuts, Screws Rivets Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity Nuts, Screws Rivets Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity Nuts, Screws Rivets Softening Resistance Resistance to Softening Screw Machine Products Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance Screw Machine Products Machining Characteristics Machinability Screw Machine Products Mechanical Properties Ductility Screw Machine Products Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength Ordnance Drawn Shells Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance Drawn Shells Machining Characteristics Machinability Drawn Shells Mechanical Properties Ductility Drawn Shells Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength Plumbing Plumbers' Brass Goods Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance Plumbers' Brass Goods Forming Characteristics Formability Plumbers' Brass Goods Mechanical Properties Ductility - Cold Workable Plumbers' Brass Goods Solderability Solderability Plumbing Fittings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance Plumbing Fittings Forming Characteristics Formability Plumbing Fittings Mechanical Properties Ductility - Cold Workable Plumbing Fittings Solderability Solderability
Applicable Specifications Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description Bar ASTM B121/B121M LEADED BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR Plate ASTM B121/B121M LEADED BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR Rod, Bar & Shapes ASTM B453/B453M COPPER-ZINC-LEAD ALLOY (LEADED-BRASS) ROD Sheet ASTM B121/B121M LEADED BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR Strip ASTM B121/B121M LEADED BRASS PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
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